Sorrento: Small Group Home Cooking Class with Local Host

About this experience

Sorrento Home Cooking Class with Local Host Tickets Step into a genuine Italian home in Sorrento and learn to cook traditional dishes alongside a passionate local host. This small group cooking class takes you beyond tourist restaurants into the heart of authentic Italian culinary culture. Your host will share family recipes passed down through generations, teaching you proper techniques for making fresh pasta, seasonal starters, and classic desserts from the Campania region. The experience combines hands-on cooking instruction with cultural storytelling, as your host explains the traditions behind each dish while you knead pasta dough and prepare local specialities. You will work with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from Sorrento, learning skills you can recreate in your own kitchen back home. What You'll Cook and Learn Seasonal starter: Prepare appetisers using fresh local produce, such as bruschetta or mixed vegetables Fresh pasta from scratch: Master the art of making homemade gnocchi or ravioli, from mixing the dough to shaping each piece Traditional dessert: Create classic Italian sweets like tiramisu or regional cakes popular in Sorrento Cultural stories: Discover the history and customs behind each recipe as you cook Wine pairing: A tasting of local red and white wines is served by your host alongside the finished meal Italian dining tradition: Experience the leisurely pace of Italian meals, finishing with proper espresso Plan Your Sorrento Cooking Class Visit Classes run throughout the week and accommodate small groups to ensure personalised attention. No prior cooking experience is required, as your host will guide you through each step. The session lasts several hours, including cooking time and the shared meal afterwards. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for kitchen work. All cooking utensils and ingredients are provided. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, notify when booking so your host can prepare suitable alternatives. The class is conducted in English and Italian. While in Sorrento, you might also enjoy exploring the ancient ruins of nearby Pompeii or taking a day trip to the beautiful island of Capri to round out your authentic Italian experience. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Cook traditional Campania dishes inside a genuine local host's home
• Learn family pasta recipes passed down through generations
• Small group format guarantees hands-on time at every stage
• Make fresh pasta, seasonal starters, and classic regional desserts
• Go beyond tourist restaurants into authentic Italian culinary culture

What is included

• Hands-on cooking instruction with local host
• Fresh pasta making tuition
• Seasonal starter preparation
• Classic Campania dessert making
• Family recipes from the Campania region

Before you go

Please arrive on time to join the class Bring your booking confirmation for check-in Notify of any dietary restrictions in advance Wear comfortable clothes and shoes Class is not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.