Make pasta, drink wine. Cooking class with transported included!
Overview
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4 hours
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What you will do will be an authentic sensory and cultural experience. Making fresh pasta by hand is a tradition deeply rooted in Salento culture and this course offers you a practical immersion in local life and customs, going beyond traditional tourist experiences. Learning will be practical and fun and the course will allow you to gain a skill that you can take home and replicate with friends and family. The course is aimed at small groups and therefore encourages direct interaction with hosts. While making the pasta with their own hands, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear stories and receive personalized attention; for this, a human bond will be created that enriches the experience. The course is perfect for those traveling as a couple, family or small groups, allowing an intimate and fun sharing of the culinary experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Alcoholic beverages will not be served to children under 18
What To Expect
It is a journey to discover authentic traditional flavors, the link between cuisine, territory and local wine traditions. The experience begins at 18:15 at a pretty villa with garden on the outskirts of Lecce, lasts about 3 and a half hours and opens with a typical Lecce drink. Each of the participants will produce their own amount of dough needed to shape two types of fresh pasta, orecchiette and macaroni wire. After the first type of pasta will be offered an aperitif based on local products at Km.0 and typical wines. During the aperitif, the cooking of the sauces for pasta dressing will be started and all the preparation phases will be illustrated. Then we will continue with the second type of pasta, macaroni wire, silhouettes made with a typical tool called "Caturu" that will be given as a gift to participants. After transforming the flour into unique and delicate shapes, we will dedicate ourselves to the pleasure of the table, tasting the small works of art made and indulging in friendly conversations. The event will end with the dessert while the glasses fill with “Limoncello”.
Sample Menu
starter
"Triumph of Flavours of Salento: Peppers, Eggplant, Pecorino and Traditions"
Sauteed peppers and tomatoes, grilled eggplant, fresh cheese, olives, homemade bread, taralli, friselline seasoned with cherry tomatoes.
main
"Duet of Artisan Pasta: Orecchiette with Tomato and Maccheroncini with Chickpeas"
Orecchiette with fresh tomato sauce with basil and ricotta cheese, wired macaroni with chickpea sauce, vegetables and pepper.
dessert
"Sweet Simplicity."
Delight of Panna Cotta with Topping of Choice.
Options
Make pasta, drink wine. Cooking class with transported included!
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Children under 18 and guests who do not like wine will be offered soft drinks
Bottled water
The two types of pasta produced will be served for dinner with two different types of dressing.
An aperitif consisting of typical dishes of Salento cuisine will be offered.
Selection of wines, produced and bottled in the Leverano countryside, ranging from fresh and aromatic whites, to delicate rosés, up to intense and full-bodied reds, including the prestigious reserves.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unexpected treat to attend this pasta class
Z2331NOrobertm,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was above and beyond wonderful- the added bonus of transportation was really nice- Lisa and Fabio are very friendly and welcome you into their home like family- it was so fun to learn how to make pasta - I felt really uncoordinated but they assured us as beginners we did ok- Lisa makes wonderful homemade appetizers and Fabio shares his knowledge about local wines he offered us to try- the pasta and sauce were amazing!! She also does a homemade Panna Cotta and homemade Limoncello- the evening was just so much fun !! I would highly recommend this as a true Lecce experience not to be missed- Lisa also sends the recipes so you can recreate at home- I hope mine are as good
The best experience and a cherished memory!
joycelynn l,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00words can't describe what a amazing experience this was .. to learn from an expert and wonderful teacher like Lisa to make delicious homemade pasta. Very much a unique experience!!! Along with her husband Fabio they created an atmosphere of friendship and fun!!!
Wonderful night with wonderful people
Phil B,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.005 stars isn’t enough. Fabio and Lisa were wonderful hosts, so knowledgeable, so generous and so full of joy. We made two different varieties of pasta from scratch, and ate them both with two delicious sauces. Before that some homemade appetisers, and a delicious dessert after. If you like good wine, good food, and good people then this is the cooking class for you. Pugliese food and people at its purest and best
Amazing cooking class in Lecce!
Saydie F,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lisa and Fabio were absolutely fantastic! They were so warm and welcoming and made us feel right at home. There was so much story telling involved which made the experience feel very special. Lisa sending the recipes for pasta and sauces after the class is such a nice touch. She also very kindly sent us recommendations for the local area. 10/10 would recommend this class to anyone in the area. ❤️
This was one of our...
Kristen S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of our favorite experience during our time in Italy! Lisa and Fabio were the perfect hosts and teachers. We drank wine and had delicious homemade appetizers on their patio and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them! The pasta making was a blast; and the taste-amazing! They shared the recipes so we look forward to hosting our own party when home! Thank you Lisa and Fabio! We wish you and your family the best!
Fun time making pasta
Hannah A,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lisa and Fabio were fantastic hosts and teachers. We loved eating and learning about the appetizers Lisa prepared for us. Making the pasta was so much fun and both of them were patient with us fumbling through the steps to make the shapes correctly. A very fun time with very nice and knowledgeable hosts.
Lecee Cooking with no Equal
paulpM2132GH,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience that left is feeling as if we were visiting family and life long friends. Lisa and Fabio designed every part of this enjoyable cooking class into a lifelong memory. We learned how to make three pastas and several techniques for the best way to make them. Thank you for the best part of our Puglia vacation.
Enjoyable Pasta Making Experience with Delicious Wine and Great Hospitality
Joe C,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing pasta making experience! Lisa and Fabio opened their home for great food and wine. This was a real treat to learn how to make pasta and enjoy the warm and friendly hospitality of two very kind people. We take with us fond memories of Southern Italy ❤️❤️
Fantastic evening with wonderful hosts!
Boswell112,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a highlight of our trip to Lecce, Lisa and Fabio are special people and we had a wonderful eve eve
Fun and Memorable Evening
N5281ZQbrendar,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment Fabio and Lisa met us, they made us feel welcomed. We had great conversation and learned so much about making fresh pasta and the wines of Puglia. They were generous with their knowledge and time. The evening was one of the highlights of our two-week trip. Mille grazie!!
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