Pugliese Cooking Class

Get a true taste of Puglia in Conversano, shopping and cooking alongside a local chef before gathering around the table together.

Food & Cuisine

Private venue

Minimum age
4 years

Duration
4 hours

Description

Description

Food traditions run deep in Puglia, and this private cooking experience takes you beyond the recipes to discover the ingredients, techniques, and people behind them. Begin in the historic center of Conversano with chef Domenico, browsing local products and shopping for fresh ingredients before enjoying a quick Italian espresso.

Then, head inside a historic building and roll up your sleeves. Together, you will learn how to prepare two or three types of traditional Apulian pasta and the famous focaccia Barese. The experience also introduces you to local products through a tasting of cheeses made on the chef’s family farm and a selection of wines from a local cellar, with fresh fruit juices or flavored waters for children.

Finally, gather around the table to enjoy what you have prepared, from freshly made pasta and focaccia to local cheeses and dessert. The menu may change slightly according to the season and availability of fresh ingredients, making each class a true reflection of Puglian cooking.

Meeting point: Largo di Corte, Conversano, at the benches opposite the castle tower.
Ending point: Via XXIV Maggio, at the first steps of Rampavilla, Conversano..

This tour is run in English. For other languages, please contact us.

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Inclusions

Private cooking experience with chef
Local food shopping experience
All ingredients and cooking equipment
Preparation of 2 to 3 traditional Apulian pasta varieties
Local cheese tasting
Tasting of 2 to 3 local wines for adults
Fresh fruit juices or flavored water for children
4-hour private experience

Exclusions

Transportation to and from the experience
Additional food and beverages
Personal expenses and Gratuities

Highlights

Shop for fresh ingredients alongside your local chef
Make traditional Apulian pasta together from scratch
Master the secrets of authentic focaccia Barese
Taste cheeses produced on the chef’s own family farm
Sit down together to enjoy your homemade Puglian feast

FAQ's

Is this a private cooking class?

Yes. The cooking experience is reserved for your family. The shopping portion takes place in the historic center and local businesses that are open to the public, so other visitors may be present.

Will children participate in the cooking?

Yes. Children are encouraged to cook alongside their parents, from working with the dough to learning how traditional pasta and focaccia are prepared. The experience is suitable from 4 years old.

Can dietary restrictions or allergies be accommodated?

Please let us know about any allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements when booking. We will check with the chef whether they can be accommodated and advise you accordingly.

Is the cooking class wheelchair accessible?

No. The historic venue does not have an elevator and is not suitable for wheelchair users. Guests with reduced mobility who can manage stairs independently should note that there are 2 steps to access the kitchen and approximately 20 steps to reach the dining room on the upper floor.

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