Watts Winter Cooking Break

5 night programme from Thursday to Tuesday

Thursday
If you are arriving by plane we will meet you at Brindisi airport (the Ryan Air flight arrives from Stansted just after 9pm). It is about a half hour drive to your accommodation. Once you have dropped your bags in your room, we will offer you a welcoming buffet/snack. Whilst you sample a few of the local delights, we will give a brief overview of what to expect during your stay.

Friday
Your first cookery lesson will be held in the morning when you will learn the craft of home-made pasta. After lunching on your creations there will be time to relax for an hour or so before departing for a late afternoon and evening of wine at the area’s most renowned vineyards. After tasting these wonderful wines it will be time for dinner at a restaurant close by.

Saturday
After a morning visit to the beautiful fortified town of Otranto, we will head for the olive groves to sample the olive oils. Afterwards we’ll head back to the Masseria but not without stopping for lunch. You will have time to relax for a bit at the Masseria before leaving for a late afternoon cookery class at Paola’s place, a few minutes away, where we will stay for the evening.

Sunday
This morning it is hands-on again with meat and veg at Paola’s. After lunch the time is yours until our guided tour of Lecce, which will be rounded off at the “Vineria” where Marco will give us an overview on wine appreciation followed by dinner which will be accompanied by the wines suggested by our wine expert.

Monday
Today you will get more of a chance to relax and take in the scenery, but a morning trip to the local market with Valentina shouldn’t be missed. The afternoon can be spent getting some shopping done in Lecce or just soaking up the atmosphere in this beautiful city. Dinner will be at a nearby masseria.

Tuesday
Your last morning in the kitchen will be spent learning the skills of the sweet things in Lecce. The afternoon is free for you to have time to pack or a last minute shop in Lecce before we take you to either the airport or the train station.

Pricing, Terms & Conditions

5 night cooking break in Lecce: €1100 (currency converter) per person in a double-room (single-room extra charge total €50)

For your best enjoyment and our best service, this cooking break is limited to a maximum of 8 guests.

Includes: