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You arrive and we welcome you into a warm, authentic atmosphere.
An intimate cooking class in the heart of Valle d'Itria
Mani & Farina
An authentic handmade pasta experience in the heart of Cisternino.
Learn time-honoured gestures, family recipes and Puglian flavours in an intimate cooking class led by a local chef.
Up to 8 participants
About 2.5 hours
Historic centre of Cisternino
Italian, English, Portuguese
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MANI & FARINA • HANDMADE ORECCHIETTE • PUGLIA • ITALIAN COOKING EXPERIENCE •
Authentic experience
More than a cooking class
Some journeys stay with us because of the places we visit.
Others because of the emotions we experience.
Mani & Farina turns a day in Puglia into an authentic experience of hands in flour, local wine, traditional recipes and people from all over the world.
It is about far more than learning a recipe.
It is about sharing a genuine moment in one of Valle d'Itria's most enchanting towns.
What is included
What you will experience
Every moment is designed to share Puglian cooking with simplicity, care and authenticity.
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We guide you through every step at an easy pace.
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A traditional aperitivo and local Puglian wine set the mood.
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Here you do not simply watch. You knead and learn the gestures of tradition.
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You cook with a Puglian chef, following family recipes and little secrets passed down through generations.
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At the end, we sit and eat together. We raise a glass, laugh and enjoy Puglia as it once was.
Limited places, intimate atmosphere
Ready to take a piece of Puglia
home with you?
Message us on WhatsApp with the number of participants, adults and children. We will help you arrange your experience Mani & Farina.
Check availabilityWhy choose us
Why choose Mani & Farina
Small groups
Up to 8 participants, preserving attentive guidance and a genuine home atmosphere.
Hands-on experience
This is not a demonstration: every guest joins in and truly gets their hands in the flour.
Family recipes
Puglian gestures, sauces and traditions shared by those who live them every day.
Local ingredients
Fresh produce, Puglian wine and flavours chosen to tell the story of the region.
Authentic Cisternino
In the historic centre, among stone walls, shared tables and Puglia’s unhurried rhythm.
More than just a meal
Perfect for couples, families and small groups looking for an authentic food experience and a shared moment around the table.
Essential information
Experience details
- Duration
- About 2.5 hours
- Participants
- Up to 8 participants
- Location
- Cisternino, Centro Storico, Puglia
- Languages
- Italian, English, Portuguese
- Includes
- Aperitivo, Puglian wine, local ingredients, pasta, traditional sauce and the final shared meal
- 2026 Prices
- June, July, August & September — €80 per person All other months — €70 per person
A visual memory
Mani & Farina moments
Flour-covered hands, genuine smiles, Puglian wine and a shared table.
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Helpful questions before booking
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The experience is guided step by step and is ideal even if you have never made fresh pasta.
Is the experience hands-on or a demonstration?
It is completely hands-on. Every guest takes part in the preparation.
What is included?
A traditional aperitivo, Puglian wine, selected local ingredients, orecchiette making, traditional sauce and the final shared meal are included.
How long does it last?
About two and a half hours.
How many guests take part?
Groups are limited to eight participants for an intimate, carefully hosted atmosphere.
Is it suitable for families or children?
Yes. Please contact us before booking so we can make the experience work well for your family.
How does booking work?
Message us on WhatsApp or by email with the total number of participants, adults and children. We will reply with availability and details.
What is the cancellation policy?
The cancellation policy is confirmed when you book, according to the date and group type.
Availability on request
Book your experience Mani & Farina.
Tell us the total number of participants, adults and children. We will reply with availability, details and everything you need for your Mani & Farina experience.