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Cooking Classes in Puglia to add to your bucketlist!

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This is a list of the best cooking classes in Puglia and it will help you to fill your days with fun cooking classes and delicious dishes. Each one of these cooking classes will make use of local products and teach you amazing new recipes.

Some of these cooking classes will include activities such as market visits, wine tasting, olive oil tasting and many more that will only enhance the experience. Each cooking class will allow you to experience a beautiful town and cook food in line with the current season, and the recipes will surely be on regular rotation in your household.

These cooking classes are the perfect way to spend some time learning about new food and the whole family will surely enjoy each class to the fullest.

1Top choice

Cooking Vacations - One-Day Cooking Class in Puglia

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  • US$265price
  • 3 hoursduration

A cooking class is a wonderful way to spend the day either by yourself or with a partner so come and join this cooking class for a truly exciting experience.

You will learn how to make dishes such as Pugliesi homemade breads and focaccia, antipasti such as eggplant puffs, fresh pasta and sauces like ciceri e trio and tagliatelle with chick peas, and main courses such as cavatelli, roulades of veal in onion sauce or even seafood soup. You will even make desserts such as torte, crostata, biscotti, purcedduzzi, small fried gnocchi with honey, and even taralli to ensure that this cooking class ends on a sweet note.

This cooking class will teach you amazing new dishes and the dishes that you learn will stay with you long after this cooking class has ended.

Price
US$265
Duration
3 hours
Address
Provided after booking is completed
What you cook
Antipasto, fresh pasta with sauce, main course and dessert
What to bring
A few friends and an appetite!
Wine is included
2Top choice

Cesarine - Culinary journey in Puglia: Learn how to cook 3 typical recipes

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  • €129price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 4group size

This cooking class is hosted by a true Cesarine so you can be sure that it will be an experience like no other as you use fresh produce and fantastic recipes to prepare delicious food.

You will learn how to make amazing dishes such as Friselle which is a homemade traditional bread, Orecchiette pasta with a fresh tomato sauce and basil, and even a typical dessert from Bari called Sporcamuss.

This cooking class will teach you many new techniques and pretty soon you will be creating your own delicious dishes from scratch for your friends and family to enjoy.

Price
€129
Duration
3 hours
Address
You’ll receive the exact address after the booking
Max guests
4
Languages
Italian, English
What you cook
Friselle, Orecchiette, Sporcamuss
What to bring
Yourself and an appetite!
3Top choice

Masseria Palombara - Cooking classes in Puglia

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  • On requestprice
  • 4 hoursduration
  • Max 8group size

This tailor-made cooking class is the place to be if you looking for a fun cooking class that will teach you how to make delicious food using only the best ingredients.

You will learn how to make wonderful food such as orecchiette pasta, stuffed aubergines, baked potatoes with rice and mussels, almond cookies, and the kind of dishes that Apulian grandmothers cook every day. You will use the fresh produce from the garden for your dishes and even have a few glasses of wine along with your dishes.

This cooking class will be a full immersion into Apulian cuisine, with all its traditions, rituals and contaminations.

Price
On request
Duration
4 hours
Address
SP 57, Strada Provinciale per Manduria Km 2,5 72024 Oria (Brindisi) Italy
Max guests
8
What you cook
Apulian cuisine
What to bring
A few friends and an appetite of course!
4

Puglia Delicious - One day Cuisine Workshop

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  • On requestprice
  • Variesduration

This is the perfect cooking class for someone that prefers a private cooking class at their residence so be sure to take a look at this cooking class for yourself!

You will be guided through the preparation of pastas, vegetables, fresh fish, meat and even delicious typical desserts. You will learn many wise tricks that a grandma-cook knows like no-one else, and you will learn a lot about the local habits and traditions from your hosts.

You will enjoy all the food that you have prepared alongside some wine from Puglia and of course the lovely company of your fellow classmates.

Price
On request
Duration
Varies
Address
PUGLIA DELICIOUS di Davide Papa, Via Tommaso Fiore 36, 70010 Capurso (BA)
What you cook
3 course meal
What to bring
A friend and a smile!
Wines from Puglia are included
5

Castello di Ugento - Fresh handmade pasta making class

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  • On requestprice
  • 5 hoursduration
  • Max 12group size

Come and join this cooking class at Castello di Ugento for a chance to learn all the secrets behind fresh handmade pasta.

You will be guided through the whole process from start to finish and learn all the ins and outs of traditional handmade pasta dough that you will pair with seasonal sauces prepared with local ingredients.

This is the perfect cooking class for anyone that is looking to learn a new skill that they can use for many dishes of their own and that wants to enjoy a lovely meal with wine pairings.

Price
On request
Duration
5 hours
Address
Castello di Ugento, Via Castello 13, 73059 Ugento (LE) Italy
Max guests
12
What you cook
Handmade pasta
What to bring
Friends and an appetite!
Wine pairings are included
6

Puglialy - Cooking classes in Puglia

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  • On requestprice
  • 3 hoursduration

This is an amazing cooking class where you can learn all about everything that goes into making the fabulous dishes of the region as well as all about the history of this wonderful part of Puglian culture.

You will make 4 Puglian dishes that will leave you wanting more every time such as Focaccia Pugliese that incorporates boiled potatoes in the dough and gets topped with cherry tomatoes, oregano and extra virgin olive oil, Orecchiette Pasta with broccoli, tomato sauce, meatballs, or just a sprinkling of ricotta cheese and basil, Aubergine Parmigiana, and even a typical dessert from the area.

You will take away many new skills from one of these cooking classes as you cook many of the region’s best-loved dishes and even get a chance to learn more about the culinary culture of Puglia, how it has evolved over the centuries.

These cooking classes in the lovely region of Puglia are sure to be a wonderful experience no matter which one you end up choosing as you will use amazing local products to create dishes that you will learn about directly from a very talented local chef.

Be sure to also take a look at the wonderful cooking classes in Sardinia if you are looking for inspiration for the activities that you will be doing during your next trip. You will learn new dishes, experience fantastic flavors, and even learn a few new skills along the way!

Disclaimer: Note that the food images displayed on this website are for illustrative purposes only. They are not indicative of the actual dishes or presentations you should expect during the classes. We strive to provide the best culinary experience, but the appearance of dishes may vary. Always refer to class descriptions and details for accurate information on what to expect.

Price
On request
Duration
3 hours
Address
Arte Wine Travel di Pietro Calabrese, Via Abate Angelo Tamborrino 28, 72017 Ostuni (BR), P.I. IT
What you cook
4 Puglian dishes
What to bring
An appetite and a smile!

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationGroupBook
1Cooking VacationsTop choiceUS$2653 hours-Check
2CesarineTop choice€1293 hoursMax 4Check
3Masseria PalombaraTop choiceOn request4 hoursMax 8Check
4Puglia DeliciousOn requestVaries-Check
5Castello di UgentoOn request5 hoursMax 12Check
6PuglialyOn request3 hours-Check

How we chose these

This page ranks 6 classes in Puglia. Every entry was compiled from the page where that class is booked, and the details under each one were read off that page rather than from a press release or a directory summary.

Prices on this page run from €129 to €265, and 4 providers quote on request rather than publishing a figure. Sessions run from 3 hours to 5 hours. Those were the figures published when this page was last checked; they change, so confirm on the provider's page before booking.

For every entry we recorded the price for 2 of 6, how long it runs for 5 of 6, the maximum group size for 3, the address for 6, what you cook for 6 and the languages taught for 1. Where a field is missing below, the provider does not publish it, and we have left it blank rather than guessing.

The order reflects our judgement of how much of the session is genuinely hands-on rather than a demonstration, what you cook, and whether you eat it afterwards, how many people are in the room and what the price includes once wine, a market trip or a meal is counted, as far as each provider describes them. Where two were hard to separate, the one that is clearer about what you actually get went higher.

How to use this page. Treat it as a shortlist to compare, not a substitute for the provider's own page. Dates, menus and prices change at short notice, so confirm what is running, in which language, and what the price includes before you pay. We earn a commission on some bookings made through these links. That never changes the order: the ranking is set before any link is added, and no provider can pay for a place on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most famous food in Puglia?

Orecchiette con le cime di rapa is a handmade orecchiette pasta that is paired with turnip tops and it is definitely the most iconic food of Puglia. Orecchiette, which literally means “small ears”, is a shape of pasta dating to around 1500 and is still very popular today.

Is it worth it visiting Puglia?

Puglia, Italy is definitely worth seeing. In fact, Puglia is one of the top destinations in Italy for road trips, since it's the longest region in the country and it has endless ancient olive groves, medieval towns, and a lot of cute seaside fishing villages.

Does Puglia make good wine?

The area produces mainly red wines and the region's most widely grown grape variety is Negroamaro which is a must try while on holiday in Puglia. It means 'black bitter', and it is almost exclusively nurtured in Puglia. It is used to produce some of the region's best wines, such as Salice Salentino.

What do they eat for breakfast in Puglia?

A typical breakfast in Puglia is always had with coffee which is usually very sweet. Most people enjoy a cornetto vuoto (empty), con cioccolato or con crema along with their espresso, but you can also order the widely loved pasticciotto, a small cake made of pastry and dates from 1745.

How expensive is Puglia?

Puglia is among the most affordable destinations in Italy and Europe as a whole. It provides excellent value not only for budget travelers and families that are travelling together but also for those who seek a luxurious vacation experience without needing to break the bank.

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