Puglia: A Private Cooking Experience in the Kitchen Garden

We begin among the terraced kitchen gardens of a historic Puglian estate, gathering seasonal vegetables before joining the chef for a hands-on cooking experience outdoors. It is a gentle journey from the garden to the kitchen, shaped by local ingredients, traditional recipes and the simplicity of cooking with what the land provides.

The Experience

From the Garden

The experience begins in the estate’s distinctive terraced vegetable gardens, where fresh, zero-kilometre produce is grown for the kitchens. We follow the chef through the garden, learning about what is in season while gathering vegetables along the way. Stories and small insights into the produce bring us closer to the agricultural traditions behind Puglian cooking.

Cooking with the Season

With our ingredients gathered, we move into an open-air cooking class. Guided by the chef, we discover regional recipes and techniques while preparing dishes inspired by Puglia’s culinary history. The workshop is designed for both curious beginners and experienced food lovers, with the emphasis on seasonal ingredients and learning through doing.

From Land to Table

Rather than beginning with a finished dish, we experience everything that comes before it—the garden, the harvest and the preparation. The result is a slower and more personal introduction to local cuisine, with the surrounding countryside remaining part of the experience from beginning to end.

What Awaits

• A guided walk through terraced kitchen gardens
• Fresh seasonal produce grown on the estate
• Harvesting vegetables alongside the chef
• Stories about local ingredients and traditions
• A hands-on Puglian cooking class
• Regional recipes and cooking techniques
• An open-air setting surrounded by the countryside

Beyond the Experience

On request, the experience can extend beyond the garden with a visit to the local port alongside the chefs, arriving as the fishing boats return and observing how the freshest catch of the day is selected.

An Invitation

We wander through the garden first, gathering what the season has made ready before carrying it into the outdoor kitchen. With the chef beside us, simple ingredients slowly become something to share. It is Puglian cooking at its most natural—rooted in the land, guided by tradition and enjoyed without hurry.

We look forward to welcoming you.