Yes, it is suitable for everyone.
The experience is guided step by step by an experienced Puglian chef.
No previous experience is required, only the desire to participate and experience the tradition.
Mani & Farina
Where true Italian cooking begins.
A gastronomic experience in the historic center of Cisternino, where Italian cuisine comes to life through hands, flour, and time shared together.
An experience, not just a cooking class
Here you don’t just watch. You take part.
Mani & Farina is not a cooking school. It is an authentic experience, just like those once shared in traditional homes across Puglia.
You step into the kitchen, put your hands in the flour, and cook together following ancient gestures, family recipes, and traditions passed down from generation to generation.
How the Experience Works
1- You arrive and we welcome you in a warm, authentic atmosphere.
2- We explain what we will do, step by step, in a relaxed and simple way.
3- A traditional aperitivo with local Puglian wine to start the experience.
4- Here you don’t just watch. You knead the dough and learn tradition.
5- You cook together with a Puglian chef, following family recipes and secrets passed down through generations.
6- At the end we sit together and enjoy the meal. We toast, laugh, and experience Puglia the traditional way.
EXPERIENCE DETAILS
- Small groups: up to 6 people
- Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
- Special price (May): €60 per person
- Daytime sessions
- Location: Cisternino (Historic Center), Puglia
- Languages: Italian / English / Portuguese
For groups larger than 6 people, please contact us via WhatsApp or email for more information.
Prices (per person):
June €70 · July €90 · August €90 · September €80 · October €70 · November €60 · December €60
WHY MANI & FARINA IS DIFFERENT
- A Puglian chef teaching you with passion
- Authentic tradition
- An experience inspired by true Italian traditions
- Designed to surprise you
- Here you feel the true spirit of Puglia
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does the booking and payment work?
The booking is confirmed with a 50% advance payment, required to secure your spot and allow us to prepare fresh ingredients and selected wines in advance.
Payment can be made using any credit card, national or international, through a secure and well-known payment platform, which ensures the protection of your personal data and transactions.
The remaining balance is paid on the day of the experience, before the activity begins.
Is the experience hands-on or just a demonstration?
It is a fully hands-on experience.
Each participant has their own workstation and personally prepares the orecchiette and the selected sauce.
This is not a demonstration. Here, you truly cook, with your hands in the flour.
What is included in the experience?
The experience includes:
• Tasting of Puglian wines
• Selected local products
• Complete preparation of orecchiette pasta
• Choice between two traditional sauces
• Water included
• An authentic Puglian atmosphere in small groups
Every detail is carefully designed to offer quality, tradition, and authenticity.
Is the experience suitable for beginners?
How many people participate and how long does it last?
The experience lasts about 2.5 hours.
Groups are small, with a maximum of 6 people, to ensure attention, quality, and an intimate, authentic atmosphere.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel your booking up to 72 hours before the experience and receive a full refund of the deposit.
If the cancellation occurs after this period, the deposit is non-refundable, as fresh ingredients and the organization of the experience are prepared in advance.
If the experience is cancelled by the organizers, a full refund or an alternative date will be offered.
Moments at Mani & Farina
Hands covered in flour, genuine smiles, and shared tables.
Step into the kitchen. Leave with a secret.
CONTACT US
- +39 331 801 3035
- contact@maniefarina.com
- Cisternino (Historic Center) – Puglia
- @maniefarina