Cooking Classes in Sorrento: The 15 Best Kitchens

1.Hands-On Cooking Class & Farmhouse Tour on the Amalfi Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 956 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156Our pick

At Amalfi Heaven Gardens, you tour lemon, olive, grape, and vegetable gardens, harvest seasonal produce, then cook and share a multi-course meal. The class lasts about four hours, welcomes up to 10 people, and includes recipes and a cooking diploma. Hosts and chefs vary; past classes have featured guides named Hugo, Ugo, Gabriel, and Fabio.

“This class is an absolute MUST!! We had the best time and honestly was probably one of our favorite meals while in Italy. Our 3 guides, Lou, fabio, and nikola were so much fun and hilarious to work with! The way the class was set up and operated created a very smooth flow where we were able to make 6 different appetizers and an entre. The wine never stopped and the view was breathtaking. Don’t think twice about this one, JUST DO IT!”

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2.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 597 reviews

Meet at Terrazza delle Sirene, then ride by minibus to a restaurant near the sea for a three-hour English-language class. With guidance from the chef, make fresh pasta and tiramisu, learn about dough and flour, then sit down to eat with wine. Instructors have included Massimo, Maria, Antonio, Lara, and Francisco.

“This was a fun and simple cooking class. Very clean setup and the host was fantastic. Fun thing to do to kill some time in Sorrento! Fantastic experience”

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3.Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

At a family farm in Pianillo, near Agerola, Ferdinando and his team lead an English-language class in mozzarella, handmade pasta and tiramisu. You’ll prepare the dishes, then eat them with garden produce and farm wine. The setting is well away from Positano, so plan the mountain journey before booking.

“Once in a lifetime experience working with Ferndinando! Immaculate vibes with music playing in the background while we made the pasta, mozzarella, and tiramisu. The environment created facilitated making quick friends with our fellow learners. He is a great teacher, sharing not only the secrets behind the amazing food in the Amalfi coast but also the history behind it. Each bite of the food felt like we were tasting a different delicious part of Italy. The local wine he shared was so good, we even bought a few bottles to take with us on the road. We are recommending this place to all of our friends.”

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4.Authentic Cooking with Locals: Meal, Wine & Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

Meet Rocco and Carla near La Praia in Praiano, then head to their family home and garden for a hands-on meal. Make two kinds of pasta, a starter and dessert with family recipes and seasonal ingredients, then sit down to eat with homemade wine and a handcrafted digestif.

“Rocco and Carla were excellent hosts. We’ve been making pasta at home for the last two years but could never quite get the dough right. Carla gave us tips as a former chef that we’ll be able to use for years to come!”

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5.Pasta & Traditional Sorrento Cuisine with Pickup – 100% Hands On

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

At Villa del Barone, Chef Anna and her team guide you through a hands-on Sorrento cooking class, from ravioli and fried pizza to limoncello tiramisu. You’ll stroll the garden, cook in a scenic kitchen, then share the meal with your group. The afternoon starts at 4:15 pm and lasts about four hours, with pickup included.

“What a fabulous night! We had an amazing experience with great instruction and amazing food! Location was perfect and the pickup/drop off was a great addition.”

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6.Pasta and Pizza Master Class with Pick Up in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Meet at Sorrento station at 11 am for a shuttle to Chez Barone Cooking School at Villa Barone. With instructors such as Anna and Claudia, you’ll prepare Neapolitan-style pizza, tagliatelle, Bolognese, gnocchi, tiramisu and limoncello, then sit down to eat what you’ve made.

“An absolutely wonderful experience. We learned so much about preparing pastas, pizza and tiramisu. We were also offered prosecco and wine all throughout the activity. Chef Hanna and her assistant Julia were both so friendly and wonderful. I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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7.Best Sorrento cooking school

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $241

At La Cucina del Gusto in Sorrento, Chef Carmen leads a hands-on Neapolitan cooking class built around homemade pasta, eggplant parmigiana, and lemon tiramisu. You prepare the dishes together, then eat them with wine and other included drinks. The class lasts about three hours, with a maximum group size of 20.

“Carmen was incredible! She was so warm and funny. I can be quiet especially in a group, but I didn’t feel uncomfortable and the Prosecco definitely helped! The direction was so clear and the food was 10/10. Can’t wait to make the recipes at home.”

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8.Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $193

At Bella Sorrento Cooking School, Rita and her family’s cooking team guide you through seasonal dishes, from garden-picked ingredients to fresh pasta and dessert. Expect about three hours of cooking and dining in a home kitchen, with wine, water, coffee and limoncello included. Classes take up to 12 people, though some are much smaller.

“Wonderful cooking experience w Rafaela!!! She was fun educational and very knowledgeable!!! The Inn where the class took place was stunning!”

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9.Amalfi: Cooking Class and Farmhouse Visit With Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · from $157

Spend four hours at Amalfi Heaven Gardens, where local hosts lead you through lemon, olive and vegetable terraces before a hands-on class and four-course meal. You pick seasonal produce, cook dishes such as antipasti and gnocchi, then eat with local wine, limoncello and espresso. Hosts named in recent classes include Francesco, Edi, Ugo and Fabio.

“Cooking at Haven Gardens was our best experience of a 7 day stay in Amalfi. The young people running this class are so well organized. I have to praise Francesca, Francesco, Andrea, and Elvira who were great hosts. 8 people who participated were well entertained throughout. In no time we had 10 amazing appetizers whipped up with freshly picked produce from their garden, followed by potato gnocchi, home made delicious sauce, dessert and limoncello. Local wine was served from beautiful ceramic pitchers from Ravello and was freely flowing! And all of this with a vast, awe inspiring view of the sea!!! Highly recommend this particular experience! My husband who doesn't…”

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10.Amalfi: Cooking Class with Pasta, Mozzarella, and Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $66Best value

At a farm in Pianillo, chef Ferdinando guides you through making mozzarella, fresh pasta, and tiramisu, with help from assistant Michael. The three-hour class ends with lunch or dinner made from your work, local produce, and farm wine. Plan your own transport; pickup is not included.

“We had a great time! It was so much fun to learn how to make pasta, mozzarella and tiramisu! We were a 2 people that didn’t like coffee so we got to make tiramisu with lemoncello instead, which was great! A great activity!”

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11.Shared Cooking Class with Fresh Garden Ingredients in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet the Cooking Mama Sorrento family in their garden, then follow a scenic route to a beachside kitchen near the marina. Salvatore and the family team guide a small group through handmade pasta and tiramisu, with a garden-produce starter, drinks, and a shared meal included. Pickup is from Achille Lauro parking in Sorrento.

“Couldn’t recommend this cooking class more!! Starting off at the owners garden where we heard about all the fresh ingredients and produce used. Then going to the kitchen and being shown step by step how to make homemade pasta and tiramisu was amazing!! Such a fun and welcoming family, with knowledge and warmth to make it the best experience!”

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12.Small-Group Cooking Class in Positano: Gnocchi, Tiramisù & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Join Emily and her family in their home in Montepertuso for a 3.5-hour cooking class and meal. You’ll make gnocchi and tiramisù, enjoy an aperitivo, and sit down to local dishes with wine. The class is small, with a maximum of 10 people, and starts at Piazza Cappella in Positano.

“Best decision we made! We absolutely loved this class and getting the opportunity to enjoy a nice meal with an amazing family. Emily was so kind and funny, and it seriously felt like we, a bunch of strangers from different parts of the world, were a part of their family. We learned so much about the local culture and history while learning to make delicious Italian dishes. The food was amazing, chatting with other travelers around the table was rewarding and a nice change of pace, but nothing could beat the amazing view from their beautiful kitchen. I just want to say again, thank you so much Emily and family…”

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13.Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Ride a shuttle from central Sorrento to Tirabusciò Cooking School in the hills, where an English-speaking instructor such as Luigi or Laura guides you through pizza dough, shaping and toppings. Expect tastings of mozzarella and olive oil, a homemade pizza lunch with wine, and tiramisù with coffee. The class lasts two hours and costs $71 per person.

“The activity was great Laura our teacher was great at explaining the intricacies of how pizza dough is made in Italy. She had also prepared fresh mozzarella for us to try and a demonstration of how it’s made. The whole process of shaping the dough then topping it was a lot of fun and the eating afterwards very satisfying. 10/10 who consider another class with them on another trip to Sorrento!”

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14.Authentic Pasta & Pizza Cooking Class with Sorrento Coast Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

Join Chef Enzo at a historic Sorrento residence for a hands-on class in Neapolitan pizza, Caprese ravioli, and limoncello tiramisu. You’ll work dough, cook pizza in a 250-year-old wood oven, learn how limoncello is made, and share the meal with local wine on a panoramic terrace. The class lasts about four hours and starts at 5 pm.

“This is the best and most authentic cooking class I have ever taken. I highly recommend this experience; you will not regret it.”

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15.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Start in Sorrento with Prosecco, then take included minibus transport to a restaurant in the hills near Massa Lubrense. In a group of up to 12, a chef guides you through fresh pasta dough, ravioli and tiramisu before you sit down to eat with wine. The class lasts about three hours, with lunch and dinner departure options.

“It was so much fun and we learned something that we never made before! Will definitely return next time for another class! Thank you so much.”

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