You will learn how to cook local traditional recipes with excellent Chef Gianna, and discover the best of the region, meeting producers of local excellence, local expert and the best tourist guides.
The culture and the Italian gastronomic wealth is unequaled in the world. Every region, from north to south, can boast a tradition of tastes, flavors, recipes, delicious wines and DOP products, which represent an inestimable value. A culinary vacation in Salento is perfect for those looking to enjoy excellence of our culinary tradition, staying in the wonderful baroque of Lecce or in a typical Masseria.
Everything about Apulia – its food, wine, and culture – exudes passion and sophistication. The bustling outdoor food markets, a collage of flavors, smells and vibrant colors. Salento has a rich seafaring past, and a landscape wreathed in olive groves and vineyards. Savoring life slowly is a “Salento way of life” – traditional folk festivals; simple, honest food drenched in olive oil; and markets overflowing with fish, fruit and vegetables.
Our cooking vacations include comfortable accommodations in one of any number of lovely properties. And of course, the hands-on cooking classes will introduce you to the finest apulian cuisine or Leccese dishes, using the freshest ingredients and focusing on regional specialties. Take a cooking vacation and journey with Cooking Experience to these lands of sunshine and warmth for the experience of a lifetime!
During your stay, Chef Gianna will accompany you to discover traditions, flavors and culture of Salento. Visit prestigious wineries and prepare “hands-on” delicious traditional menus, based on simple cooking.
Culinary tours, hands-on cooking classes, market tours and cultural adventures in Salento.
Let yourself be conquered by the flavors and scents of Salento, including Masserie, vineyards and ancient olive mills, and rediscover the authentic taste of hospitality with the culinary holidays proposed by Cooking Experience.
An alternation of enjoyable activities that will make your holiday unforgettable.
Please call us or email chef Gianna for more information, itineraries and next scheduled dates.
Below, the program details.
Itinerary: 8 days, 7 nights
The check-in and check-out from Saturday to Saturday. Other days of check-in may be available upon request, please call for details.
Saturday: arrival and welcome dinner
XXX arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel / villa XXX.
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: Departure
* Note: This program can vary due to adverse weather conditions, holy days or festivals. All activities, in case of reprogramming, are always included in the culinary week.