The Awaiting Table Cookery School - Lecce, Provincia di Lecce

Veronica D.

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I did the week-long cooking class at The Awaiting Table, and it was an incredible experience! Learned to make pasta and how simple ingredients can be transformed into beautiful, delicious meals. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking to enhance their cooking skills!

Pascha F.

Thankyou to Silvestro ,Anna & Cechia for such a wonderful day. We learnt so much, chatted for hours and left with a huge smile on our face with the experience being surprise for my partners birthday, couldn’t of asked for a better experience. Silvestro is a beacon of knowledge and was kind enough to answer all our questions, teach us the ins and outs of wine and olive oil tasting, shared tips of buying fresh fish and vegetables. Such a valuable experience from a greatly kind and intelligent person.
Thankyou, this experience will be highly recommended.
Can’t stop thinking about your beautiful museum of a home also !

Amanda J.

If I could rate this experience 20 stars I would! This is not only a wonderful cooking class where you get to pick the fish and vegetables you cook, but it’s also a wonderful walking tour of the city and makes you appreciate putting good food (and olive oil) into your body. I consider myself a “decent cook” but I learned so many new things today that I’ll be able to bring home with me forever. Thank you Sylvestro and Anna for my favorite Italian experience.

Raymond I.

How can I describe my experience with Silvestro and Awaiting Table…? Do not think that you are only attending a series of cooking classes. This is an immersive one of a kind culinary experience. You learn how to prepare healthy, simple, flavorful dishes in line with the Mediterranean Diet. In addition each day is part historical tour, each evening a lesson in olive oil, tomato, coffee and wine production. Did I mention Silvestro is a sommelier? I can go on ad infinitum about the wines and amaros I sampled. An added bonus is that you meet people from all over the world learning about their culture, things that we share in common and other things that make us different. Lecce is a beautiful city. Enjoy the experience…Awaiting Table over delivers versus what it promises.

Tony D. 1.

I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing the culinary magic created by Silvestro Silvestori at the awaiting table cooking school in beautiful Lecce ( Puglia). Silvestro is not only a passionate teacher, but it's a true ambassador of the art of Italian cooking. With 20 years of dedication to his craft he has cultivated an environment that draws in students from all corners of the globe, making the awaiting table a truly international culinary haven.
Thank you Silvestro, for sharing your love for food and Italy with the world 👍

MM

What a magnificent experience!
We participated in the one day seafood cooking course, and had the best time. We started at the fish market, moved on to the veggie market, then headed for the amazing kitchen. We learned how to make pasta; new ways to cook some of our favorite vegetables; and how to prepare and cook squid, mussels, and sea bream. Silvestro is like a long lost friend-we just talked all day long.
If you are in Puglia, try one of Silvestro’s classes. You’ll be happy you did.

Brenda M.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the 20th anniversary cooking course at The Awaiting Table in September, and I can't rave enough about this exceptional culinary experience!

This is the third time I have attended the school – and it gets better every time. From the moment it began, we were immersed in the authentic aromas and vibrant flavors of the regional cuisine. The ambiance was inviting and warm, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of the region. Silvestro is not only skilled chef, but also a passionate educator and storyteller, eager to share his expertise about food, wine, olive oil, and the region. His talents attract an extraordinary number of warm, wonderful people from around the world.

The school’s hands-on approach allowed us to immerse ourselves fully in the cooking process. We used fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and the sessions were both educational and entertaining, leaving us with a newfound confidence in recreating these delectable dishes in our own kitchens. We made fresh pasta every day; prepared traditional dishes like ciceri e tria; bottled our own tomato sauce; and cleaned, prepped, and cooked all kinds of seafood. And the unforgettable desserts — especially the roasted peaches with fresh sweetened ricotta – made every lesson/meal a total delight!

The Awaiting Table is a culinary gem. The skills, memories, and friendships I gained during my time there are priceless. If you are looking to immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Italy and refine your skills in a warm and welcoming setting, The Awaiting Table is an absolute must-visit. I can't wait to return for another unforgettable culinary adventure!

HELEN M.

This is an amazing cookery school and quite the highlight of my week in Lecce. Silvestro’s fish course is very enjoyable and informative. The time is packed with demonstrations of cooking techniques, shopping, wine and olive oil tasting, making for a fun and delicious few hours.