Sorrento Cooking Class and Food Experience
- Hands-on cooking class led by a professional local chef
- Learn authentic Campanian recipes and traditional cooking techniques
- Seasonal menu prepared with fresh local ingredients
- Prepare classic dishes such as Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Eggplant Parmigiana, or other regional specialties (depending on the season)
- Enjoy the meal you've prepared with a glass of local wine
- Spectacular panoramic setting overlooking Mount Vesuvius
- Comfortable round-trip transportation from central Sorrento
- A fun, authentic and immersive culinary experience
Discover the authentic flavors of Sorrento in a hands-on culinary journey that goes far beyond a typical cooking class. Guided by a professional local chef, you’ll prepare traditional recipes passed down for generations, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced straight from the garden and nearby markets. One of the highlights is an exclusive olive oil tasting, where you’ll sample premium oils infused with local fragrances, such as lemon, rosemary, and chili pepper, crafted by a family-run olive mill. To elevate the experience, your homemade creations will be paired with carefully selected local wines that enhance every flavor of your meal. Set in a stunning kitchen overlooking the Amalfi Coast, this experience blends cooking, tasting, and tradition into an unforgettable celebration of Italian cuisine.
Under the guidance of a professional local chef, you'll discover the techniques and traditions that have shaped Campanian cuisine for generations. Working with fresh seasonal ingredients, you'll prepare a selection of traditional recipes while learning practical tips and authentic cooking methods that you can recreate at home.
The menu varies throughout the year according to seasonal ingredients and local traditions, ensuring every class offers an authentic taste of the region. Depending on the season, you may prepare classic specialties such as Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Eggplant Parmigiana, fresh handmade pasta, or other traditional local dishes.
After the lesson, gather around the table to enjoy the meal you've created, complemented by a glass of carefully selected local wine. Complete your experience with dessert, coffee, and a glass of traditional limoncello while taking in one of the most spectacular panoramic settings on the Sorrentine Peninsula.
Whether you're passionate about cooking or simply looking for an authentic cultural experience, this class offers the perfect opportunity to discover the true flavors of Campania in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Itinerary:
- Meet at Piazza Tasso in Sorrento (Iamme Ia! Office)
- Round-trip transfer to the cooking venue
- Welcome and introduction by the local chef
- Hands-on cooking class using fresh seasonal ingredients
- Preparation of traditional Campanian recipes (menu varies seasonally)
- Enjoy the meal you've prepared, accompanied by local wine
- Dessert, coffee and limoncello
- Return transfer to Sorrento
Sorrento
- Round-trip transportation from Piazza Tasso, Sorrento (Iamme Ia! Office)
- Professional local chef
- Hands-on cooking class
- Preparation of seasonal traditional recipes
- Lunch featuring the dishes prepared during the class
- Glass of local DOC wine
- Water and soft drinks
- Dessert
- Coffee and limoncello
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Additional food and beverages not specified above
10:00 AM
Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Vegetarian options may be available upon request.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
The experience is conducted in English
The experience includes round-trip transportation from the designated meeting point in Piazza Tasso, Sorrento.