About this tour
Roll up your sleeves in a Bari home kitchen to learn three regional pasta shapes from a passionate local cook. You'll work at your own station, kneading dough and shaping the dishes while your host shares techniques passed down through generations. Afterwards, sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wines and proper conversation. This three-hour session is run through Cesarine, a network of over 1,000 home cooks across Italy who welcome travellers into their kitchens.
Highlights
- Master three authentic Barese pasta recipes hands-on
- Cook at your own workstation with full equipment provided
- Eat your creations with curated local red and white wines
- Learn from a passionate home cook, not a chef
- Includes water, coffee, and local taxes
What to expect
You'll arrive at your host's home and get a quick safety briefing, then move straight to the kitchen. Your cook will demonstrate each pasta shape—expect plenty of flour, some clumsy first attempts, and genuine patience from your host. Each person gets their own prep space, so you're not jostling for elbow room. Once the pasta is made, you'll clean up a bit and sit down to the meal proper, tasting each dish while your host tells you about their family recipes and why these particular shapes matter in Puglia. Bring an apron or wear something you don't mind getting dusted.
Good to know
Public transport runs nearby if you need it. The host provides sanitising supplies and maintains current hygiene standards. Keep a metre's distance during prep or wear a mask and gloves if that's not possible. Expect a relaxed, intimate setting—this is someone's home, not a commercial kitchen.
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