6 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.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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