Dive into the regional traditions of everyday Italy and discover the secrets of Otranto's cuisine. Learning how to cook in a local home is a wonderful way to gain insight into Italy's real culture. What could be a better souvenir than cooking knowledge to last a lifetime? Learn how to prepare 3 local recipes from scratch with your Cesarina, and discover the secrets of regional Italian cuisine. The pleasure of conviviality goes far beyond good food and wine. Our guests take part in an experience which is so much more than just a cooking class. Learning and dining with a Cesarina gives you the chance to be welcomed in like one of the family and live like the Italians do. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:00 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Otranto lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $166 per person for this Lecce experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 4–8 pay from $82, adults from $166. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, for privacy reason, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cesarine: Cooking Class.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How wonderful this was at Italian Lidia Vergani in Otranto, son and daughter-in-law. Warm welcome and explanation what we would make, delicious tiramisu, fresh pasta and eggplant pancakes. Outside with English speaking son ate everything and there was even more local food served. Ooh how nice and tasty this was. A food experience that we will not soon forget.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Otranto | 3 hours | 5.0 (1) | $166 | |
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