Lucia
Cesarina from 2024My speciality: Orecchiette with tomato sauce.
I live in: Lecce
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Lucia!
"You always cook thinking of someone, otherwise you're just preparing food"What I love most is passing down the traditions of my region through culinary art, that is, everything that has been passed down to me by my grandmothers since I was a child. A journey that goes from homemade pasta, to traditional pittule, to the typical sweets of my land.
My specialities
- Salento appetizers such as pittule, friselline, and sceblasti.
- Orecchiette with tomato sauce.
- Pasticciotto or tiramisu.
Experiences
Cooking classes (4)
Reviews
5.0
20 reviews
- A unique experience, not only through the flavors, but also through the stories of Salento’s tradition. It was a fantastic welcome because, in addition to letting us immerse ourselves and create our own dishes, Lucia, together with her partner, introduced us to the traditional music and stories of this wonderful land, Salento! A complete and unique experience that we truly recommend to everyone.
- Lucia and Paolo are truly exceptional hosts. They make you feel at home right away and, most importantly, they make you feel like part of their family. The dishes prepared and enjoyed together with them are truly unique and full of passion for what they do. It’s an experience I highly recommend to anyone visiting Salento, if they want to find the perfect mix of tradition, simplicity, and hospitality! Carmen
- I recently had the pleasure of taking a cooking class with Lucia, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! Lucia's passion for Salento cuisine is infectious, and her warm and welcoming personality made the class both fun and informative. From the moment we stepped into her beautiful kitchen, we were immersed in the flavors and aromas of the region. Lucia expertly guided us through the preparation of traditional dishes, sharing her knowledge and tips along the way. She made even the most novice cook feel confident and capable. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious, and it was such a treat to enjoy the fruits of our labor together at the end of the class. Lucia's cooking class is not just a lesson in cooking; it's a cultural experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the Salento region and its culinary traditions. I highly recommend Lucia's cooking class to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you're sure to learn something new and have a great time. Thank you, Lucia, for an unforgettable day!
- We had an amazing time cooking with Lucia! The markets were a very fun experience and making homemade pasta was a blast! We highly reccomend this one if you are in the area and Lucia is fun and amazing host and chef. Cheers!
- What a blast! Lucia was nothing short of amazing! We had an amazing time at the market with her and her friend Paolo. Pasta making was so much fun as well as tiramisu and best of all we had it for lunch…Bravo! Grazie mille
Alex and Francis - March 2025
Top experience - March 2025
Maurice - March 2025
Charlie and Angela - February 2025
Charlie and Angela - January 2025