Arrival in the Salento countryside: welcome to a private villa with a garden
The experience takes place in a private villa with a garden in Spongano, a small village in Salento located about 30 minutes by car from Otranto. After a warm welcome, you will be introduced to the setting and guided through the experience ahead.
Introduction to the workshop: settle into your workstation
You will take your place at a fully equipped workstation with everything you need for the class. Your hosts will introduce you to the ingredients, tools, and traditional techniques used to prepare handmade fresh pasta.
Fresh pasta workshop: making handmade orecchiette
Together, you will prepare the dough and learn the traditional art of shaping handmade orecchiette, one of the most authentic symbols of Apulian cuisine. Step by step, you will discover the gestures and little secrets behind this ancient tradition.
Relaxing break: a glass of wine in the garden
While the pasta dries, you will relax with a glass of local wine in the villa’s garden, surrounded by soft lights, peaceful countryside scents, and the warm atmosphere of Salento.
Aperitivo-style dinner with local products: seasonal flavours from the area
The experience continues with an aperitivo-style dinner featuring typical products from small local producers and seasonal ingredients. Depending on the group size, the food may be served either buffet-style or at the table.
Orecchiette tasting: enjoy the pasta you made together
The orecchiette made during the workshop will be cooked and served with a simple traditional sauce. You will then taste the result of your work and enjoy a genuine dish prepared with your own hands.
Sweet ending: dessert, homemade liqueurs, and coffee
The experience ends in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with dessert, homemade liqueurs, and Italian coffee.
- Make handmade orecchiette with Vittoria in a private villa, 30 minutes from Otranto
- Taste local, seasonal products carefully selected from small producers in the area
- Relax with local wine in a garden with an intimate, convivial atmosphere
- Enjoy the orecchiette you made, served with a traditional sauce
- Share a small-group experience, also multilingual, with guests from around the world
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| Duration | 4 Hours 30 Minutes |
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| Participants | Minimum 4 people Maximum 12 people |
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For further information or any additional questions, please contact the phone numbers listed below. Our team will be happy to provide all the details you need to enjoy a memorable experience. Contact numbers: +39 0835334543 / +39 3284364400 PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary shown in the programme may be subject to changes for operational reasons or unforeseen circumstances, especially weather conditions. However, the number and quality of the activities included will be maintained. Any changes will not entitle participants to a refund. |
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Hands-on pasta making class near Otranto in Vittoria’s home
Join a hands-on pasta making class near Otranto and spend a relaxed evening in a private villa with a garden in Spongano, a small village in Salento located about 30 minutes by car from Otranto. This experience is designed for travellers who want to discover Apulian cuisine in a practical, authentic, cozy family setting, far from standard tourist formats.
A home-style cooking experience in Puglia
Your host, Vittoria, welcomes you into the villa where she lives and opens her home to share an authentic evening in the heart of Salento. Between the garden, the kitchen and a table prepared with care, every detail reflects a simple and genuine way of experiencing the region. This home-style cooking experience in Puglia combines food, hospitality and conversation in a cozy family setting.
Handmade orecchiette and fresh pasta workshop
After the welcome, you will settle into your equipped workstation and begin the practical workshop. You will prepare the dough and learn the traditional gestures to shape handmade orecchiette, one of the most iconic symbols of Apulian cuisine. This class is suitable even for beginners: Vittoria will guide you step by step in a relaxed, informal and participatory atmosphere.
Small-group cooking class in Salento with local flavours
While the pasta rests, you can relax in the garden with a glass of local wine, surrounded by soft lights and the peaceful atmosphere of the Salento countryside. This small-group cooking class in Salento is also a chance to meet fellow travellers, share stories and enjoy a multilingual, international setting where food becomes a natural way to connect.
Locally sourced ingredients and a farm-to-table spirit
The aperitivo-style dinner celebrates typical products, seasonal ingredients and, where possible, produce from the host’s own garden or small local producers. The experience follows a farm-to-table spirit, with locally sourced ingredients chosen according to seasonality and availability. Even the table setting tells a story of sustainability: the plates come from vintage markets and are unique pieces, selected to create a warm, personal and never-standardized atmosphere.
From the workshop table to a shared dinner
After the hands-on workshop, the orecchiette you made will be cooked and served with a classic tomato sauce. You will then gather around the table to enjoy your own handmade pasta, local food and wine in good company. It is the perfect moment to meet fellow travellers, share stories and experience the warm hospitality of Salento. To finish, enjoy dessert, homemade liqueur and coffee in a relaxed home-style atmosphere.
