Lecce Cooking Class and Traditional Music Evening
Experience Authentic Pasta Making in Lecce Amidst Salento's Culinary Traditions and Music

Puglia
people
1 participant
hours
- • Culinary Experience in an Ancient Boathouse in Lecce
- • Enjoy a 3-Hour Cooking Lesson with Local Flavor
- • Create the Best Homemade Pasta in Salento
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on a delightful culinary journey that will bring the family together in a charming garden, nestled within an enchanting old boathouse. This unique cooking class offers a chance to create delicious traditional dishes using fresh, local ingredients while enjoying the serene ambiance of nature. Perfect for families looking to bond over food and create lasting memories, this experience transforms cooking into an art form infused with love and laughter.
Upon arrival, everyone will be welcomed in the cozy confines of the ancient boathouse, which has been lovingly restored to preserve its rich history. The experience begins with a delightful aperitif featuring tasty local products, perfectly complemented by the exceptional wines from the region. Together, family members will dive into the culinary process, crafting homemade pasta from scratch and preparing mouth-watering sauces, including a classic fresh tomato and basil sauce along with a unique chickpea dish known as “Ciceri & Tria.” As the evening unfolds, lively traditional music fills the air, adding a festive touch to the cooking adventure. The experience culminates in enjoying delicious homemade ice cream and refreshing limoncello, making the day unforgettable.
This family cooking experience not only nurtures cooking skills but also creates a warm environment for connection and laughter. It makes for a perfect gift that can be cherished forever, offering a unique opportunity to bond and share stories while creating delicious dishes together. Give the gift of a memorable culinary experience that will be savored long after the last bite!
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Experience Overview:
Cooking Class With Family And In The Garden Of An Old BoathouseYou will be welcomed in the cozy garden of an ancient boathouse, typical Salento structure with 4 star vaults, recently renovated, used in the past as a stable and warehouse and used today to make you live a fantastic culinary experience respecting local traditions.
After the visit of the structure, you can taste an aperitif of typical local products accompanied by the excellent wines of Salento.
Next thing you know, everyone's at work... We will prepare with you the pasta that we will season with two different sauces based on "fresh tomato & basil" and "Ciceri & Tria" chickpeas flavored with a mix of vegetables and fried pasta.
During the evening you can listen to the traditional music "La Pizzica" and use, if you want, the fine violin guitars and tambourines made available to accompany some stornello.
An excellent homemade ice cream and a fresh limoncello of the house, will close the evening
Meeting Point
Via Giuseppe Casciaro, 5
Via Giuseppe Casciaro, 5, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
From Lecce City Terminal Bus, take Via Adriatica, after 800 meters, at the Café Outside the Walls, turn left into Via Giuseppe Casciaro n. 5
What to expect:
Via Giuseppe Casciaro, 5
A beautiful cooking lesson of fresh pasta (orecchiette and macaroni) in the cozy garden of an old family boathouse. The evening will start with a rich aperitif of typical products of Salento accompanied by excellent local wines and will be accompanied by local music "La Pizzica".
Sample Menu
MAIN
Orecchiette & Macaroni with Salento
Homemade pasta topped with tomato & pesto and partly with ciceri & tria
STARTER
Friselline, taralli, local cheeses, local wines
DESSERT
Traditional ice cream
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
Organized by
Cooking Passion Lecce
Product SKU: IT-66468-0001
Lecce Cooking Class and Culinary Experience
Puglia
people
1 participant
hours
- • Culinary Experience in an Ancient Boathouse in Lecce
- • Enjoy a 3-Hour Cooking Lesson with Local Flavor
- • Create the Best Homemade Pasta in Salento
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