Ostuni cooking class: Handmade pasta & seasonal dishes

Make three courses from scratch in a Puglian kitchen, then eat what you cooked

A three-hour cooking class in a country house near Ostuni where you learn to prepare handmade pasta, a starter and a dessert using seasonal vegetables from the garden when available. The guide speaks English or Italian. Wine or a non-alcoholic drink is included, and you receive written recipes to recreate the dishes at home.

The experience

You arrive at a family home outside Ostuni and work through three dishes: a fried sage starter, fresh orecchiette or another handmade pasta with seasonal sauce, and tiramisu. The guide walks you through the techniques: the hand movements that shape the dough, the timing that keeps vegetables tender, the details that separate a dish made quickly from one made well. You sip wine (or Fanta if you prefer) while you cook, moving at the pace of the work itself rather than racing through steps.

Depending on the season, vegetables and fruits come from the garden outside. Once everything is plated, you sit together and taste what the three of you made. The recipes go home with you on paper, so the meal is repeatable in your own kitchen whenever you want to cook it again.

If you don't have a car, transportation to and from Ostuni can be arranged for an additional fee based on distance. The house accommodates infants in prams and has specialized infant seats. A cat lives there, so let the host know if that matters. When you book, mention any food allergies or intolerances so the guide can adjust the menu.

What’s included

• Still and sparkling water.
• one bottle of wine (white Fiano or rosé Primitivo, shared between two people) or a non-alcoholic alternative.
• the three-course meal you prepare.
• written recipes for each dish to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 17:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 95 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Agnese Germinali

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so book the language that matches your comfort. Either way, the pace is slow enough that you learn the movements, not just follow instructions.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly do I cook in the three-hour class?

You prepare a starter of fried sage, a fresh pasta course (orecchiette or another handmade shape) with seasonal vegetables, and tiramisu for dessert. The guide adjusts the menu based on what's in season and any allergies you report when booking.

Do I get to eat what we make, or is it just a demonstration?

You cook it and then sit down together to taste all three courses. Wine or a non-alcoholic drink is included while you eat.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the country house?

If you have a car, you drive yourself. If not, the host offers a pickup and drop-off service from Ostuni for an additional fee calculated by distance.