Matera Pasta Class with Lunch & Wine in a Typical Cave

What makes this experience special is the unique combination of history, local traditions, and authentic food in one immersive activity.

The cooking class takes place inside a historic cave oil mill carved into the rock of Sassi di Matera, where guests can explore original milling spaces and discover a hidden side of Matera’s rural past.

In this small-group experience, travelers actively prepare fresh handmade pasta using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The activity also embraces a true farm-to-table philosophy: ingredients are locally sourced and seasonal, while the sauce is prepared by a local chef using fresh regional specialties rather than standard tomato-based recipes.

The experience concludes with a complete local meal with wine, dessert, coffee, and digestif enjoyed inside the cave setting.