Ceglie Messapica Tours
Puglia Cooking class "Le orecchiette, che pasta!"
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Puglia Cooking class "Le orecchiette, che pasta!"
By Simona Ciccarese
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
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Live guide: English, Italian
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Written guide: English, Italian
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- Beverages (local red wine: Negramaro, Salice or Primitivo)
- Bottled water
- 3-course lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Nord Salento Tour, via Padula del Cimitero, sn, 72013 Ceglie Messapica BR, ItalyI will send you the position via Whatsapp, but in case of difficulties reach the cemetery of Ceglie Messapica on the SPexSS581, just outside the city. Before the cemetry, go in the tiny road called "Padula del Cimitero". Go straight on for about 200 yd till number 3 white a white gate.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 108021P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian, vegan, pascatarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 108021P2
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- V6389BRcarlag0 contributionsA Pulgia Authentic cooking experienceMy husband and I was greated by Simona in her rural and beautiful home from home, set in the Brindisi area. With the home being a typical Trulli. this made the cooking experience even more special. We were learning to make fresh pasta, sauce and a meat dish using Simona's herbs from her garden, home made chesse all out in the open air which added to the ambience. Not only did we learn how to make Orichietta but gained some history knowledge of how the Trulli houses came about. We will definately remeber the fun, the conversations and enthusiasm given from Simona as she made us feel very welcome to her culture.Written 25 May 2022
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alpacas22016
Calgary, Canada6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This was a really great experience. Different from other cooking classes we've done as it was a larger group (approx. 13) but it worked well. Much of the time was spent making the Orecchiette pasta and practicing the technique, while Simona relayed the history of Puglia, regional pasta shapes and what sauces can and more importantly cannot be served together. The class location is at her farm, where she lives in a trullo house and she provided a great explanation of the significance and history of the traditional dwelling. Simona is a really down to earth, easy person and is a wealth of information.
Written 12 October 2023
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Andrea M
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We had an excellent day with Simona at her trullo. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience of making pasta and hearing more about the history of the area. As a family of 4 (2 teenage boys) we were part of a group of 13, The food we prepared was delicious and the whole experience has given us a very happy holiday memory. We felt it was good value, a really fun experience and would definitely recommend (even the teenage boys really enjoyed it).
Written 2 September 2023
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Nick B
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What a thoroughly enjoyable evening for the whole family (2 girls 16 + 14). Simona is a fantastically welcoming and enthusiastic host, with a passion for the heritage of Puglia and it’s culinary delights including the evening’s headliner, “le orecchiette”. She guides her guests (17 in total) through a very chilled evening at her home, in a beautiful rustic location, giving insight into local traditions. The time flew by as we prepared vegetables for our cold soup starter, then the component parts of the pasta sauces, before the highlight, the pasta making itself. After a tour of the trulli and it’s history, we then sat down together to eat the product of our labours, with a glass or two of local wine and conversation amongst those who were previously strangers. Great memories made!
Written 6 August 2024
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Daisychain50
Lichfield, UK150 contributions
We had the best day of our holidays sharing it with Simone and lots of lovely people from all over the world! We made some amazing dishes and learned about local culture and history. This was such amazing value we spent most of the day learning, chatting and relaxing in such a fun way. We loved it so much we booked our friends on and they loved it too!
Written 11 October 2022
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WITraveler1
9 contributions
Oct 2022
This was a highlight of our 3 weeks in Italy/Sicily for sure! Simone was informative about everything, from showing us her historic trullo to tell us details about cooking all sorts of Italian dishes. Her mama participated too and was a delight to have helping us learn how to make orecchiette. I would highly recommend this class as an afternoon of learning and entertainment to get the full experience of Puglia!
Written 1 November 2022
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Kylie S
Sydney, Australia81 contributions
June 2022
If you enjoy cooking and love to learn about the Puglian culture….not to mention, eating a delicious 3 course meal with beverages, this is an experience not to miss. Simona and her wonderful Italian mum gave us a fantastic lesson in making pasta and forming the orecchiette unique to this area. The company was great, as everyone was engaged. Simona’s knowledge of the Puglian region was fascinating, especially as we got to tour her wonderful trullo home. I highly recommend this experience.
Written 25 June 2022
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Anna A
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Sept 2024 • Couples
We were so grateful to have such an authentic cooking experience with Simona, and the help of Anna Maria. Invited into Simona’s home, you get a wonderful insight into an Italian home and kitchen. The class itself was interesting, very informative and we left well fed and educated. Simona is very kind and welcoming. Being in a legitimate trullo, cooking orecchiette and sampling so many other elements of local cuisine was a great addition to our time in Puglia. We felt particularly special once Simona learned it was our honeymoon and that this was a chance for me to connect with my Italian heritage as my Nonno was from the neighbouring town.
Written 16 September 2024
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Andreas L
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A wonderful cooking class that I can recommend highly. Simona shares a lot about Puglia's History and it's food and welcomes you in her home. The pasta dishes and different varieties were really fun to make and tasted wonderful with ingredients from her garden and products she sources locally. There is a story to every ingredient and she puts everything into the context of Puglia's History. Thanks a lot for a wonderful day!
Written 30 June 2024
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yohanBegles
begles29 contributions
What an experience!!! Simona the property owner could not do better to create a very pleasant atmosphere and make this activity unforgettable. This is not just a cooking class but an incursion into local culture. The place is beautiful simple and peaceful and perfectly reflects the atmosphere of the area, simona teaches us to make the famous and delicious orrechiete without forgetting to pass on to us all her knowledge about local and Italian culture both culinary and historical and architectural. The discovery of his trullo and his explanations on this very particular architecture was rich in lessons.
In short, do not hesitate, the experience is worth living.
Many thanks to simona and her friend whose name I forgot (sorry for that )
for their hospitality and kindness. We will never forget that moment.
Geraldine, Gauthier and Yohan
In short, do not hesitate, the experience is worth living.
Many thanks to simona and her friend whose name I forgot (sorry for that )
for their hospitality and kindness. We will never forget that moment.
Geraldine, Gauthier and Yohan
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Written 17 August 2024
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Boris F
Woodmere, NY13 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
This cooking class was awesome. Simona truly loves what she is doing. She is really passionate about it. We could tell that she enjoyed it together with us.
The fact that this class took place on a farm was even more interesting. We were shown a Trulli house (house with a cone shaped roof made of stones) that you can find only in Puglia.
The fact that this class took place on a farm was even more interesting. We were shown a Trulli house (house with a cone shaped roof made of stones) that you can find only in Puglia.
Written 16 September 2024
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Hello we want to book for Monday 8th but appreciate short notice, is that ok and we will pay? Grazie
Written 6 April 2024
Ciao Simona! We really want to take your class but can only do it on Tuesday morning 9/20. Is there any way we could do a class that day? There are two of us and we can pay a higher rate for it to be a private lesson if that helps! Grazie mille
Written 18 September 2022
Hello- I have booked the course for 4 of us 1.8. 22 evening- I wanted to confirm it will be I English and 1 person is pescatarian and another doesn't eat lamb
Written 26 July 2022
We are interested in a cooking class and we may have more than 6 people. Is that possible to book? I see in the description a max of 10 but the tour booking only allows up to 6.
Written 24 June 2022
I think if you ask Simona she will probably say yes! She’s very approachable and friendly.
Written 25 June 2022
Qual è il luogo dell'esperienza e il punto di incontro?
La lingua è italiano?
Written 19 June 2022
Wat is thé adres of the location? Is it in Alberobello? And is There a option in 12 mei ?? It s a suprice trip for my husband. And he loves cooking.So Please can you contact me? Kinds reagards.
Written 13 March 2022
Ciao !
where are you ?
Grazie
Written 12 May 2021
Hi,
I am interested in joining the cooking class on the 28th of March. May I know your location so I can plan my itinerary? I will be driving from Matera.
Written 23 January 2020
Ciao! E' possibile avere un corso di cucine per chi e' allergico al glutine? grazie!
Written 19 October 2019
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