Cooking Class in a former Artist Monastery in the Heart of Monopoli

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Cooking Class in a former Artist Monastery in the Heart of Monopoli

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian
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Vegan, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join a unique culinary journey in Monopoli, where art meets Apulian tradition. Cook with fresh, sustainable ingredients in a former artist monastery, guided by a local expert.

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

Experience Details

More than a cooking class: a journey into Apulian cuisine between art, stories and seasonality, led DAti by a local designer in an artist’s house in the heart of Monopoli. Here you cook with your hands, heart and respect for the land, using fresh and sustainable ingredients, in an intimate and authentic atmosphere.

For those looking for authentic flavors!

Sample Menu

STARTER
Summer caponatina with seasonal vegetables
A small Mediterranean masterpiece with aubergines, zucchini and cherry tomatoes, served cold on homemade bread crouton.

What You Get

Meals
Welcome starter, ingredients for pasta and dessert, use of kitchen and equipment, lesson, final tasting, 1 bottle of wine for every 2 guests, coffee and limoncello.

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

You will be welcomed in a charming artist’s house in the heart of the old town with a welcome drink based on seasonal vegetables and local wine (white or red, of your choice). We will then begin the practical workshop of handmade pasta, where I will guide you in the preparation of three typical Apulian formats: cavatelli, fusilli and orecchiette. You will discover the secrets of the fresh tomato and basil sauce, enriched by the scent of Apulian extra virgin olive oil, with which we will season the freshly made pasta. To complete the dish, a touch of ricotta or parmesan cheese, according to your taste. As an alternative to pasta with tomato sauce, you can choose my ravioli stuffed with ricotta, spinach and Parmesan cheese, sautéed with extra virgin olive oil and sage leaves. To conclude in sweetness, I will show you how to prepare the mascarpone cream for my revisited tiramisu, made with homemade biscuits instead of the classic ladyfingers. Final tasting with dessert, coffee and limoncello. A bottle of wine is included for every two guests.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
21/07/2025 - 12/07/2027
MONDAY
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SUNDAY
11:00 - 20:30

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 39, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Monopoli Città Metropolitana di Bari Puglia, Italy, IT, 70043

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Welcome back! You're already in front of my house: ring the yellow bell with the words Marilena, it's impossible to be wrong
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Reviews
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based on 37 reviews
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A must in the heart of Monopoli
June 08, 2026

It was a fantastic experience. Our host Marilena was friendly, kind, calm, and very competent. We experienced wonderful hours in her lovely apartment. Heidi and Andreas from Switzerland

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Fun & Delicious
June 03, 2026

The wife had scheduled a cooking class in Monopoli and came across Marilena who hosts classes in her apartment. It was a very cozy setting and never felt tight with the other two participants in th...read more

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What a fantastic time!...
June 02, 2026

What a fantastic time! From the moment we entered Marlena’s home she made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The entire night was filled with fun and laughter while learning how to make some of th...read more

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Pasta Made Easy
May 23, 2026

We had an amazing night with Marilena! With just four in the class we had personalized attention! What made ravioli as well as fusilli. The sauces were wonderful and the wine flowed. Tiramisu finis...read more

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A memorable experience!
May 17, 2026

Mariela is an impressive hostess & chef. She welcomed us into her home as if we were family & we prepared, cooked & ate a most delicious feast with wine and lively conversations. We learned so much...read more

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