Monopoli Pasta Making Cooking Class with Drink
Overview
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2 hours
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Beyond its sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, art cities, historic villages, vineyards, and olive groves, Puglia is a land rich in authentic flavors and traditional products with a bold, genuine taste.
During the experience, we will prepare together the famous Puglian orecchiette, a complete first course, accompanied by an aperitif featuring taralli, focaccia, wine, and seasonal vegetables.
At the end, we will all sit down at the table, as tradition dictates, to enjoy the delicious dishes we have prepared.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Learn how to cook typical Apulian Pasta (orecchiette and cavatelli) during a cooking class with a local chef. Savor the fruits of your labor with other typical Apulian food, drinks, and wine. Descrizione completa Join us for an engaging **Pasta Cooking Class**, where you'll have the unique opportunity to learn how to make authentic orecchiette and cavatelli directly from a local expert. During this culinary experience, you'll uncover the secrets of Puglian tradition and get hands-on guidance from a seasoned local cook. The cooking class will be accompanied by a delightful aperitivo featuring typical Puglian products. You'll savor the famous taralli, a selection of preserved vegetables, and seasonal greens, all paired with excellent local wine. This combination of flavors will immerse you completely in the food and wine culture of Puglia. Don't miss the chance to enjoy an authentic and convivial experience, perfect for food lovers and those wishing to discover the culinary wonders of southern Italy. Join us for a journey through the flavors of Puglian tradition! Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Sample Menu
starter
Taralli, seasonal vegetables, olives
starter
Focaccia barese
main
Orecchiette pasta with fresh tomato sauce
Options
Monopoli Pasta Making Cooking Class with Drink
What‘s Included
Expert local chef
Kitchen utensils
Taste local products
Hands-on cooking class
Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The class was too much!! We...
mariana f,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The class was too much!! We had a lot of fun, learned, talked, laughed and ate very good food. Danile was an excellent teacher!
Ann Marie was adorable 😊
lynette t,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ann Marie and Daniel were fabulous teachers and a lot of fun. 🤩 I would definitely take a class with them again. Thank you!
More Than a Cooking Class! An Unforgettable Evening with Daniele of Pugliamare
garywQ5711IU,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP TO PUGLIA!! Anne and I absolutely fell in love with Daniele from the moment he welcomed us into his beautiful and relaxed kitchen environment at “Hello!” It immediately felt less like a class and more like being invited into the home of a dear friend who genuinely loves food, family, and people. Daniele shared stories of wanting to become a chef since he was only 10 years old, of family dinners growing up in Italy, and of his travels around the world, yet despite his incredible professional culinary background, he remained humble, patient, engaging, and fun throughout the entire experience. What amazed us most was how much we learned, even about things we thought we already knew! From understanding that pasta should never be rinsed after cooking, to realizing that the time sitting in the colander still counts as cooking time, to the importance of dropping pasta only into rapidly boiling, properly salted water, every detail mattered, and Daniele explained everything with passion and simplicity. The pasta-making itself was magical. Starting with nothing more than flour and water, Daniele guided us through mixing, rolling, kneading, and shaping the dough by hand. Using simple tools like a fork and a flat knife, we learned how traditional pasta forms have been made in Puglia for generations. At one point, when some of our pasta shapes were not exactly “professional,” Daniele laughed and shared advice from his Nonna: “Do not worry what it looks like — the stomach is a dark place.” We will probably remember that line forever. This was not a tourist performance. It was a genuine cultural and culinary experience led by someone who clearly loves what he does and truly enjoys sharing it with others. We left with new skills, wonderful memories, and a much deeper appreciation for Italian cooking traditions and hospitality. If you are visiting Puglia, do not miss this experience. It was truly the highlight of our trip. Almost forgot, the aperitifs: home made Focaccia with fresh tomatoes and tips on how to make it amazing...lot of great olive oil..great assortment of olives, "round bread sticks", Taralli and nice wine! Very reasonably priced for dinner and the experience!! Much lower cost than others!!!!
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