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- English
- Italian
Join a hands-on cooking experience in Polignano a Mare that goes beyond a classic fresh pasta class.
Set in the garden of a private villa near the seafront, this workshop invites you to slow down, cook with your hands and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a local home-style setting.
Your local host will guide you through the making of orecchiette and cavatelli, two iconic shapes of Apulian pasta, while sharing stories, gestures and traditions from the region’s kitchen.
Alongside the pasta, you’ll also discover Apulian focaccia, one of the most loved flavours of Puglia’s everyday food culture. Watch how it is prepared, from the dough and tray stretching to the toppings and baking, and see why this simple, fragrant recipe is so deeply rooted in local life.
After the workshop, sit down in a convivial setting to enjoy pasta with fresh tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese, warm focaccia and local wine served throughout the experience.
Example Menu
Starter
Freshly baked focaccia
Main
Pasta with fresh tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The venue is easy to reach: 10 minutes on foot from the town centre or 8 minutes on foot from Polignano railway station.
What to expect
Meet your local host and step into the relaxed atmosphere of the villa’s garden.
Put on your apron and take your place at an individual workstation equipped with ingredients, utensils, and everything you need for the class, including the local wine served throughout the experience.
Learn how to shape two traditional pasta types, orecchiette and cavatelli, using simple gestures passed down through local culinary tradition. Enjoy curiosities about Apulian pasta shared by your host.
Watch a guided demonstration of Apulian focaccia, from the dough and tray stretching to the toppings and baking.
End the experience around the table with pasta served with fresh tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese, warm focaccia, and local wine in a convivial atmosphere.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This experience is not suitable for guests with allergies or intolerances to gluten, tomato, yeast, olive oil, sulphites or nuts
- Please advise any food allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Alcoholic drinks are served only to guests aged 18 and over
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This experience is not suitable for guests with allergies or intolerances to gluten, tomato, yeast, olive oil, sulphites or nuts
- Please advise any food allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Alcoholic drinks are served only to guests aged 18 and over
- The activity can take place indoors or outdoors depending on the weather, thanks to the villa’s garden and climate-controlled winter garden
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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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