Authentic Cooking Class in Lecce Handmade Pasta and Salento Wine

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Location

Lecce

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

Location

Lecce

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

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US$114.50 per guest

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Adult x1

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What you will do will be an authentic sensory and cultural experience. Making fresh pasta by hand is a tradition deeply rooted in Salento culture and this course offers you a practical immersion in local life and customs, going beyond traditional tourist experiences. Learning will be practical and fun and the course will allow you to gain a skill that you can take home and replicate with friends and family. The course is aimed at small groups and therefore encourages direct interaction with hosts. While making the pasta with their own hands, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear stories and receive personalized attention; for this, a human bond will be created that enriches the experience. The course is perfect for those traveling as a couple, family or small groups, allowing an intimate and fun sharing of the culinary experience.

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Carbonated beverages

Children under 18 and guests who do not like wine will be offered soft drinks

Bottled water

Dinner

The two types of pasta produced will be served for dinner with two different types of dressing.

Snacks

An aperitif consisting of typical dishes of Salento cuisine will be offered.

Alcoholic beverages

Selection of wines, produced and bottled in the Leverano countryside, ranging from fresh and aromatic whites, to delicate rosés, up to intense and full-bodied reds, including the prestigious reserves.

It is a journey to discover authentic traditional flavors, the link between cuisine, territory and local wine traditions. The experience begins at 18:15 at a pretty villa with garden on the outskirts of Lecce, lasts about 3 and a half hours and opens with a typical Lecce drink. Each of the participants will produce their own amount of dough needed to shape two types of fresh pasta, orecchiette and macaroni wire. After the first type of pasta will be offered an aperitif based on local products at Km.0 and typical wines. During the aperitif, the cooking of the sauces for pasta dressing will be started and all the preparation phases will be illustrated. Then we will continue with the second type of pasta, macaroni wire, silhouettes made with a typical tool called "Caturu" that will be given as a gift to participants. After transforming the flour into unique and delicate shapes, we will dedicate ourselves to the pleasure of the table, tasting the small works of art made and indulging in friendly conversations. The event will end with the dessert while the glasses fill with “Limoncello”.

STARTER

"Triumph of Flavours of Salento: Peppers, Eggplant, Pecorino and Traditions"

Sauteed peppers and tomatoes, grilled eggplant, fresh cheese, olives, homemade bread, taralli, friselline seasoned with cherry tomatoes.

MAIN

"Duet of Artisan Pasta: Orecchiette with Tomato and Maccheroncini with Chickpeas"

Orecchiette with fresh tomato sauce with basil and ricotta cheese, wired macaroni with chickpea sauce, vegetables and pepper.

DESSERT

"Sweet Simplicity."

Delight of Panna Cotta with Topping of Choice.

Meeting Point

Porta Napoli, Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo, Lecce Provincia di Lecce Puglia, Italy, IT, 73100

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Go to Porta Napoli, and wait under the arch, it will be the hosts' responsibility to show up at you.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

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

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Nadja_BOctober 2026 • Viator

Relaxte pasta workshop in huiselijke sfeer

Pasta workshop in privésfeer met kleine groep bij Lisa en Fabio. In relaxt tempo onder het genot van wijn en een praatje leer je twee pastavormen maken. Tussendoor geniet je van heerlijke antipasti. Een dessert maakt het menu compleet. Aanrader.

Dream33264651206October 2026 • TripAdvisor

Lovely experience - already did it twice

I booked the cooking class for the 2nd time already. The first time was in summer 2024 and I enjoyed the cooking, food and Lisas and Fabios warm welcome and company so much, that I came back this year with my husband. It‘s a great experience to get to know the regions culture better, the recipes are great and also nice to cook back home. Also it‘s a nice way to meet other people in the class and spend an interesting evening with people who share the love for italian food and travelling.

Traveler04511561904October 2026 • TripAdvisor

A wonderful experience, rich in culture and delicious food

We were lucky to meet Lisa and Fabio, who opened their home and their hearts to us. We enjoyed a truly special evening, learning how to make pasta in the traditional way. The evening was accompanied by delicious wine, followed by a wonderful meal. To top it all off, I was even surprised with a lovely birthday cake! All in all, a wonderful experience that I highly recommend

Lorraine_DOctober 2026 • Viator

We absolutely loved our...

We absolutely loved our cooking class with Lisa and Favio! Not only was the food very delicious , we really enjoyed the wine and the time spent with them - sharing their cooking traditions. We would absolutely recommend!

Lauriefin_FOctober 2026 • Viator

Loved this experience!

What a great experience! Lisa and Fabio were awesome hosts and made us feel so welcome in their home. We met a really nice group of people and learned some great cooking techniques. We enjoyed some amazing appetizers and then worked at making and enjoying the pasta and dessert. Was definitely one of our highlights of our trip!