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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Dinner
Prosecco - Wine - Limoncello
Coffee and/or Tea
Options
Cooking class
Reviews
383 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic, warm, and unforgettable
Mitch M,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful evening learning to make pasta in a real Italian family home near Lecce. The hosts were warm, welcoming, and generous with both their time and their food. The setting felt personal and authentic, not touristy. We enjoyed the hands-on cooking, the conversation, the wine, and the chance to experience local hospitality in a relaxed family setting. Highly recommended for couples looking for a memorable and genuine experience near Lecce.
Brilliant experience
Carolyn S,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a brilliant experience and we were made so welcome. A wonderful end to our time in Puglia and we would thoroughly recommend
Cooking class
Eve R,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! In a home in the country side filled with warmth and a great atmosphere to learn how to make pasta in the Puglian style.
DONT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE!!
jrichardb2024,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time at the cooking class with Enza and Antonio at their home! They are wonderful hosts and provided everything to make the night special. Appetizers, wine, pasta, dessert and lemoncello. Everything was delicious. We were with 9 others and it was great mingling , laughing and enjoying each other's company. Highly recommend!!
Amazing experience with wonderful hosts
DanC199,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I loved this so much. Enza and Antonio are so nice. The food was delicious and we learned so much about Salento cooking. High, high recommend. Do this, you won’t regret it.
A night that felt like coming home
A3616XNgabrieles,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose this cooking class as part of our honeymoon, hoping for a special experience to remember… and what we found was something far beyond anything we could have imagined. From the very first moment, it didn’t feel like an activity — it felt like being welcomed into a home. Enza and Antonio don’t just teach you how to cook… they share a piece of their lives. Their warmth, their energy, and the love they put into every detail made us feel like we were sitting at the table with family and lifelong friends. There is something truly magical about preparing traditional dishes together, laughing, learning, and sharing stories over a glass of wine. It created a connection that felt so genuine, so real, that for a few hours we forgot we were travelers… we simply felt at home. Out of all the experiences of our honeymoon, this is the one that will stay in our hearts forever. Not just for the food, but for the feeling — of being welcomed, of being part of something authentic and full of love. If we could give more than 10 stars, we absolutely would. An unforgettable evening, full of emotion, warmth, and beautiful memories.
Wonderful evening!
Lynette L,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience! My family and I really enjoyed the charcuterie board offerings (many were homemade) very delicious and elegantly presented. This was given at the beginning of our evening along with the option of a glass of Prosecco. Then on to hands on learning how to make fresh pasta. Lots of fun and laughter with everyone. Our pasta was cooked by our hosts and served to us with delicious homemade sauce. We finished our dinner with homemade pie and limoncello. I couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable experience.
Good food, Good time and Good company
Tourist318827,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class was one of our best tours! Our host’s Enza and Antonio were fun, and very professional. To start the evening, Enza and Antonio presented us with an amazing variety of delicious appetizers. Some made with vegetables, and olives that they had grown on their property. A choice of Prosecco, water or tea was given to go along with our appetizers. The presentation of the appetizers was truly beautiful and uniquely displayed on a charcuterie board that was made by Antonio. My family and I really enjoyed our experience learning how to cook like a true Italian. Enza showed a step-by-step how to make two different types of pasta. We then tried our hand at making the same pastas as Enza had made. We had a lot of laughs and really enjoyed our time together. Enza then cooked and served it to us topped with two different types of delicious sauces. We ended our meal with a delicious pie that Enza made for us along with some homemade limoncello. I highly recommend this tour if you like good food, good company, and a fun evening.
A night with family and good friends
Storyteller672544,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I love traveling together and we do an annual trip every year which always includes a cooking class. We have been doing this for many years. That being said, the cooking class with Enza and Antonio is far and above anything we have experienced! I wish we could give them 10 stars! Everyone’s reviews are accurate and reflective of the true experience! I don’t want to rewrite all the great things everyone has said…just know it’s true! It feels like home with family and good friends!
The Kind of Experience You Wish You Could Bottle
440jacopom,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this as a simple cooking class… but it turned into one of those nights you wish you could relive forever. From the first glass of prosecco in the garden to making orecchiette together, everything felt natural and authentic. By the time Antonio started playing guitar, we were no longer guests… we were part of something real.
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