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Matera Pasta Cooking Class and Wine Pairing
About
This cooking class captures the true essence of Matera — a blend of ancient traditions, warm hospitality, and simple, genuine flavors. In a kitchen carved into the city’s iconic stone dwellings, you’ll prepare time-honored recipes passed down through generations, using fresh ingredients from the local countryside. Each dish tells a story of resilience and community, seasoned with olive oil, laughter, and southern sunshine. It’s more than a class — it’s a journey into the heart of Lucanian culture, one bite at a time!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Orecchiette and Cavatelli Pasta with toppings
Local Wine
Dessert
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Via delle Beccherie, 90
From Piazza Vittorio Veneto, walk down Via delle Beccherie on the right and continue straight for about 200 meters. You’ll find “La Gattabuia” on your left at Via delle Beccherie 90/92, a cozy cave-style restaurant just 3–4 minutes from the main square.
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Step into a cozy kitchen in the heart of Matera and learn to cook like a local. Guided by an expert home chef, you’ll prepare classic Lucanian dishes — from hand-rolled pasta to rich seasonal sauces — using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. As you cook, you’ll hear stories about Matera’s culinary traditions and everyday life in Southern Italy.
After the lesson, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve created, perfectly paired with local wine. With small group sizes, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, master techniques, and savor a warm, authentic taste of Matera’s culture!
This cooking class captures the true essence of Matera — a blend of ancient traditions, warm hospitality, and simple, genuine flavors. In a kitchen carved into the city’s iconic stone dwellings, you’ll prepare time-honored recipes passed down through generations, using fresh ingredients from the local countryside. Each dish tells a story of resilience and community, seasoned with olive oil, laughter, and southern sunshine. It’s more than a class — it’s a journey into the heart of Lucanian culture, one bite at a time!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Orecchiette and Cavatelli Pasta with toppings
Local Wine
Dessert
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Via delle Beccherie, 90
From Piazza Vittorio Veneto, walk down Via delle Beccherie on the right and continue straight for about 200 meters. You’ll find “La Gattabuia” on your left at Via delle Beccherie 90/92, a cozy cave-style restaurant just 3–4 minutes from the main square.
