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Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef

298 Reviews 4.99 out of 5 stars Based on 298 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Sorrento, Italy

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Enjoy the authentic chef experience cooking class with Rita and Luisa, two sisters expert in the culinary traditions of their territory preserving and sharing their knowledge of local traditions, recipes and hospitality, opening the doors of their family home.
All classes are hands-on and feature local seasonal ingredients, some from Rita’s garden, most of them from the Sorrento Peninsula.
The class starts with a visit to the vegetable garden and collection of products (depending on seasonality). You will be offered a welcome drink and canapes. Every customer personally prepare the dishes with the supervision of our Chef. Your full course meal includes a half a bottle of local red or white wine, mineral water, dessert, coffee and Limoncello.
The Villa is located in the center of Sorrento.

What's Included

  • Lunch Lunch or dinner (3-course menu), welcome drink with finger food, 1/2 bottle local wine per person, mineral water, coffee and limoncello.

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    Via Bernardino Rota
    29, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

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    What To Expect

    All classes start with a visit of the garden to pick up local seasonal ingredients that we use to make antipasto, pasta, main course and dessert.

    Everyone will prepare and create his own dish with the supervision of the Chef. You get the opportunity to step into a home where cooking has been deeply rooted for decades.

    Learn how to make, hand-made Ravioli, fresh pasta, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, how to prepare the catch of the day “all’acqua pazza” and many more recipes.

    Your full course meal includes local red or white wine, mineral water, dessert, coffee and Limoncello.

    Rita and Luisa create the menus directly from their family cookbook to tell the story of the traditional regional cuisine around the dinner table.

    Menus may vary according the seasonality to allow the use of the best fresh ingredients. Can be tailored to meet any requirements regarding food allergies/diet.

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LESSON WILL BE CONFIRMED AT THE SOLE CONDITION TO REACH THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF GUESTS.

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-144375P1

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    • LunchLunch or dinner (3-course menu), welcome drink with finger food, 1/2 bottle local wine per person, mineral water, coffee and limoncello.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
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    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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