Cooking Classes
Taste of family, soul of Puglia: a cooking journey
5.0
Paola Maria
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
Experience with us an authentic and flavorful journey where Apulian tradition comes to life in your hands. You’ll discover the joy of making orecchiette by hand, fresh pasta that is a true symbol of Puglia, shaped with ancient gestures and passion.
But that’s not all: together we’ll prepare a rich eggplant parmigiana made with crispy, golden fried eggplants, bathed in homemade tomato sauce and wrapped in a comforting embrace of melted cheeses. A fragrant, hearty dish that will win over every palate.
Whether you’re a cooking enthusiast or a curious beginner, this class will make you feel part of a living tradition, full of stories, flavors, and gestures passed down through generations.
Join us and let yourself be carried away by the unique atmosphere and intense tastes of Puglia.
Vegetarian
Remaining char: 500
Total: €139.00
€139.00
per guest€70.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
11 reviews
- This cooking class was fantastic. Paola is such an incredible cook and host. Both of her beautiful kind daughters also joined and assisted in hosting. We are a family of 4 (kids aged 13). We all loved it and found it such a fun thing to do as a family. The location and home is so special and we felt really honoured to be welcomed into their home and feel so at home there. The food was fantastic, we all were so full and happy. It included lots of snacks, two pastas, tiramisu and accompanied with espresso and wine as well as some limoncello to top it off. Such a great way to spend an afternoon in such a beautiful town. Highly recommend!
- Truly one of the best parts of our trip. Paola and Rosanna are two joyous people who were kind and great with instruction. To cook and then eat at their own dinner table was indescribable. If you’re looking for an authentic experience with incredible hosts, you HAVE to try this. Thank you for an incredible time!!
- The experience was the most fun and authentic part of my vacation in Puglia. The place is magical, surrounded by greenery. We started by going into the garden to pick fresh produce from the vegetable garden. Then we made tiramisu and fresh pasta. Paola was incredibly patient and shared all the tips and tricks to help us prepare the dishes at their best. It was a wonderful experience that we will take home with us as our best souvenir.
- Our experience was amazing! My family and I (wife and teenage children) had a great time learning Paola’s wonderful recipes and learning about her family and the Puglia region. The food was amazing. We loved the hands on experience. A perfect day with some beautiful people.
- I am so glad we went for this experience today. We enjoyed it soooo much. Paola Maria is just amazing. Ever so nice, so helpful and patient 🙏. Bravissima. Thank you for just having us. Great hospitality - top experience. Topppp recommend
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Remaining char: 500
Total: €139.00
€139.00 per guest
Where
Paola Maria
Cesarina from 2025Location: Alberobello (BA) Languages: Italian and EnglishFor me, cooking is about sharing. I learned this from my grandmothers, who passed down the ancient family recipes to me, pieces of history captured in flavors and aromas. "Sharing" was the word my mother always said when she brought food to the table for me and my siblings: simple dishes made with vegetables from our garden and a pinch of love. Even today, cooking is my language. Sharing my passion with family and friends, in exchange for smiles, is what makes me happy. The dishes I prepare most often are: panzerotti, traditional pasta dishes, focaccia, and desserts made with jams from the fruits of my trees. This is what I want to share with those who enter my home: the Puglian essence to enjoy together.
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