Things to do in Puglia, Italy: The Best Cooking Classes

For the last 17 years, The Awaiting Table Cookery school has been the most praised cooking school and wine programme in all Puglia. (And now the oldest too). Located in the historical centre of Lecce, Italy--or during selected weeks throughout the year, in a castle an hour south of Lecce-- students from 59 countries have chosen us as the best way to go deeper into The Mediterranean Diet, and local, world-class wines. Our school has appeared in The London Times, Food & Travel, The LA Times, Bon Appetit, The New York Times, Food and Wine, as well as Chinese, Japanese, British, American and Dutch television. The owner, Silvestro Silvestori, is a nationally-certified sommelier here in Italy, as well as a wine journalist for a major international wine magazine. All classes are hands-on, fun and actively spent in two of the most beautiful kitchens in all of Italy.

We organize: gourmet tours; olive oil tastings; dinners at select restaurants. During the dinner events at select restaurants you will learn where our receipes come from, what the Mediterranean diet really means, and so much about our wines. You will learn so much about our local culture through food. Dinners take place at select restaurants in Lecce, Trani, Ostuni, Monopoli. During our gourmet tours you will visit beautiful gourmet shops with an expert in the ancient Mediterranean Diet and food (you will learn what it really means, how it works and why it is so healthy). You will learn that it is not just about what we eat but also about our lifestyle. You will learn many useful principles and tips that you can apply back home in your daily life to improve your energy and happiness. During the guided olive oil tasting, a certified olive oil taster will teach you about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil and why we should use it both in our food and as a cosmetic.

We organize beverage experience for tourists, club or boat cocktail parties and mixology catering all over the world.

Our hands-on courses for small groups (max 6) are held within a 17th century countryside mansion,Masseria Serra dell’Isola, where you will learn the majesty of the hidden Puglia, land of great and healthy food habits, ancient traditions and recipes, hedged in precious cookbooks written by the ladies of the headmistress's family, now the core of our cuisine. Recipes of the noble families and of Apulian farmers and fishers. Cook, savor, dream: an unforgettable experience!

Cooking classes on traditional recipes of Salento. Half day cooking classes available on pasta making also

Cesarine is Italy's first network of 800+ home cooks all over Italy in more than 120+ destinations. We offer food experiences all over Italy such as cooking classes, dining experiences, market and food tours. Our mission is to preserve the authentic local recipes, handed down from generation to generation, support small local producers and connect the travelers with local and talented home cooks.

We offer cooking classes and wine tastings in Ostuni, Lecce and Taranto, Italy. Whether you are seeking a day cooking experience in Puglia or a full week cooking holiday in southern Italy, then the Puglia Chef Academy in Ostuni can tailor something for you. Our recreational courses run every day except Sunday and are enduring popularity, inspired by the burgeoning food trend of mediterranean, healthy vegetarian plates. WE ARE ALREADY ATTRACTING PROFESSIONALS AND SKILLED ENTHUSIASTS IN EQUAL MEASURES. OPTIONAL EXTENSION COURSES INCLUDE PASTRY, PHOTOGRAPHY AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE.

Salento Cooking Adventures offers a unique cooking experience where you will get hands on with handmade pasta and pizza, only using the freshest ingredients in season. Rooftop terrace aperitivo and bottomless wine included.