Lunch at Masseria Pasta Making Experience

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Brindisi, Italy

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Pamela_B ·

Oct 2025

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.

· Angelo_C ·

Jun 2026

Loved it ! highly recommended the place is gorgeous. Old state with magnificent olive trees. The hosts and chef were great.

Overview
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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
Lunch

Full brunch with two courses
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages

Apulian wines

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Masseria Casina Vitale
Strada, 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.

Operating hours
.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

Craig_V

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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 44 reviews

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Wonderful Pasta making experience!

Lisa_P, Jun 2026

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!

Lunch and Pasta Making Experience

Jennifer_G, Jun 2026

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.

Great Pasta Making Class

Angelo_C, Jun 2026

Loved it ! highly recommended the place is gorgeous. Old state with magnificent olive trees. The hosts and chef were great.

The actual pasta making...

Eveline_V, Jun 2026

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...

Melissa_P, Apr 2026

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...

Jessica_R, Apr 2026

My whole family had an amazing experience making our own pasta. Everyone was friendly and the food was delicious. Thanks for having us

Masseria pasta making experience

Robby_D, Oct 2025

Highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to feel the real taste of Puglia and take home a bit of Italian tradition.

Fabulous pasta making experience at a beautiful Masseria.

Pamela_B, Oct 2025

Fabulous Pasta making Experience!

Craig_V, Jun 2025

Highly Recommend!

Daniella_C, May 2025

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!

Nice moment,...

Marina_M, May 2026

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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