Cooking classes
Apulian cuisine in a former monastery in Monopoli
5.0
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
An experience of conviviality, kneading dough, savoring aromas, and the joy of sharing a meal in the rooms of a former 19th-century monastery in Monopoli's historic center. I invite you into my kitchen for a journey through the authentic flavors of Apulian tradition, where every dish tells a story of passion and local ingredients. Handmade cavatelli, carefully prepared and served with fresh tomato sauce and ricotta marzotica, offering an intense and distinctive flavor. Stuffed pasta with seasonal vegetables, celebrating the freshness and simplicity of our land. A special tiramisu, featuring a homemade biscuit base for an extra authentic touch. I look forward to cooking together!
Vegetarian
€153.00 per guest
(€76.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00
per guest€76.50 per child
Reviews
5.0
1 review
- If we could give 10 stars we would! Marilena was a fantastic host and we highly recommend experiencing her talent in her beautiful and welcoming home. Everything that Marilena cooked was absolutely delicious. We were 2 couples and all thoroughly enjoyed Marilena’s humour, hospitality and her teaching style. We had very tasty things to eat before the class, the great pasta dish that we made and finished with the best tiramisu I have ever tasted. There was plenty of vino (and us Australians love our wine!) and Limoncello to finish. Do not miss this experience, it was one of the highlights of our holiday!
Susan Lamont - June 2025
€153.00 per guest
(€76.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00 per guest
Where
Marilena
Cesarina from 2025Location: Monopoli Languages: Italian and EnglishMy name is Marilena, and I am an artist of restoration: I give new life to forgotten materials and objects, transforming them into unique creations. This same passion extends to my cooking, where I honor tradition with fresh, seasonal ingredients. I live and work in the heart of Monopoli, in a historic 19th-century former monastery overlooking the Itria Valley and the sea. Here, I warmly welcome those who wish to discover the authentic flavors of our land, through seasonal vegetables, homemade fresh pasta, and seafood or meat specialties, always prepared with fresh, local ingredients. I dream of sharing my table with people from all over the world, telling the story of our culture through food. I love welcoming guests into a special place, offering authentic and unforgettable culinary experiences.
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