Cooking Experience

experience the authenticity of Salento, get your hands in the dough

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Pizzica and cuisine

This exclusive programme combines Salento cuisine, good living, and popular culture in an authentic and engaging experience. After the tasting, the evening comes alive with the overwhelming energy of the pizzica.

Followed by: Chef Gianna Greco

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Focaccia and pasta

Get your hands in the dough and rediscover the art of Italian tradition in an authentic and engaging experience. Guided by our chef, you will learn to prepare perfect doughs and iconic shapes, from orecchiette to ravioli, enhanced with fresh seasonings and local seasonal ingredients. Customisable for every need, including vegan or egg-free options.

Followed by: Chef Gianna Greco

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Mozzarella

Discover the secrets of Apulian dairy products in an authentic and engaging experience. With a master cheesemaker, you will witness the creation of mozzarella, burrata, and stracciatella, tasting them fresh from the production. With Chef Gianna, you will prepare focaccia and typical baked goods, perfect for a lunch or dinner with genuine flavours.

Followed by: Chef Gianna Greco

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Home chef

Experience the authentic flavours of Puglia amidst farmhouses, villas, and crystal-clear sea. With Chef Gianna in your home, prepare traditional dishes using fresh local ingredients and taste selected Salento wines. Tailored courses and dinners for an exclusive experience, combining relaxation, tradition, and unforgettable taste.

A equipped kitchen and adequate space for the course to take place are required.

Treat yourself to the luxury of experiencing Salento in the most authentic and engaging way: cooking, tasting, and sharing precious moments in an atmosphere of relaxation and harmony.

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Local market

This is the experience signed by Chef Gianna to discover the true soul of Salento cuisine between tradition and conviviality. From a stroll through the market with fresh, local produce to the preparation of a complete menu at individual stations, every moment is designed to immerse you in the territory. It concludes with a tasting of Apulian wines and the sending of recipes via email.

Followed by: Chef Gianna Greco

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Sweet treats from Salento

Discover the sweet Salento tradition, where experience and high-quality ingredients give life to authentic masterpieces. Eggs, flour, and sugar come together with almonds, honey, cooked must, and cinnamon in recipes passed down through generations. From festive sweets to rustic specialities, each preparation tells a story to be experienced all year round with Cooking Experience.

Followed by: Chef Gianna Greco

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Wine tasting

With Chef Gianna, experience a guided tasting of the finest wines from Salento at our Cooking Experience school. From intense reds like Primitivo and Negroamaro to fresh whites like Verdeca and Fiano, you will discover the history and characteristics of the indigenous grape varieties. The journey is enriched with stories and gastronomic pairings for an authentic and convivial experience in the heart of Salento.

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The Apulian sea, with almost 800 km of coastline featuring enchanting beaches and imposing cliffs, is not only natural beauty but also a rich fishing territory. Every day, the ports fill up with fresh fish – from blue fish to shellfish, such as the renowned black mussels and oysters from the Gulf of Taranto, favoured by the fresh water.

An unmissable experience is the Port of Gallipoli, where the lively fish market, with its auctions and bustling stalls, offers unique emotions.

Accompanied by Gianna, visitors can discover the different types of fish, learn how to clean and cook them using traditional methods, and then enjoy the result during a lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines.