Cooking Experience Matera

Step into the heart of Matera’s Sassi and discover a unique culinary experience inside a historic cave once used as an ancient olive oil mill.


This hands-on pasta-making class offers an authentic way to connect with local traditions in an intimate and atmospheric setting. Inside the cave, you’ll still find original features of the old oil mill, giving you a glimpse into Matera’s rural past while you cook.


You’ll be welcomed with a drink and introduced to the region’s culinary heritage by a local expert, who will guide you through traditional techniques, ingredients, and stories tied to the territory.


Then, it’s time to get hands-on: learn how to prepare fresh pasta from scratch using time-honored methods. You’ll knead, shape, and create your own pasta just like in an Italian home. The ingredients reflect a true farm-to-table philosophy, varying with the seasons to ensure freshness and authenticity. While you focus on making pasta, the sauce is prepared by a local chef, offering a more refined and balanced final dish.


After the class, sit down and enjoy a complete meal in this extraordinary cave setting. You’ll start with a selection of local appetizers, followed by the pasta you’ve prepared, paired with local wine. The experience concludes with dessert, coffee, and a traditional digestif—delivering a full and satisfying taste of Matera.


Designed to combine authenticity, atmosphere, and accessibility, this experience is ideal for travelers looking for a genuine food experience without a premium price tag.


Inclusions


Hands-on pasta-making class
Professional cooking instructor
All equipment (apron and chef hat included)
Welcome drink
Visit and brief explanation of the cave oil mill
Lunch including:
Selection of local appetizers
Fresh pasta prepared during the class
Local wine
Dessert, coffee, and digestif
Souvenir cooking class certificate


Exclusions


Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses

Matera Bread Workshop – Hands-On Tradition and Tasting Experience

Start your journey into the ancient tradition of Matera bread at the historic Panificio Antico, a must-visit place for lovers of food culture and culinary heritage. This immersive experience blends history, aromas, and time-honored gestures passed down through generations. Guided by master bakers, you will uncover the secrets of ancient ovens, listen to fascinating stories about the origins of Matera’s famous bread, and engage your senses with the colors, sounds, and scents of traditional baking. In the evocative setting of the Sassi of Matera, you’ll get hands-on and create your own traditional loaf under expert guidance. The experience ends with a delightful tasting and aperitif featuring bakery specialties paired with selected local wine. The total duration is approximately 1.5 hours, and the workshop is available in Italian or English.

Inclusions

• Guided tasting of traditional bread and focaccia with a glass of local wine

• Live demonstrations of the bread-making process: kneading, proofing, and baking

• Active participation in shaping and preparing the dough

• Stories and explanations from expert master bakers

• 10% discount coupon to enjoy local products or a drink with a view in Piazza Duomo (to be collected at our agency)

Exclusions

• Full meals

• Personal expenses and additional purchases not related to the experience

Step into a truly unique setting with this pasta making class held inside a traditional cave in the Sassi of Matera. Surrounded by ancient stone walls and centuries of history, you’ll experience cooking in one of the most iconic and atmospheric locations in southern Italy.


Guided by local experts, you’ll learn how to prepare fresh pasta from scratch using traditional techniques and high-quality regional ingredients. The cave environment adds a special charm to the experience, creating an intimate and authentic atmosphere that connects you deeply with Matera’s heritage.


This is more than a cooking class—it’s a journey into the culture and history of the Sassi, where food, tradition, and place come together in a memorable way. Perfect for travelers looking for a distinctive and immersive local experience.


Inclusions


Hands-on private pasta making class
Guidance from local experts
Use of fresh, local ingredients
Cultural insights and storytelling


Exclusions


Hotel pick-up (available on request)
Lunch
Personal expenses

Experience the magic of Matera with a pasta-making class set inside a traditional cave in the Sassi, followed by a delicious lunch in the same extraordinary setting. Surrounded by ancient stone walls, you’ll cook and dine in one of the most unique locations in southern Italy.


Guided by local experts, you’ll learn how to prepare fresh pasta using traditional techniques and regional ingredients. The cave creates an intimate and authentic atmosphere, making the experience even more memorable.


After the class, sit down and enjoy your handmade dishes along with local specialties. Dining inside the cave adds a special touch, turning your meal into a true cultural and sensory experience.


This is more than a cooking class—it’s a complete journey into Matera’s heritage, combining hands-on activity, local flavors, and an unforgettable location.


Inclusions


Hands-on private pasta-making class
Guidance from local experts
Use of fresh, local ingredients
Cultural insights and storytelling


Exclusions


Hotel pick-up (available on request)
Personal expenses