Cooking Class in an Italian Family Home : Pasta & Wine near Lecce
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Spend an evening in a real Italian home with Enza and her family in the countryside in Corigliano d'Otranto near Lecce.
We begin with a traditional Italian aperitif, sharing homemade appetizers and prosecco while everyone gets to know each other.
Then each guest prepares their own fresh pasta by hand using local ingredients and family recipes.
Once the pasta is ready, we cook everything and sit around the table together to enjoy dinner with local wine, music and conversation.
The evening ends with homemade dessert, our family limoncello, and a small memory of the experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
musical instruments are made available to guests (Piano, guitar, Sax)
Guests can use the private swimming pool
people in wheelchairs are welcome and will be helped by us to accommodate themselves
website: www.cookinglove.it
What To Expect
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.
Sample Menu
starter
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
main
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.
main
Maccheroni with mussels and clams – a true taste of the Mediterranean
Maccheroncini topped with mussels and clams, with a Mediterranean flavour
main
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.
dessert
jam tart
Classic jam tart, just like grandma used to make
dessert
Chocolate salami
a delicious sweet made with dark chocolate, soy milk, and crunchy wholemeal biscuits
dessert
Drinks
Reserve Local wines from Salento Prosecco, limoncello, coffee and/or tea Bottled water throughout the experience
Options
Cooking class
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Dinner
Prosecco - Wine - Limoncello
Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
426 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A highlight of our 15 days in Puglia!
caitlina515,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute best time learning to cook orecchiette and macaroni with Enza and her beautiful family. It was a mixed generation group of me, my husband, our young children (7 and 4), my parents and my two aunts. From start to finish they welcomed us into their beautiful sanctuary of a home with apertivo next to their glistening pool, then brought us up onto their stunning deck where we learned truly how to make these pastas. The whole time we were laughing, learning about each other, listening to good music and drinking great wine. Then they took everything inside to make as we got to relax next to the pool. We were then served the most delicious lunch and dessert, followed by a video presentation of the day (that they later sent to me) and an “award ceremony” where they presented our children with adorable king and queen of pasta-making certificates. It was all so thoughtful and truly was an absolute highlight of our 15 days in Puglia. I cannot recommend this activity enough.
Loved it!
aburkey2022,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely lovely evening. The class and dinner was so genuine and authentic. I can’t imagine a better experience and I would highly recommend it.
Best cooking class ever!!
Z8729BMmollym,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best night! The food we made was incredible and the family was so friendly and amazing. It felt so authentic, and their home was so warm and welcoming. The limoncello really made the end of the night great! All around 10/10!
EXCEPTIONAL!
Cam C,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional experience! Enza and her family warmly welcomed us into their beautiful family home. The cooking class took place in a warm atmosphere. You can book with complete confidence!
Wonderful experience in authentic family home
sp123870,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience in a family home. Just what I was looking for. Antonio and Enza, their daughters and Josh were the most gracious hosts and made the evening fun and lively . Their daughter who is a beautiful pianist treated us with her talents on the piano. The pasta and sauces were delicious. It was a fun night with a lot of laughs.
Magical experience!
tkneafsey,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enza and Antonio What a magical unique evening with a warm, welcoming family. Truly authentic with such gracious hosts in your gorgeous home. Aperitivos were delicious, fresh and homemade. The pasta making was incredible, we are all now experts!! Recommend thoroughly for all age groups ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, fantastic hosts, highlight of the trip.
Laurel K,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of our trip! We cannot recommend it enough! Enza, Cristiana, Michela and Josh were the most wonderful hosts. They made us feel like family. Communication prior to the event was great and meeting them in person was even better. They are all so kind and welcoming. Making pasta was a blast and the finished product was delicious! They even made it so fun for our kids ranging in age from 4-10 years old. The kids wanted to stay all night and asked if we could go back the next day. We will recommend this to anyone we know traveling to Puglia. And we hope to come and experience it again. Truly incredible. A must do! The atmosphere was ideal, the food and drinks were delicious and the company even better. It’s also super interesting to hear about how they harvest their crops and make all their sauces and food. Don’t hesitate to book!
Fabulous evening
keswickkitchen18,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this in the UK before our visit - never having done anything like this before we were a little unsure of what to expect - it was a lovely evening in a fun and relaxed ambience, we felt very welcomed as soon as we arrived and met another 2 couples and a couple with their 3 kids, all from the states, lovely interesting people. The food presented on arrival was delicious, authentic and very tasty, we enjoyed Prosecco and then the cookery class was lots of fun, we then all sat down for dinner and enjoyed the fruits of our labour ! With some lovely wine- we can not recommend it highly enough - it was our last night in Italy and it gave us lots of happy memories to cherish
Excellent cooking class
pinksteren1219,Jun 17, 2026
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5.00The experience was amazing. The family is very warm and everything is possible. We had a very nice evening and the cooking class was excellent. I would recommend this tour for 100 procent.
Full of heart in the heart of Puglia
Donna G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was by far our favorite excursion during our 2 week stay in Puglia. When you join Enza & Antonio in their home, you are family. From the moment you walk into their picturesque garden complete with a swimming pool, tree swing, and canopy patio you are filled with joyful genuine kindness and warmth. Even Jambo the golden lab comes to greet you enthusiastically with full body wiggles. Our night was filled with authentic family recipes and stories to include how they met. Their adult children happen to home and helped as well and they are equally charming and engaging. Our class was very well thought out around a wooden table on their floral bejeweled patio. Between laughter and connection Enza skillfully and effortlessly walked us through how to make macaroni as well as orecchiette. Always encouraging and graceful in their teaching the whole family helped each of us to success. After a quick clean up and transition to a dining set up, we sat down together and enjoyed what we had all made together. Two different sauces and some local delicious wine paired beautifully with our home made community pasta. To top off the evening Enza shared her personal blueberry pie made with a rye crust. Unique refreshing and healthy. And through it all, the family captured every precious moment on film, presenting us with a home video of the entire night that they shared for us to keep. This wasn’t just a class, it was a heart warming and soul refreshing experience that will renew your faith in the human spirit.
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