Casapulla Cuzzetiello Festival

The Casapulla Cuzzetiello Festival

In Casapulla, a small town in the province of Caserta, in the heart of Campania and the ancient Terra di Lavoro, the Casapulla Cuzzetiello Festival celebrates one of the most genuine symbols of popular Campanian cuisine. For two days, the town transforms into a large open-air gathering dedicated to taste, conviviality, and local traditions.

What is the cuzzetiello?

The cuzzetiello is much more than a sandwich: it is the crust of pane cafone — the traditional rustic Neapolitan bread — hollowed out and filled to the brim with Sunday ragù and other dishes. It stems from the popular habit of dipping fresh, warm bread into the ragù simmering on the stove: a simple gesture that has become a true identity dish over the years. The most popular fillings range from ragù with meatballs to sausage and friarielli, or even eggplant parmigiana.

Two days of taste and community

The festival offers tastings of the cuzzetiello in its various versions, along with other typical products from the Caserta gastronomy. The food stalls set up in the town center accompany the event with a warm and informal atmosphere, where families, young people, and visitors gather to share flavors and festive moments. The event highlights the bond between the Casapulla community and its food culture, in one of the most authentic expressions of Campanian tradition.

An event rooted in Campanian tradition

Like many festivals in the province of Caserta, the Casapulla Cuzzetiello Festival combines food and wine, folklore, and social life. It is the ideal opportunity to discover a simple yet extraordinary dish, deeply rooted in the daily history of Campanian families, and to experience the hospitality of a Terra di Lavoro village just a few kilometers from the capital, Caserta, and its famous Royal Palace.

How the event was born

The festival is part of the calendar of gastronomic events that animate the Caserta municipalities throughout the year, bringing local excellence to the public square. Dedicated to a simple and beloved specialty, it attracts street food enthusiasts and curious visitors eager to rediscover the flavors of the Neapolitan and Caserta tradition in a convivial setting accessible to everyone.