Join us for an unforgettable Cooking class from 12th to 18th May 2025 at our original Cook School in Salento, Italy. This exclusive experience includes luxurious accommodation and a wealth of tips and tricks to perfect your cooking skills. Learn the secret recipes of nonna's, and indulge in the art of hand-cooking with the finest natural ingredients, from vegetables to fish and seafood, and meat dishes. From handmade pasta and bread baking to classic desserts, this class promises to be a gastronomic delight for all food enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Italy.
Who are we?
Claudine and Oliver Nyaguy, a dynamic couple from Switzerland, have realized their passion for good and healthy food in Apulia. As former health professionals, they know exactly what it means to strengthen body and mind through nutrition. They combine their expertise in health and their love of Mediterranean cuisine in a lifestyle that harmonizes pleasure and well-being. In Puglia, they live out their passion every day by transforming local, fresh ingredients into delicious and nutritious dishes.
Fall Cooking Class 13.-19. Okt. 2025
Exclusive 7-day cooking course in Salento, Italy
Accommodation: Masseria Baroni di Montesardo, Salento, Italy
Course location: Villa Lido, Lido Marini/Salve
Welcome to a unique culinary experience in the heart of Salento, a region known for its Mediterranean cuisine and rich traditions. You will stay at the luxurious 5-star Masseria Baroni di Montesardo and take part in an intensive cooking course at the picturesque Villa Lido. Each day is dedicated to a specific culinary theme, immersing you in the food culture of Salento. A maximum of 8-10 participants makes this cooking course individual and exclusive with a high learning potential.
Day 1: Arrival and check-in at the Masseria Baroni di Montesardo
Afternoon:
Arrival: check-in and welcome at the exclusive Masseria Baroni di Montesardo. You will be introduced to the historic charm of this luxurious accommodation.
Welcome cocktail: Meet your hosts and fellow participants over an aperitivo in the beautiful courtyard of the masseria.
Welcome dinner at the Villa Lido: Enjoy a traditional dinner prepared by a local chef to give you a first taste of Salentine cuisine.
Day 2: Pasta - orecchiette and typical pasta dishes
Location: Villa Lido
Morning:
Transfer to Villa Lido: after breakfast at the masseria, you will drive to Villa Lido, the beautiful location of the cooking course.
Theoretical introduction: introduction to the history and techniques of orecchiette and other typical Salento pasta.
Afternoon:
Practical workshop: Making orecchiette, home made ravioli and other regional pasta shapes. Preparation of the accompanying sauces, such as tomato sauce with basil or Ragu alla Salentina.
Tasting: Enjoy the freshly made pasta over lunch at the villa.
Evening:
Return to the masseria: free time to relax or explore the surrounding area.
Day 3: Seafood - pulpo, mussels and more
Location: Villa Lido
Morning:
Transfer to Villa Lido: After breakfast, drive to Villa Lido.
Excursion: Visit to a local fish market to select fresh pulpo, mussels and other seafood.
Theoretical introduction: introduction to the preparation of seafood in Salentine cuisine, with a focus on pulpo and mussels.
Afternoon:
Practical workshop: Preparation of “Polpo alla Pignata”, “Cozze alla Tarantina” and other typical seafood dishes.
Tasting: Enjoy the prepared dishes over lunch at the villa.
Evening:
Return to the masseria: free time to relax.
Day 4: Pizza and bread - Focaccia Barese, Panzerotti
Location: Villa Lido
Morning:
Transfer to Villa Lido: after breakfast, drive to Villa Lido.
Theoretical introduction: Learn the basics of baking bread and making pizza. Discuss the different types of dough and fermentation processes.
Afternoon:
Practical workshop: Preparation of Focaccia Barese, Panzerotti and Pizza Napoletana. Baking and shaping with different ingredients.
Tasting: Enjoy the baked delicacies over lunch together.
Evening:
Return to the masseria: free time to relax at the masseria.
Day 5: Fish - sea bass in a salt crust and baccalà
Location: Villa Lido
Morning:
Transfer to Villa Lido: After breakfast, drive to Villa Lido.
Theoretical introduction: In-depth study of the traditional fish dishes of Salento, with a focus on the preparation of sea bass in a salt crust and baccalà alla Salentina.
Afternoon:
Practical workshop: Preparation of these fish dishes under expert guidance.
Tasting: Lunch together with the prepared fish dishes.
Evening:
Return to the Masseria: free time to relax or an optional evening walk.
Day 6: Special and typical dishes from Salento
Location: Villa Lido
Morning:
Transfer to Villa Lido: After breakfast, drive to Villa Lido.
Theoretical introduction: delve into the typical and special dishes of Salento, such as “Ciceri e Tria”, “Pittule”, “Parmigiana di Melanzane” and “Pasticciotto”.
Afternoon:
Practical workshop: Preparation of these dishes under the guidance of a local chef.
Final dinner: Enjoy a festive final dinner where all the dishes learned during the course will be served. You will receive a certificate of participation and a culinary gift as a souvenir.
Evening:
Return to the masseria: last night at the masseria, enjoy the atmosphere.
Day 7: Departure
Morning:
Breakfast: one last breakfast together at the masseria.
Check-out and departure: Farewell and individual departure.
This exclusive cooking course offers an incomparable opportunity to experience Salento cuisine in a luxurious setting and to discover the culinary art of this region under the watchful eye of the chef. The combination of high-quality accommodation, inspiring course location and intensive cooking sessions makes this experience unique.