About this tour
Learn to cook Puglian classics in a four-hour hands-on session led by chefs trained in regional family kitchens. You'll master orecchiette—the region's signature ear-shaped pasta—using time-honoured rolling techniques, then sit down to eat what you've made together. The teaching style mirrors how locals pass recipes between generations: practical, unhurried, and centred around the table. Vegetarian and vegan options are built into Puglian tradition, so dietary preferences are easily accommodated.
Highlights
- Roll and shape orecchiette using traditional Puglian palm technique
- Learn from professionally trained chefs steeped in family recipes
- Cook and eat a full meal you've prepared yourself
- Sit family-style with other students and instructors
- Wine, coffee, and water included throughout
- Vegetarian and vegan dishes woven into local tradition
What to expect
Arrive at the cooking space and roll up your sleeves—instruction begins immediately with pasta dough and shaping. Your chef will walk you through the specific hand movements used daily in Puglian kitchens, letting you feel the dough's texture shift as you work. Alongside pasta, you'll prep regional vegetables and proteins, picking up sauce-building and seasoning as you go. Once cooking is done, everyone gathers to eat together, passing dishes and talking through flavour choices. It's informal and social rather than formal instruction.
Good to know
Bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on. The venue is wheelchair accessible and accommodates prams. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the location. Allow extra time if cooking with young children—they can participate at their own pace.
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