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- English
- Italian
Set near Castellana Grotte, a town famous for its spectacular caves, this small-group experience offers an intimate way to discover Puglia through its flavours. Inside a traditional trullo in the peaceful Itria Valley countryside, guests are introduced to one of the region’s most beloved street foods: panzerotti.
The hands-on format keeps the atmosphere relaxed and engaging, while tastings of olive oil, local wine, baked goods, and cheeses turn the workshop into a complete journey through Apulian food culture.
Far from a crowded cooking class, it is a warm and convivial experience where local traditions, authentic ingredients, and the charm of the trullo setting come together naturally.
- Cook Apulian panzerotti in a traditional trullo near Castellana Grotte
- Enjoy a small-group cooking class in the Itria Valley countryside
- Taste local olive oil, wine, baked goods, and Apulian cheeses
- Discover one of Puglia’s most loved street foods with a local host
Example Menu
Starter
Baked goods & local cheese selection
Traditional baked products: friselle, focaccia, and taralli, paired with olive oil. Apulian cheeses: aged cheeses, fresh burrata, and primosale.
Main
Freshly cooked panzerotto
Taste the fried panzerotto, served hot and filled with the classic tomato and mozzarella combination, paired with local wine
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The venue is located in the Castellana Grotte countryside and is best reached by car. We recommend arriving with your own vehicle or arranging a private transfer.
What to expect
Discover the panzerotto tradition: Learn the story behind the Apulian panzerotto, a beloved local street food with roots in home cooking and simple family recipes.
Shape and fill your panzerotto: Start with dough that has already been prepared and risen, and learn how to stretch it, shape it, and fill it with the classic tomato and mozzarella filling. This vegetarian-friendly version follows the traditional Apulian style.
Seal it like a local: Close your panzerotto and seal the edges using the traditional technique. Pick up practical tips to help keep the filling inside during cooking.
Taste the genuine flavors of Puglia: While your panzerotto cooks, savour local specialties: local olive oil, regional wine, friselle, focaccia, taralli, and traditional cheeses such as burrata, primosale, several aged varieties.
Enjoy your creation: Dig into the panzerotto you prepared and raise a glass of local wine in a charming Apulian setting.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for vegans or guests with allergies or intolerances to gluten, lactose, milk and dairy products, tomato, yeast, olive oil, sulphites or nuts
- The experience takes place in the countryside near Castellana Grotte
- The location is best reached by car. We recommend coming with your own vehicle or arranging a private transfer in advance
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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