Lecce Frisa Cooking Class Farm to Table Experience with Wine

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

Join a hands-on cooking class in the countryside near Lecce and discover one of Salento’s most iconic dishes: frisa.
Your experience begins with a guided visit of a traditional masseria, where you’ll explore seasonal ingredients and learn about local farming traditions. You’ll discover how products go directly from the land to your table.
Then, step into the kitchen and prepare your own frisa from scratch using fresh, local ingredients and authentic recipes passed down through generations.
With the guidance of expert hosts, you’ll learn simple techniques that bring out the true flavors of Southern Italian cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
At the end, sit down and enjoy a full meal featuring what you’ve prepared, paired with a glass of local wine.
This is more than a cooking class — it’s a genuine journey into Salento’s food, culture and traditions.

Example Menu

Starter

Traditional Salento Frisa

Classic frisa topped with fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, and seasonal local ingredients.

Main

Creative Frisa Variations

A selection of gourmet reinterpretations of frisa, including “cailletta-style” and combinations with local ingredients such as mussels and beans.

Main

Friseddhata with Mussels & Beans

A traditional Salento recipe combining frisa with fresh mussels and legumes, rich in flavor and local heritage.

Dessert

Sweet Frisa Dessert & Local Wine

A unique dessert made with frisa, nuts, and chocolate, served with a glass of carefully selected local wine.

What's Included

Full meal based on traditional Salento frisa recipes prepared during the class and enjoyed together at the end.
Fresh bottled water provided throughout the experience.
One glass of local Salento wine included, perfectly paired with the dishes prepared during the experience.
Extra food and drinks
Transport to and from the meeting point is not included.
Personal expenses, Any personal purchases or extras not mentioned in the inclusions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at Masseria Stali (Via Cisterna Vecchia, Caprarica di Lecce). Show your mobile voucher or email confirmation upon arrival. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Free parking available on site.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join a unique hands-on cooking experience at a charming traditional masseria in the countryside near Lecce. Your journey begins with a guided walk through the farm, where you’ll discover seasonal ingredients, local cultivation methods, and the authentic rhythms of rural Salento life.
After this introduction, step into the kitchen and learn how to prepare one of the region’s most iconic dishes: frisa. Guided by expert local hosts, you’ll create your own dish from scratch using fresh, organic ingredients, learning simple techniques and stories behind traditional recipes.
Once the cooking session is complete, sit down in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to enjoy your homemade frisa, paired with a glass of local wine. This is more than a cooking class—it’s a genuine cultural experience that connects food, tradition, and people.
Perfect for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone looking to experience the true essence of Southern Italy.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Supplied by Masseria Stali

Tags

Cooking Classes
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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