Experience recommended by SalentoBike
Mozzarella and burrata making class in Martina Franca
Two private hours with the cheesemaker, from the cowshed to the final tasting.
What you do
Everyone knows burrata from the plate. Watching it take shape is something else. This class in Martina Franca is private: just your group, the cheesemaker and a guide who explains every step in English.
You start in the cowshed, because that is where cheese begins. Then you move to the bench with the cheesemaker for mozzarella and burrata. He shows you the movement, you try it yourself, and the curd slowly starts to cooperate.
To finish, you sit down to taste: bruschetta, ricottina, nodino, burrata, scamorza, caciocavallo and an aged cheese, with a glass of wine and local olive oil. The class starts at 11, so the tasting lands right at lunchtime.
By bike
My bases are in Salento, in Lecce, San Foca and Calimera. Martina Franca is in the Itria Valley, a different part of Puglia, so this is not a stop you reach by bike from Lecce.
If you are staying up there, I can deliver the bike to your accommodation for a surcharge based on distance, with a self-guided route, GPX and roadbook. During the class it stays locked with the lock included in your kit. If your holiday is in Salento, keep the class for a day off the bike.
Nearby bike routes, with GPX track
Frequently asked questions
- What time does it start and how long is it?
- It starts at 11 and lasts two hours. We pick the day together in your quote.
- What language is it in?
- English, with a guide working alongside the cheesemaker. If you need another language, ask me and I will tell you whether it is possible.
- How much does it cost?
- I give you the price in your tailored quote, together with bikes and route. No online payment.
- Can two of us book it?
- Yes, the minimum is two people. It is a private experience, so you will not be mixed with other groups.
- Can children come?
- Yes. Children aged 4 to 8 pay a reduced price, under 4 they go free.
- How do I book?
- Send me the date, the number of people and the ages of any children. I reply with a tailored quote. There is no online payment.
Add it to your trip
The final cost comes in a tailored quote, together with bikes and route. There is no online payment.
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