Matera Culinary Experience: Learn Cooking in the Midst of Olive and Orange Groves
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45 Ratings
Matera
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Basilicata countryside and learn the art of cooking amidst olive and orange groves. Discover traditional ingredients and techniques in a professional kitchen.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bari airport bus station - Get away from the hustle and bustle of the Sassi di Matera and discover a true Italian farm.

Silvia, Greg and Agriturismo L’Assiolo invite you to your own personal cooking class set at a beautiful local organic olive and orange farm just outside of Matera in the Italian countryside.

First up, a quick tour of the farm so that you can really understand where the food we use in this part of the world comes from. Learn all about our ‘liquid gold’, extra virgin olive oil, and how we produce it with our very own trees. What’s more, you’ll get the chance to eat some fruit straight from a tree - just like a real Italian farmer!

Then, it’ll be straight into the kitchen where you’ll meet Silvia, the daughter of the family, who has had over 20 years of seeing her Mamma wow local and international guests with her traditional Matera, farmhouse cooking.

You’ll learn the authentic, original way to make fresh pasta, a typical pasta sauce and also two typical dishes from Matera. From secret techniques to our philosophy of simplicity, this special experience in the countryside of Southern Italy will whisk you away to a side of Italy that is truly authentic.

What's Included
  • Lunch included.
Meal Options
  • Fresh Pasta
  • Sauce for Fresh Pasta
  • Traditional Antipasto
  • Traditional Antipasto
Additional Information

Nestled in the distinct and stunning natural landscapes of Basilicata, the farmhouse construction utilized conventional materials sourced locally. The farm is composed of more than 2000 olive trees and nearly 300 orange trees together with organic gardens producing a variety of fruits and vegetables such as eggplants, zucchinis, tomatoes, artichokes, chicory, lemons, cherries, pomegranates, and a whole lot more. Visitors will have the opportunity to enhance their cooking skills in the farm’s proficient kitchen.

Location
Bari airport bus station
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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814eleanorg
Mar 26, 2024
Absolutely superb, fun and authentic experience. - Absolutely superb! The best thing in our Italy trip so far. Beautiful place, beautiful people, beautiful food - the whole experience was truly excellent. Silvia and Greg are so friendly and genuine, they have a real passion for their home and their culture. The class was fun and informative and the food was of course fantastic and so fresh. Can't recommend the Matera Cooking Class enough!
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748jeroenk
Oct 26, 2023
Matera cooking class - It was fantastic, what a great experience, The stories, the location of the plantation, the animals and of course the food, just great
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Stay36480180692
Oct 23, 2023
Wonderful - The Matera cooking class was a wonderful Experience!! Greg showed us around the farm and Silvia taught us how to make a few Itslian dishes. All in all it was amazing and we can really rrcommend it!!
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Alyshaa_91
Sep 4, 2023
The PERFECT cooking experience! - If you're looking for an amazing cooking class experience - look no further. From the moment we stepped foot on Greg & Silvia's property we felt like we were part of the family! It is more than just a cooking class, where you learn about the property, the family, olive oil and the farm way of life over the generations. This cooking class and meeting Greg & Silvia was one of the highlights of our trip. Would highly recommend this beautiful experience!
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N4957dojohnw
Aug 1, 2023
Cooking Class - We had so much fun spending the day with Silvia and Greg. It was the BEST experience we had on our 3 week trip through southern Italy.
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Psalmini83
Jul 27, 2023
Fantastic Experience! - My wife and I came here for a cooking class and tour of the grounds and it was a great experience, Silvia and Greg are very hospitable and the food we made together was delicious! If we are ever in the area again we will definitely be coming back! If we could give 10 stars we would! It was truly an unforgettable experience
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Blairsteven90
Jul 20, 2023
10 out of 10 culinary excellence - The whole cooking class from start to finish was excellent. From the farm to the plate, everything was explained and clearly demonstrated in keeping with traditional Italian cooking. The food was a stand out and the best we had eaten in our three week stay in Italy.
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Robert
Jun 16, 2023
Think paradise. Olive grove by a beautiful lake. Incredible hosts. Knowledgeable, kind, warm, funny. - When you think of the perfect experience in Italy…this is it. Great food, great fun and amazing hosts. A milestone experience for all 16 of us.
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Nbmom
May 27, 2023
Best Cooking Class Ever! - I can't say enough about this cooking class and Silvia and Greg! Greg picked up in town and driven to their farm. It was an absolutely beautiful drive and even more beautiful when we got there. Greg was full of so much history and knowledge. He gave us a tour of the farm. We saw their new donkey, dogs, cats a horse. We sampled lemons off the tree with sugar. We went inside after our tour and met Silvia after the tour in the main dining room of the house. It was just me and my two daughters for the class. So special! We made cavatelli and orecchiette pasta. We then went into the main kitchen to make the sauce, fried bread balls, and bruschetta. We even got to meet Silvia's mom who was in the kitchen with some helpers preparing for Sunday lunch. After the meal was cooked we sat in the dining room and Silvia brought out at least 5 or 6 antipasto dishes and wine from a neighbor. We then had our pasta (we were already full but kept going), a version of lemoncello and cookies. We loved Silvia and Greg. They made us feel like family. I love a cooking class but this was an experience that exceeded my expectations. I wouldn't miss this one.
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Peterm1
May 22, 2023
A Must in Matera! - An absolute must in Matera! Greg and Silvia are wonderful hosts. After Greg introduced us to the farm, including giving us slices of lemon off the tree with sugar on them (surprisingly good!), we met Silvia and learned how to make fresh pasta. We then went into the kitchen and prepared delicious bruschetta, a vegetable sauce for the pasta, and fried cheese “meatballs.” We learned about the culture and how it impacted cooking in this area. We then had a feast for lunch, including additional local fresh foods from the farm and made by the family. Hands down one of the highlights of our trip - highly recommend it!
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