Lunch at Masseria Pasta Making Experience
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Brindisi, Italy
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Every region of Italy has its own distinctive style of pasta. Make like a local and learn how to craft “orrechiette”—Apulia’s signature pasta that’s shaped like little ears—on this interactive course at a “masseria”, a fortified farmhouse that’s typical of the region. Enjoy a tasting of bread, olive oil, burrata, and cured meat, feast on your “orrechiette” with tomato sauce, and finish with an authentic sweet almond cookie.
- Learn about wheat production as you tour the working farm
- Bring home the art of crafting handmade pasta from your vacation
- Discover a wealth of Apulian flavors—including local wines
- Get to know your chef and fellow travelers over a sit-down lunch
Sample Menu
Starter
Tasting
Tasting of extra virgin olive oil, focaccia from Bari, burrata and capocollo from Martina Franca
Main
orecchiette with tomato sauce
What's Included
- Tables for making pasta
- LunchFull brunch with two courses
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic BeveragesApulian wines
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Masseria Casina VitaleStrada, M.ca, 72013 Ceglie Messapica BR, Italy
Along the provincial road Ceglie M.ca-Ostuni, 3 kilometers from Ceglie Messapica.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.10:30 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had a great experience as a family learning to make the local Orecchiette pasta, where we were joined by other guests from the UK and Mexico. Aunty “Zia” Maria was extremely patient with us all, as we attempted to perfect the art of pasta making to her high standards. After making the pasta, Zia Maria turned it into a delicious tomato and garlic pasta dish. So simple, and yet so tasty!
Even our adult son who was not happy to do this experience at the start was blown away by the experience.
We would strongly recommend this experience.
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We had a great deal of fun making the pasta. Although it was a big group it worked really well and the team running it used their knowledge and experience well. We learnt a great deal about how to make pasta and also how not to make pasta!
The setting was really lovely, the food was fun to make and good to eat. Highly recommended
It was an amazing experience. We started by mixing 2 ingredients to make the dough for pasta. The process to get the dough perfect was difficult for me but with the assistance of the class leaders I got it done. The next step we witnessed how to make Pomodoro sauce. The final step was to make the Orecchiettes.
It was time to sit and eat and boy did we eat. The foods served were all local. We sampled local olive oil drenched on casa bread, tomato focaccia bread, buffalo cheese, Capicola, wine and finally the orecchiettes with the pomodoro sauce.
Everything was delicious and the conversations were great. We met people from Germany, Greece and Holland.
At the end we spoke with a farm house family member Francisco and got a small tour of the hotel area. This was an amazing experience with beautiful surroundings.
A wonderful and memorable experience. We left feeling full and happy, learning how to prepare a local meal
Brilliant.
Lovely setting and we had fun.
Would highly recommend.
Thank you for making memories that will last a lifetime.
Absolutely would recommend ! We had the best time, the kids loved it, we loved it. Truly a must for your Italy vacation 🤍
We had a great time making pasta, the kick was lovely and plentiful. Really good value for money and lovely experience!
The whole experience was amazing! Our teacher was so focused on making sure we were doing things correctly - exactly the kind of passion you want from a teacher! The whole setting was beautiful, the food was amazing and the burrata was the freshest I’ve ever had! One of the highlights of our trip to Puglia!
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)
The setting was lovely, and it was great to visit a traditional masseria and learn a little about Apulian food. The lunch afterwards was delicious, with plenty of local produce to enjoy.
However, the pasta-making experience wasn’t quite what we expected. With around 50 people, the group was simply too large, making it feel impersonal with lots of waiting around. The class also felt quite formal and strict. Rather than letting people learn by making mistakes, the instructors often stepped in to reshape or remake your pasta. A more relaxed, fun atmosphere would have made a big difference, especially with children taking part.
It was also extremely hot. The class was held outside in the midday sun with no fans, so everyone was melting for much of the experience.
The biggest concern was hygiene. We weren’t asked to wash our hands before handling the dough, and everyone’s pasta was mixed together into one large pot rather than eating what we’d made ourselves. With so many people, including young children, this didn’t feel particularly comfortable.
Overall, it’s a nice cultural experience in a beautiful location, but smaller groups, a more relaxed approach, better hygiene and some cooling fans would make it far more enjoyable.
Great experience! Our Nonna took us through the steps of how to make pasta dough and then we made orecchiette pasta. She then taught us how to make the Succo (sauce). Next, we all sat down to locally made focaccia bread, burrata and meat. Then second course of our handmade orecchiette pasta and wine. Followed by delicious almond dessert and coffee. It was delicious and such a fun, education experience!
We recently enjoyed a lunch and orecchiette-making class at the masseria, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. It was engaging and enjoyable for the entire family, including our teenage son, which can sometimes be a challenge when traveling. Learning the traditional techniques for making fresh orecchiette was both fun and memorable, and we’re looking forward to trying it again when we return home to the United States.
Francesco and his family were incredibly warm, welcoming, and friendly hosts. They made everyone feel at home and shared their passion for local food and traditions in a way that was both authentic and approachable. The other guests attending the class were also delightful, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that made the experience even more special.
If you’re looking for an authentic Puglian experience that combines great food, hands-on learning, and genuine hospitality, I highly recommend it.
Loved it ! highly recommended the place is gorgeous. Old state with magnificent olive trees. The hosts and chef were great.
The actual pasta making part is very brief. You make the dough and make your orechiette. Besides that there’s nothing else hands-on. They do give a lot of information on how to make it yourself and they demonstrate how to make the sauce. It’s a little on the pricey side but you do get a whole meal for lunch and the food was delicious. The whole thing took about three hours.
This was a great experience of hands on learning, fun interactions with the teacher and fellow pasta lovers, and delicious food to eat in a beautiful setting! Although I struggled to excel in pasta making, it was a really great experience!
My whole family had an amazing experience making our own pasta. Everyone was friendly and the food was delicious. Thanks for having us
Highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to feel the real taste of Puglia and take home a bit of Italian tradition.
Fantastic morning making Orecchiette pasta at a beautiful Masseria.
Maria and Fabio demonstrated and helped us make the pasta then Maria made a delicious fresh tomato sauce to go with it.
Lunch was 3 courses with wine. We had local ham, homemade focaccias and mozzarella, our pasta and then a local almond biscotti with coffee.
A tour of the Masseria was also included.
A fab morning.
We had a great experience as a family learning to make the local Orecchiette pasta, where we were joined by other guests from the UK and Mexico. Aunty “Zia” Maria was extremely patient with us all, as we attempted to perfect the art of pasta making to her high standards. After making the pasta, Zia Maria turned it into a delicious tomato and garlic pasta dish. So simple, and yet so tasty!
Even our adult son who was not happy to do this experience at the start was blown away by the experience.
We would strongly recommend this experience.
My family and I had an amazing experience!!! We were a group of ten with four young kids. The hosts were warm and welcoming and immediately gave us a tour of the property. Fabio led the experience, and he was engaging, patient and fun! Maria did a wonderful job showing us how to make orecchiette and tomato sauce. We drank delicious wine, ate amazing food and enjoyed great conversation with all. The hosts truly made us feel like family, and we had an unforgettable time. Thank you Fabio and everyone who made for such a fun pasta making experience!
A must-do, fun and pleasant time, they take very good care of you, the welcome is warm, the masseria is very pretty and the owners are great, the meal is hearty, the wine is good.
Nothing negative for us.
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Superb experience in the heart of Masseria Casina Vitale. Thanks to Silvia and her family for the pasta workshop. A warm and authentic welcome in a magnificent Masseria.
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Nice moment, very nice people. Despite the rain and a power outage, they took matters into their own hands to allow us to have a good time. The tasting was delicious. We will retest the recipe at home 🙂
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