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Puglia Cooking class "Le orecchiette, che pasta!"
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- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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- Offered in: English
- Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Orecchiette is one of the most traditional specialties from Puglia, but you may not know the trick to making this unique ear-shaped pasta. With this countryside cooking class, learn how to turn out orecchiette like a true Italian nonna and discover other classic dishes made with seasonal herbs and vegetables grown in the Itria Valley. Celebrate your new skill with a four-course meal featuring your freshly made pasta.
- Learn to make Puglia’s classic orecchiette pasta in a private country home
- Insights into the Valley di Itria’s traditional cuisine with a local cook
- Prepare a starter, fresh pasta and sauce, a meat dish, and vegetables
- A final four-course meal with wine to cap off your experience
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Sample Menu
Starter
La Frisa or Acqua sala
A typical Puglia food that you can't find in a restaurant.
Main
Orecchiette al sugo
The typical menù prepared with the Orecchiette with cheese. We can also propose "Orecchiette con cime di rapa" (vegetables) or a meat menù
Main
Orecchiette with sauce
Alternative to the meat menu for vegetarians and vegans and lactose intolerant.
Main
Brasciole
The typical meat menù with rolled meat cooked in tomato sauce.
Main
Vegetables and appetizers
Seasonal vegetables as contour.
Main
Fruit
Seasonal and organic fruit
What's Included
- Beverages (local red wine: Negramaro, Salice or Primitivo)
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- Nord Salento Tourvia Padula del Cimitero, sn, 72013 Ceglie Messapica BR, Italy
I will send you the position via Whatsapp, but in case of difficulties reach the SPexSS581 (road Ceglie Messapica - Martina Franca). Just outside the city of Ceglie Messapica you will see the cemetry on the right and a road called "Padula del Cimitero". Turn to right and go on till number 3.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian, vegan, pascatarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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We loved the experience...
theresa_b, Oct 2022
We loved the experience and learned so much about the origins of the local cuisine and it's history.
Great day out 🥰
Kirstyne_N, Oct 2022
Had a wonderful day with Simone, her mother and friend learning to make Lokal classic pasta dishes. Was more than a cooking course learned about her Trullo and the ways and traditions of the region. Simone made a great atmosphere and integrated all the international guests. We ate the meal together with lots of laughter. I totally recommend it 🥰
Too many guests and way too long
Kathy_V, Oct 2022
21 people in the class is way too many. We didn’t get started for 1 hour due getting every seated, waters, and the host asking where everyone was from. 6 hours long versus the 4 it was scheduled as it took a long time to help 21 people learn the right technique. The mother would yell in Italian at the guests doing it “wrong.”
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Don’t miss this!
Charlotte_M, Sept 2022
Simona was absolutely fantastic! We were taught how to make a variety of delicious traditional plates. Simona also gave us a history of the traditional Trulli houses of the region and the hours flew by. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Puglia
An Italian passionate pasta experience
Ian_L, Aug 2022
Chilled out day learning about the Italian pasta passion! Informative, learnt how to make 2 different sauces and made fresh pasta and salad. We also saw inside a Trullo and learnt the history if these amazing buildings. Relaxed, outside setting but covered against blazing sin and torrential rain! Would not plan another activity the same day as this activity may last longer than you think and you want to be soaking in the experience rather than clock watching! Would highly recommend. A day to remember. Got precise instructions beforehand and this made it easy to find!
Fun cookery class for all levels
Steven_R, Aug 2022
Simone was a great host and very patient. We learned a lot about the region and the different types of pasta.
Very nice cooking class
Marieke_M, Jul 2022
Simona is a very good host and together with her mom they were very passionate about the Puglian history and traditions. The pasta we prepared tasted lovely during lunch!
Wonderful cooking class at a trullo
AlisonGonce, Jul 2022
My family and I spent almost 3 weeks in southern Italy, and we’ve done many cool things. However, this cooking class ranks among our top activities. It was warm and personal. We sat around a family table, met many other families, received pasta making help from nonna, and leaned about the trullo (including a trip to the roof) before eating a delicious meal we made together. Our English speaking host, Simona, spent authentic time with us. This is not for you if you want a quick meal and a chance to drink too much. We spent almost 6 hours at Simona’s trullo, talking, working, learning, and eating. It was an evening we will always remember.
Orecchiette under Trullo
Timea_S, Jul 2022
Wonderful time at Simona’s
The whole course is practical and everybody is participating.Magnuficent surroundings, though High temperature.
I recommend her course highly ✨
Amazing unmissable experience!!!
Anayis_K, Jul 2022
The whole class was amazing from start to finish with the lovely Simone being an incredible teacher explaining the history behind the “orecchiette ” pasta shape and the Trulli. There was then a three course meal using the freshly made pasta as well as wine. The food was so delicious and authentic and this is an experience which I will be talking about for a long time as it was truly great. Do not miss out on this if you are in Puglia! Thank you so much :)
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