Puglia, Italy Food Tour

Pro tips

• Arrive early to each cooking class to practice hand-rolling orecchiette with instructors before working independently.
• Ask your mozzarella instructor about curd texture and temperature cues—these tactile skills are difficult to learn from video alone.
• Taste oils side-by-side from multiple groves to understand terroir differences in Puglian olive varieties.
• Bring comfortable walking shoes for market visits and grove tours where you'll be sourcing ingredients and learning about local production.

What cooking skills will I learn on this Puglia food tour?

You'll make fresh orecchiette pasta by hand, learn traditional mozzarella-making techniques, and taste local specialties including burrata cheese, gelato, and single-estate olive oils directly from producers.

Who is leading the Puglia culinary tour?

The tour is led by food writer and Italy expert Elizabeth Minchilli in partnership with Cooking with Shereen, offering professional guidance through each culinary experience.

How long is the Puglia food tour?

The tour is a week-long immersive experience designed to provide in-depth exposure to Puglia's food culture, cooking traditions, and regional ingredients.

What regional foods will be featured on this Italy tour?

The tour highlights Puglia specialties including fresh orecchiette, handmade mozzarella, burrata cheese, local gelato, and high-quality olive oils tasted directly at the grove.

Is this tour suitable for beginner cooks?

Yes, the hands-on cooking classes teach fundamental techniques like pasta-making and cheese preparation in an accessible, immersive setting with expert instruction.