12 Cooking Classes in Lecce Worth an Evening

1.Pasta Making Class in 1400s-Era Courtyard with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 369 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $68Our pick

At Lecce’s Faggiano Archaeological Museum, local cooks including Teresa and Luciana teach you to shape orecchiette and Sagne by hand. Expect a 2.5-hour, hands-on class in a 1400s courtyard, followed by your pasta, wine, and conversation with an international group.

“Great experience of cooking Orechiette pasta and delicious dinner afterwards ! The class was very well organized, the “teachers” were all very kind and provided thorough explanations. We really had a lot of fun preparing the pasta. The dinner afterwards in this ancient house was lovely, with a nice appetitive, wine and dessert! We were pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the overall experience and this will be one of the greatest memory of our stay in Lecce !”

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2.Make pasta, drink wine. Cooking class with transported included!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Meet Lisa and Fabio near Porta Napoli in Lecce, then ride to their garden villa for a hands-on class in orecchiette and maccheroncini. You will make pasta from semolina and water, enjoy Salento antipasti and wine, eat the meal you helped prepare, and finish with panna cotta and limoncello.

“We had the most incredible experience at our cooking class in Lecce last night. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely welcome and at ease. Lisa and Fabio were the perfect hosts — warm, hospitable, and so passionate about sharing their love and knowledge of traditional Italian cooking. We learned so much throughout the evening, not just about the recipes, but also the cultural significance behind them. Their approach was hands-on, informative, and above all, fun! It truly felt like cooking with old friends. A special mention must go to Joy, their beautiful 9-month-old retriever, who brought an extra dose of charm and happiness to the evening. He was…”

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3.Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join a Cesarine host in a local Lecce home for a hands-on lesson in two fresh pastas and tiramisu. Hosts such as Katia, Pierangela, Francesca, Matilde, and Carlo have welcomed cooks into family kitchens, sometimes with garden ingredients, aperitivo, wine, and stories of Puglian food traditions.

“We booked a cooking class to learn to make pasta and tiramisu. Once we arrived, we quickly realized that this class was much more than just cooking. Carlo and his family welcomed us into their home and treated us like family. They explained the history of the property and taught us about Italian culture and food. They also explained the many things they grow on the property that go directly into the recipes. Truly a farm to table experience. The instruction was terrific and the food was amazing. Bring your appetite because the courses keep coming. A wonderful experience. Grazie!”

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4.Private Cooking Class in Lecce (Corigliano): Handmade pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $89

Spend 3.5 hours with Enza and Antonio near Lecce, learning to shape orecchiette and macaroni from simple ingredients. Cook by the pool, taste seasonal Salento dishes and local wine, then finish dinner with music and homemade limoncello in a welcoming home setting.

“Enza and Antonio are very friendly, we learned a lot about Italian food and the food was delicious!”

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5.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $146

Spend three hours in a local home near Lecce learning to roll fresh pasta, shape two pasta types, and make tiramisu. Your Italian or English-speaking host provides an aperitivo, wine, coffee, and the meal you prepare. The address arrives after booking.

“Very authentic italian experience. The premises was beautiful and very lovely hosts, Carlo and Jozie. We had a small issue finding the location but Carlo came and found us 😂 We made Eggplant Parmigiano, Portobello Mushroom Ravioli, Zucchini Tagliatelle and Tiramisu! All amazing.”

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6.Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Otranto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Join a small group in an Otranto home for a hands-on class with local Cesarine hosts such as Nonna Lidia and her granddaughter Gaia. You’ll make two kinds of fresh pasta and tiramisu, then sit down for a meal with local wine and coffee. Lunch and dinner times are available.

“Amazing time and best meal we’ve had in Italy. Went above and beyond and even served mussels. We had a lot of fun pasta. Lidia and her family were the best!”

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7.Cooking Class Orecchiette & Vino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Meet the English-speaking cooking team at BALU’ Bistrot Shop in Lecce’s old town. In about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll make orecchiette dough with three ingredients, sample local foods and wine, then eat your pasta with sugo and cacioricotta.

“loved the family that hosted this event. The pasta making was fun and the instructor did an amazing job describing how to do so! The wine and food felt consistently flowing. We also got to talk to other travelers which was fun.”

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8.Pasta Class and wine tasting in Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $103

Meet at 11 a.m. in central Lecce for a hands-on orecchiette class in a local wine bistrot. You’ll shape pasta, prepare sauces, taste Puglian wines, and eat a three-course lunch. The group is limited to 10, and recipes are provided for cooking at home.

“Fun little class with a few other couples. Our talented chef taught us how to mix and make the raw pasta, then how to shape and form orichiette by hand. We drank along the way and ate our pasta cooked with a lovely tomato sauce and mRead more”

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9.Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina’s home with tasting in Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $171

Spend about three hours in a private Lecce home with a Cesarina, learning two pasta dishes and tiramisù in English. The class can suit children and beginners, and may take place in a characterful family home such as Carlo’s 1800s summer villa.

“What a wonderful and truly unique experience....The visit to Carlo's family summer villa which has been in his family since it was built in the 1800's alone was worth the booking. Rustic and very Italian authentic in the best way. The cooking was more via demonstration but it was wonderful to watch them work and the cuisine in the end was delicious, especially with the garden setting.”

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10.Private pasta-making class at a local’s home with tasting in Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about three hours in a Lecce resident’s home learning three regional pasta recipes, such as orecchiette, tagliatelle, fusilli, ravioli, or sagne torte. Lucia, Francesca, and their families bring patience, humor, local cooking tips, and wine to a private class ending with dinner.

“We joined a cooking class with Lucia in Lecce as a family, and it was an amazing experience and a wonderful memory from our holiday in Puglia. Together with my wife and two daughters, we learned step-by-step how to make traditional orecchiette and tiramisu. Everything was explained clearly and patiently, and it was so much fun to do, the result was absolutely delicious. Lucia was assisted by Frederica and her husband Paulo, who added charm and humor while giving extra insights. Lucia is not only a highly talented cook but also a gifted singer of traditional Tarantella. All in all, it was a unique and heartwarming experience. Thank you, Lucia,…”

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11.Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $164

You’ll join a certified home cook in a private Lecce-area home for a three-hour lesson on three regional pasta recipes. Carlo and Giusy have hosted a memorable class featuring tiramisu, gnocchi, and tagliatelle, followed by dinner in a garden. Expect hands-on cooking, wine, coffee, and a meal at the family table.

“culinary adventure. Deliciously cooked and eaten with the Italian family”

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12.Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina’s home with tasting in Otranto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Meet a Cesarina in a private Otranto home for a three-hour, hands-on lesson in two pasta dishes and tiramisu. You cook family recipes, eat what you make, and may share the meal in a garden. English support is available, though your host may rely on family translation.

“This Viator cooking class was an absolutely wonderful and authentic experience. From start to finish, the class was genuinely hands-on, allowing us to partake in the making of the family recipe dishes, which made the final meal feel incredibly rewarding. The hosts were truly the highlight—they were so fun and friendly, creating a warm, welcoming, and lively atmosphere that made everyone feel at ease. We were lucky enough to enjoy the fruits of our labor in their lovely garden, which was a beautiful setting for the meal. Speaking of the meal, there was so much food, and everything we made was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this class to anyone…”

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