Preserving Puglia Workshop

November 5–8, 2025

Our most in-depth workshop where we explore food culture of the South and spend our time with the food artisans and historians that are preserving not just recipes but a very unique way of life. The food we cook comes from recipes passed down to us from our family and friends and we have the opportunity to spend time with, learn from and gather around the table with these special people in the course of this hands-on workshop.

We have chosen November to host this workshop because there are so many exciting things happening at the markets with wild mushrooms, sweet olives, artichokes, quince, persimmon, cime di rapa, and other greens are all making their seasonal debut. This is also the season for heading into the olive groves for the annual harvest of the olives and to press them into oil. Witnessing this process and then tasting the new oils a life changing experience for those who love food and cooking.

For four days, we will explore the role that preserving foods plays in maintaining the cultural identity and traditions for the people of Puglia. By visiting with locals who bake the bread, grow and press the olives into oil and tend their flocks, cooking communal meals and eating in small local restaurants we will immerse ourselves in the connection between the land, tradition and contemporary Italian food culture.

The Details

*Dates: 4 day workshop runs from November 5th to 8th, 2025
*Fee: Price per person is €2300.00 (Euros) based on double occupancy. A deposit of €1000 (Euros) is required to reserve your space. A single supplement is available for an additional €300.
*Price includes:
* 4 nights accommodation at a B&B in the historical centre of Altamura.
*All meals, wine, refreshments, snacks, museum entrance fees, hands-on cooking classes
*Day trips to Matera, local festivals, museums and olive groves
*Price DOES NOT include: Airfare and travel insurance
*Travel arrangements by Finisterra Travel - Consumer Protection BC #70260

For more information or to reserve your space please contact us at ciaoeat@gmail.com

We would love to have you join us!

Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your participation, refunds will be provided according to the following schedule:

* Cancellation made 60 days or more prior to the event start date: Full refund minus a 20% administrative fee.

* Cancellation made between 30 to 59 days prior to the event start date: 50% refund.

* Cancellation made less than 30 days prior to the event start date: No refund will be provided.