Cave Dining: Farmer's Lunch Experience
4.6
13 Ratings
Matera

Immerse yourself in a historic cave and learn the art of making Strascinate al tegamino in our Pasta Workshop. Enjoy a Farmer’s Lunch surrounded by enchanting atmosphere and rich culinary traditions.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Recinto Santa Maria, 8 - Embark on a unique culinary journey within the ancient stone walls of the enchanting Sassi caves in Matera. Immerse yourself in the art of pasta-making, right from the heartland of fresh pasta! You’ll master the creation of Strascinate al Tegamino, a time-honored dish perfected by local farmers, in a Farmer Family Lunch…
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What's Included
  • Complimentary carbonated beverages
  • Lunch included
Meal Options
  • Bruschetta
  • Pasta - Strascinate al tegamino
Additional Information

Whether you’re a history buff or simply an individual who values a unique dining experience, our Farmer’s Lunch is guaranteed to mesmerize. Do join us on this incredible culinary adventure!
Imagine yourself in a captivating cave, encircled by historic rock walls that echo the chronicles of past generations. The anticipation mounts as you enter this…

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Location
Recinto Santa Maria, 8
Recinto Santa Maria
We will meet everybody at the Cave where the experience takes place. Look for an arch and a big green door in Recinto Santa Maria! On the maps search for: Cava Marlò. The place is in the heart of the Sassi and it is NOT possible to reach us by car. PARKING SCOTELLARO could be a good option.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Madlene_l
Jun 30, 2025
Wonderful time spent learning about what makes Matera so special while learning how to prepare pasta the traditional way - Lorenzo and Cossimo (?) apologies for spelling their name wrongs. They were amazing. Enthusiast, sincere in their for food and Matera and what makes Matera so special. Engaging and funny. Not to mention the food was delicious. We went with our 12 year old and she also enjoyed it
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Thomas_b
May 14, 2025
Friendly and authentic experience - A really authentic experience led by two people from Matera who want to keep the traditions of their area alive. We learned a lot and the food was, of course, delicious.
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Liyah_amsterdam
Mar 25, 2025
The absolute highlight of our trip — an unforgettable cooking class in the heart of the Sassi - We had originally planned to stay four nights in Matera, but after two days we felt like we’d seen it all and wanted to move on. The only reason we stayed a third night was because we had already booked this cooking class — and we couldn’t cancel it last-minute. So we told ourselves: Let’s just go, do the class, and then leave straight after. And thank God we did. Because this turned out to be the best experience of our entire stay in Matera — no exaggeration. Lorenzo and Cosimo, our hosts, were incredibly kind, warm, funny, and welcoming. We had no idea a three-hour cooking class could be this engaging, meaningful, and entertaining. We laughed, we learned, and we left with full hearts (and full bellies). What makes this cooking class so special is that both Lorenzo and Cosimo are grandchildren of original Sassi residents. They shared personal stories passed down from their grandmothers about what life was like growing up in the caves. It wasn’t just about food — it was about culture, resilience, and survival. Their storytelling brought the history of the Sassi to life in a way no museum ever could. They showed us how people in the Sassi used to cook with extremely limited ingredients, and how their creativity helped them survive in such tough conditions. You learn not just how to make delicious traditional dishes, but why those dishes existed in the first place. It gives you a whole new appreciation for the culture, the resourcefulness, and the soul of Matera. We had seen many other cooking classes advertised — some out in the countryside — but we are so glad we chose this one, inside the Sassi itself. If you’ve come to Matera for the Sassi, this class is essential. It connects everything: food, history, people, and place. This class didn’t just complete our trip — it made it. If I could give it a 10+, I would.
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Alan_b
Sep 24, 2024
Wonderful Experience - What a wonderful experience. Cozumel and Lorenzo were amazing hosts who not only taught us about the wonderful culture of food in Southern Italy, but also talked about the culture of their village and the history of the cave they had their business. We shared many conversations and many laughs. This is an experience not to be missed!!!
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Kris_b
Aug 26, 2024
A truly unique food and cultural experience - It was an amazing experience. We learnt so much and truly made some new friends. I'd highly recommend for anyone that wants to learn more about Matera and Italian food in general.
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Simone_s
Aug 7, 2024
Amazing class, good, people and Sassi cave. - Absolutely wonderful hosts. It was great to just chat without formalities throughout the experience (it was much more than a cooking class, it was a cultural exchange) and the food was perfectly natural and delicious. The space is gorgeous. I hope to stay in the connected B&B next time we are in Matera.
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Michaela_g
Jun 27, 2024
A definite must!!! - The instructors were amazing!!! Food was great! They were welcoming, entertaining, great stories, gave history while cooking. Loved every second of it!!!
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Mark_b
Apr 26, 2024
Awesome - Excellent! I would highly recommend you try this experience. The host and chef were on time. Lorenzo greeted us and gave us a tour of the home where we would be cooking. They were clean and professional in every aspect. The chef was very friendly and knowledgeable. He explained how the tradition of the meals are prepared. Told stories from his childhood and life experiences. It was fun experience to make the pasta.
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Katharine_c
Aug 8, 2024
A fun experience and tasty food - Interesting morning, good facts about some of the local traditional meals and recipes. A couple of the courses were made by the chef and they were super tasty to eat. He then showed us how to make the pasta and we then joined in - hands on. My daughters really enjoyed this part.This pasta and sauce was the.n great to eat. A nice enjoyable morning.
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Cindy_s
Jul 17, 2024
Difficult to find and poor signage - Sadly the operator/chef never showed up. We eventually spoke to him on the phone and he sincerely apologized however it still cost us our whole morning and it was too late to book anything else.
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