2 Hours Small Group Cooking Class with Wine Tastings in Matera

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This cooking class captures the true essence of Matera — a blend of ancient traditions, warm hospitality, and simple, genuine flavors. In a kitchen carved into the city’s iconic stone dwellings, you’ll prepare time-honored recipes passed down through generations, using fresh ingredients from the local countryside. Each dish tells a story of resilience and community, seasoned with olive oil, laughter, and southern sunshine. It’s more than a class — it’s a journey into the heart of Lucanian culture, one bite at a time!

Example Menu

Main

Fresh Cavatelli and Orecchiette Pasta

Mixed with local tomato sauce or cacio cheese and pepper.

Main

Wine Pairing

Dishes served with one, three, or four regional wines.

Dessert

Cannolo from Matera

Local bread, mousse of ricotta cheese and orange cream.

What's Included

Bottled water
Orecchiette and Cavatelli Pasta with toppings
Local Wine
Dessert
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Piazza Vittorio Veneto, walk down Via delle Beccherie on the right and continue straight for about 200 meters. You’ll find “La Gattabuia” on your left at Via delle Beccherie 90/92, a cozy cave-style restaurant just 3–4 minutes from the main square.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into a cozy kitchen in the heart of Matera and learn to cook like a local. Guided by an expert home chef, you’ll prepare classic Lucanian dishes — from hand-rolled pasta to rich seasonal sauces — using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. As you cook, you’ll hear stories about Matera’s culinary traditions and everyday life in Southern Italy.

After the lesson, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve created, perfectly paired with local wine. With small group sizes, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, master techniques, and savor a warm, authentic taste of Matera’s culture!

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Naples Together

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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