Authentic Puglia Cooking Class in a Local Family Home Near Lecce

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Earliest Date Available: December 9, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Lecce

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

Location

Lecce

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

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US$78.55 per guest

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Spend an evening in a real Italian home with Enza and her family in the countryside in Corigliano d'Otranto near Lecce. We begin with a traditional Italian aperitif, sharing homemade appetizers and prosecco while everyone gets to know each other. Then each guest prepares their own fresh pasta by hand using local ingredients and family recipes. Once the pasta is ready, we cook everything and sit around the table together to enjoy dinner with local wine, music and conversation. The evening ends with homemade dessert, our family limoncello, and a small memory of the experience.

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
musical instruments are made available to guests (Piano, guitar, Sax)
Guests can use the private swimming pool
people in wheelchairs are welcome and will be helped by us to accommodate themselves
website: www.cookinglove.it

Bottled water

Dinner

Alcoholic beverages

Prosecco - Wine - Limoncello

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

Hotel pickup and drop-off

In a welcoming Salento family home near Lecce, you’ll experience an authentic Apulian cooking class and a relaxing dinner full of southern Italian charm. Located in Corigliano d’Otranto, just 15 minutes from Lecce, this hands-on pasta making class takes place in a cozy countryside Villa surrounded by olive trees. You’ll start with a small aperitif by the pool or near the fireplace, depending on the season. Then, guided by Enza and her family, you’ll learn to make traditional orecchiette and maccheroncini from scratch, using time-honored recipes passed down through generations. Dinner follows with local wine and typical dishes from Puglia, served in a warm, family atmosphere, on the veranda in summer or by the fire in winter. Vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free options are available. Families and children are welcome. The experience ends with our homemade limoncello and the feeling of being part of a true Italian family. Join this Lecce cooking class for a genuine food and culture experience in Puglia.

STARTER

Homemade bread with friselle, olives, and garden vegetables

Mixed platter with local salami, cheeses, and seasonal delights Served with prosecco and a warm family welcome

MAIN

Handmade orecchiette with fresh tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil

Fresh pasta orecchiette made with durum wheat flour. The round and concave shape, perfect for the most varied condiments.

MAIN

Maccheroni with mussels and clams – a true taste of the Mediterranean

Maccheroncini topped with mussels and clams, with a Mediterranean flavour

MAIN

Macaroni with chickpea cream and toasted bread and walnut crumble

An old recipe from Enza’s grandmother, made with zero-kilometer ingredients grown in Mamma Lucetta’s garden.

DESSERT

jam tart

Classic jam tart, just like grandma used to make

DESSERT

Chocolate salami

a delicious sweet made with dark chocolate, soy milk, and crunchy wholemeal biscuits

DESSERT

Drinks

Reserve Local wines from Salento Prosecco, limoncello, coffee and/or tea Bottled water throughout the experience

Meeting Point

SS16, Lecce Provincia di Lecce Puglia, Italy, IT, 73100

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✅ WELCOME TO COOKING LOVE! Our class is held at our countryside home in CORIGLIANO D’OTRANTO – Via Galatina 161. Please come directly to this address. Google Maps : https ://maps.google.com/?q=40.160995.18.251827 We’re just 15 minutes from Lecce by car or taxi.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Bud012November 2026 • TripAdvisor

Perfect Italian cooking experience

Our experience with Cooking with Love was absolutely wonderful, far exceeding our expectations! From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were visiting old friends rather than attending a cooking class. The atmosphere was incredibly warm, friendly, and welcoming. We enjoyed a wonderful variety of appetizers, prosecco, and wine, along with great conversations with our hosts. The cooking itself was fun and engaging, but what made the evening truly special was the hospitality. Everything took pla...read more

JorgeparaSaoMiguelNovember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Outstanding Lesson in Italian Cooking in Lecce

Fantastic experience with a couple from Lecce. They were so welcoming with wine and appetizers. It was a blast to learn how to make orrechetta and ziti and to then eat your pasta with their fantastic sauce. We sat around a table with couples from around the world and then ended the evening with some music. We spent 3 weeks in Italy and this was by far our most fun experience. Obviously we would do this again (and again) if we lived closer to Puglia and recommend it 100%.

jenniferlY9537DNNovember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Very pleasant evening

Very pleasant evening with very welcoming hosts!

Navigate435966November 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cooking Love was a Love

Fabulous evening at Cooking Love. Participants ranged from 6 years old to + 70 and everyone had a great time. Our hostess Enza was terrific - providing positive feedback to even the most inept of us. The meal was delicious, and conversation flowed freely. Would highly recommend.

anitaoL2168MYOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Super

A very, very nice evening. We learned a lot and had very fun.