Farmhouse Pasta Cooking Class

Farmhouse Pasta Cooking Class, 4 hours, rated 5 across 96 traveller reviews.

Overview

Four hours at a traditional farm in the Matera countryside. That is the shape of this cooking class, which hosts no more than six travellers at a time and pairs them with a local family. The visit begins outdoors with a walk through the farm's olive and orange groves before anyone ties on an apron.

The kitchen session is the heart of it. When the cooking is done, everyone sits down to a country-style lunch built around what the group has made: the pasta with its traditional sauce as the primo, a spread of local antipasti, plus snacks, wine and water.

The class suits travellers who want a break from sightseeing, and anyone curious about rural life in the region rather than another monument. One reviewer described a wonderful day with delightful hosts, and left with a list of their favourite restaurants, bars and cafes in Matera. It starts at 10:00 and returns to the original meeting point.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the bus stationThe meeting point is the bus station at Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 20, Matera. The class starts at 10:00.
2. Travel to the farmhouseThe group heads out to a traditional farm in Matera's rural surroundings.
3. Walk the grovesGuests meet the local family and wander the farm's olive and orange groves with them.
4. Cooking sessionEveryone works in the kitchen preparing fresh pasta and other classic dishes under the hosts' guidance.
5. Country-style lunchThe group eats together: antipasti, the pasta in traditional sauce, snacks, wine and water.
6. Return to MateraThe experience ends back at the original meeting point, four hours after the 10:00 start.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this class.

• Small group. One reviewer described a wonderful day with lots of laughs while making pasta.
• Eating well. Lunch is substantial: antipasti, the pasta primo, snacks, wine and water are all included. Come hungry, since one reviewer noted many small dishes to try alongside the meal.
• Outdoor walking. Part of the visit is a wander around the farm's grounds and groves. Comfortable shoes make this portion of the day easier.
• Getting there. The meeting point is the bus station at Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 20 in Matera, near public transportation. Arrive for the 10:00 start with time to spare.
• Accessibility. The listing states the experience is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. Anyone with specific mobility concerns can confirm details through the booking page.
• Local tips. The hosts live in the area and cook its traditional dishes. One review mentioned leaving with restaurant and cafe recommendations for Matera, so it is worth asking questions over lunch.

Common issues. The class needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met, guests are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Confirmation can take up to 48 hours after booking and depends on availability. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 10:00 start receive no refund.

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