Small Group Pasta Making Class and Dinner near Otranto

Puglia, Italy
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Step into Vittoria’s cozy private villa in the Salento countryside for a hands-on orecchiette cooking class near Otranto that feels like an evening at a local home.

In a small group, learn how to prepare fresh pasta dough and shape traditional handmade orecchiette with guidance available in English, German, and Italian. While the pasta rests, relax in the garden with local wine and meet fellow travelers in a warm, possibly multilingual setting.

Dinner highlights seasonal products from small local producers and, whenever possible, ingredients from Vittoria’s own garden. Even the table has a personal touch, with unique vintage plates collected from local markets.

Finally, enjoy the orecchiette you made, cooked with classic tomato sauce, together with local food, wine, seasonal dessert, homemade liqueur, and coffee.

A relaxed home-style cooking experience for food lovers, couples, and friends looking for authentic Puglia near Otranto.

What's included

  • Hands-on orecchiette cooking class
  • Aperitivo-style dinner and pasta with classic tomato sauce
  • Dessert, coffee, and homemade liqueur
  • English-, German-, and Italian-speaking host
  • Fully equipped workstation
  • Local wine: 1 bottle every 3 adults
  • Additional wine or extra drinks (can be purchased on site)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Settle into your workstation in Vittoria’s villa and prepare fresh pasta dough from scratch.

Learn how to shape traditional handmade orecchiette with step-by-step guidance available in English, German, and Italian.

Relax in the garden with a glass of local wine while the pasta rests.

Meet fellow travelers in a small, possibly multilingual group and share stories in a relaxed setting.

Enjoy an aperitivo-style dinner with local and seasonal products.

Taste the orecchiette you made, cooked and served with a classic tomato sauce.

End the evening with dessert, homemade liqueur, and coffee.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The pasta class is held in a cozy villa in the countryside. Once at the villa, introduce yourselves to Vittoria.

End point

The pasta class is held in a cozy villa in the countryside. Once at the villa, introduce yourselves to Vittoria.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Please inform us in advance of any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements
  • The menu may vary depending on seasonality and product availability
  • Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available upon request
  • he group may be multilingual and include participants of different nationalities, making the experience even more convivial and open to cultural exchange
  • The experience takes place outdoors, in the garden of the private villa. In case of rain or unfavourable weather conditions, the activity will take place indoors, inside an apartment

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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