Cooking Class in an Italian Family Home : Pasta & Wine near Lecce

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Lecce

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

Other

Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience authentic Puglia with a cooking class in Corigliano. Learn to make pasta, savor local wines, and enjoy a meal in an inviting Salento home. A true taste of Italy awaits!

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

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

What You Get

Bottled water

Dinner

Alcoholic beverages

Prosecco - Wine - Limoncello

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

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. Website : www.cookinglove.it

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 426 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful experience in authentic family home

June 19, 2026

It was a wonderful experience in a family home. Just what I was looking for. Antonio and Enza, their daughters and Josh were the most gracious hosts and made the evening fun and lively . Their daug...read more

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Magical experience!

June 19, 2026

Enza and Antonio What a magical unique evening with a warm, welcoming family. Truly authentic with such gracious hosts in your gorgeous home. Aperitivos were delicious, fresh and homemade. The past...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, fantastic hosts, highlight of the trip.

June 19, 2026

This was the highlight of our trip! We cannot recommend it enough! Enza, Cristiana, Michela and Josh were the most wonderful hosts. They made us feel like family. Communication prior to the event w...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Fabulous evening

June 19, 2026

We booked this in the UK before our visit - never having done anything like this before we were a little unsure of what to expect - it was a lovely evening in a fun and relaxed ambience, we felt ve...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Excellent cooking class

June 17, 2026

The experience was amazing. The family is very warm and everything is possible. We had a very nice evening and the cooking class was excellent. I would recommend this tour for 100 procent.

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