Questions about our Cooking Experience

The experience takes place in our family home in Corigliano d’Otranto, a small town in the heart of Salento (Puglia), near Lecce.
It’s not a restaurant or a cooking school: it’s a real home where we welcome guests around our table.

Here is the link to our Google Maps location to reach us: Cooking Love – Handmade Pasta & Traditional Cooking Class near Lecce.

The whole experience lasts around 3-3,5 hours.
The evening usually includes:

• welcome aperitivo with local snacks and drinks,
• hands-on pasta making with Enza,
• dinner together with the pasta you prepared, local wine, dessert and limoncello.

You’ll spend the evening with us like a guest in our home:

1. Arrive and settle in with an aperitivo and some conversation;
2. Learn to make orecchiette and maccheroncini by hand with Enza, using traditional family techniques;
3. Sit down together to enjoy the pasta you made, with homemade sauces, local vegetables and cheese. The dinner is accompanied by excellent local wines and soft drinks;
4. Finish with Enza’s homemade pie and a glass of limoncello, while we share stories and music.

It’s relaxed, friendly and focused on sharing, not on perfection.

Yes. Many of our guests come alone and leave with new friends.

We always seat everyone at one big table, so it’s easy to chat and connect. If you’re traveling by yourself, you’re very welcome.

Yes. We often host:

• bachelorette parties / hen dos,
• birthdays and anniversaries,
• family celebrations and friends’ trips.

If you’d like something more personal (special timing, small group, specific requests), just contact us and we’ll see what’s possible.

The price includes:

• welcome aperitivo with local snacks and drinks,
• hands-on pasta making session,
• full dinner with the pasta you prepared,
• local wine, water and soft drinks during dinner,
• dessert and limoncello,
• a few surprises to make the evening an unforgettable memory.

Everything is served family-style around our table.

Please tell us in advance if anyone in your group has:

• food allergies,
• intolerances (e.g. gluten, lactose),
• specific diets (vegetarian, vegan, etc.).

We’ll do our best to adapt the menu or suggest alternatives so everyone can enjoy the evening safely.

Yes. Our handmade pasta (orecchiette and maccheroncini) is made in the traditional Pugliese style, with just flour and water, no eggs.

This means the base is already suitable for vegetarian and often for vegan diets. We also prepare:

• vegetarian sauces and sides,
• vegan-friendly dishes on request.

Just tell us your needs when you book or write to us, and we’ll organize everything accordingly.

You can book directly through our online calendar on the homepage in the “Book Now” section.

Choose your preferred date, check the available times and complete your reservation.
If you have any questions, special requests or need help choosing a date, contact us through the Contact Us form or send us a message on WhatsApp. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

We recommend booking at least a few days in advance, especially in high season (summer, holidays, weekends).

Last-minute spots are sometimes available, but there’s no guarantee. If you have a specific date in mind, it’s safer to reserve early.

If you need to change your date or cancel, please contact us as soon as possible.

We understand that travel plans can change. Depending on timing and availability, we’ll try to offer alternative dates or solutions.

Yes. Many guests book the experience as a gift for a partner, friend or family member.

If you’d like, we can help you organize the details (date, message, special touches). Just write to us and we’ll arrange it together.

Most guests reach us by car or taxi from Lecce, Otranto or nearby towns and beaches.

We’re about a 20–25 minute drive from Lecce centre.
There is free parking on our property, and we’ll send you exact directions and a map pin after booking.

Here is the link to our Google Maps location to reach us: Cooking Love – Handmade Pasta & Traditional Cooking Class near Lecce.

Yes. Cooking Love is easily reachable from across Puglia.

Many guests visit us from Bari, Brindisi, Lecce, Otranto, Ostuni and Alberobello as part of their Puglia itinerary. We’re within easy reach of Bari and Brindisi airports, as well as the region’s main ports, and offer free parking on our property.

Here is the link to our Google Maps location to reach us: Cooking Love – Handmade Pasta & Traditional Cooking Class near Lecce.

Yes, children are welcome.

Many families join us with kids who enjoy making pasta and being part of the evening. If you have very young children or specific needs, feel free to message us first so we can advise you.

The experience is mainly in English and Italian.

Enza and Antonio are used to hosting guests from all over the world and will make sure everything is clear, even if your Italian is basic.

Wear something comfortable and easy to move in.

You’ll be standing, kneading dough and handling flour, so avoid very tight clothes or long sleeves that might get in the way. Closed shoes are recommended but not mandatory.

Yes. We can provide a regular receipt for your booking.

If you need an invoice with specific details (company name, VAT number, etc.), please let us know when you book or in your message.

Not at all.

While many guests are traveling in Puglia from other countries, we also welcome:

• people living in Italy who want a special evening,
• locals celebrating an occasion,
• anyone who loves food, hospitality and meeting new people.

If you feel curious about our table and our stories, you’re welcome.