Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce (Corigliano)
Join Enza and her family in their charming villa in Corigliano d’Otranto, a picturesque village just 15 minutes from Lecce and one of the most beautiful historic towns in Salento. Discover the joy of making orecchiette and macaroni using traditional Apulian techniques and fresh local ingredients.
This immersive cooking class takes place in an authentic and welcoming Salento home, where simplicity meets tradition. Together, we'll prepare classic regional recipes using seasonal produce, handmade pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and vegetables grown in our garden or sourced from local farmers.
You'll enjoy a rich table of traditional dishes passed down through generations, from orecchiette with tomato and basil to maccheroni with seafood or chickpea cream and walnut crumble – all paired with excellent local wines. We'll end the evening with a delicious jam tart, a sip of homemade limoncello, and a touch of traditional music – the true flavors and authentic spirit of Puglia.
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What's included in Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting in Lecce (Corigliano)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)In a welcoming and authentic Salento family villa, you'll experience a hands-on cooking class and a relaxing dinner full of southern Italian charm. Located in the historical village of Corigliano d’Otranto – just 15 minutes from Lecce – the setting is as special as the food. You'll start with an aperitif by the pool or near the fireplace, depending on the season. Then, guided by Enza and her family, you’ll make fresh pasta together using time-honored methods. Dinner is served in a cozy, homely setting – on the veranda in summer, or by the fire in winter. The evening is enriched by laughter, stories, good music, and the company of new friends. Vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free options are available. Children are welcome, and the space is accessible and family-friendly. At the end of the evening, enjoy a taste of our homemade limoncello and feel like part of the family.
Food Menu
STARTER - Homemade bread with friselle, olives, and garden vegetables
Mixed platter with local salami, cheeses, and seasonal delights Served with prosecco and a warm family welcome
MAIN - Handmade orecchiette with fresh tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Fresh pasta orecchiette made with durum wheat flour. The round and concave shape, perfect for the most varied condiments.
MAIN - Maccheroni with mussels and clams – a true taste of the Mediterranean
Maccheroncini topped with mussels and clams, with a Mediterranean flavour
MAIN - Macaroni with chickpea cream and toasted bread and walnut crumble
An old recipe from Enza’s grandmother, made with zero-kilometer ingredients grown in Mamma Lucetta’s garden.
DESSERT - jam tart
Classic jam tart, just like grandma used to make
DESSERT - Chocolate salami
a delicious sweet made with dark chocolate, soy milk, and crunchy wholemeal biscuits
DESSERT - Drinks
Reserve Local wines from Salento Prosecco, limoncello, coffee and/or tea Bottled water throughout the experience
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Prosecco - Wine - Limoncello
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
- musical instruments are made available to guests (Piano, guitar, Sax)
- Guests can use the private swimming pool
- people in wheelchairs are welcome and will be helped by us to accommodate themselves
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