Authentic Puglia Cooking Class in a Local Family Home Near Lecce

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.

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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 · 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. · Maccheroni with mussels and clams – a true taste of the Mediterranean — Maccheroncini topped with mussels and clams, with a Mediterranean flavour · 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. · jam tart — Classic jam tart, just like grandma used to make · Chocolate salami — a delicious sweet made with dark chocolate, soy milk, and crunchy wholemeal biscuits · Drinks — Reserve Local wines from Salento Prosecco, limoncello, coffee and/or tea Bottled water throughout the experience