Food & Wine 2025

Discover the True Taste of Sorrento

Step into the heart of southern Italy’s culinary traditions with our exclusive collection of food and wine experiences. From sun-drenched vineyards and lemon groves to family-run kitchens where secrets are passed down through generations, this is your invitation to savor the soul of the region.

Join guided tours through renowned wineries, learn to prepare timeless Sorrentine recipes in hands-on cooking classes, and treat yourself to unforgettable tastings of olive oil, fresh pasta, limoncello, and local pastries—all perfectly paired with regional wines that tell the story of this vibrant land.

Whether you're exploring rustic farmhouses, clinking glasses with locals, or indulging in lemon-infused delicacies with a sea view, every experience is designed to create memories that linger long after the last bite.
Book your food and wine adventure today—and come hungry for authenticity.

Cooking class in Sorrento

If you are planning a trip to Sorrento, Naples, or Capri and cooking is your passion, consider adding a cooking class to your itinerary!

Over the past few years, a number of cooking classes and informal lessons have popped up, giving travelers an ample choice of options for hands-on experiences. You can join a professional chef or home cook to learn the basics of italian cuisine by preparing a number of classic dishes, and then enjoy the fruit of your labors over a celebratory tasting or meal. Recipes are generally straightforward enough to reproduce at home, and are based on traditional Mediterranean ingredients.

What better souvenir of your trip to Italy than the know-how to make a stellar Italian meal at home?

How is a Cooking Class in Sorrento?

Most cooking classes in Sorrento include the preparation of a traditional Sorrentine meal, including a starter, first course, second course, and often dessert. Italian meals generally center around both a pasta or rice first course and a meat or fish second course (there are also a number of vegetarian second courses you can prepare).

Traditional pasta first courses from Sorrento that you might come across in a cooking class include:

• Gnocchi alla sorrentina: potato gnocchi (dumplings) tossed with tomato sauce and mozzarella

• Ravioli caprese: fresh pasta stuffed with caciotta cheese and served with tomato sauce

• Scialatielli ai frutti di mare: a local type of fresh long pasta (like spaghetti) served with clams and mussels

Second courses may include:

• Pesce fresco all’acqua pazza: fresh sea bream, amberjack, snapper, or other catch of the day cooked with herbs and cherry tomatoes

• Parmigiana di melanzane: eggplant (aubergine) that is fried and then baked with mozzarella and tomato sauce.

Cooking classes in Sorrento often also include the preparation of a dessert chosen among those most famous of the Amalfi Coast, like “delizia al limone” or the beloved torta caprese, made with chocolate, almonds, and powdered sugar.

Pizza School

Everyone loves pizza! This simple, tasty dish is easy to prepare and is one of the most beloved Italian culinary exports across the globe. Pizza was created first in Naples, so if you are in nearby Sorrento or Capri, don't just taste authentic pizza, but learn the secrets to preparing the perfect pizza yourself. Learn about the ingredients and techniques for making and rolling the dough and firing the pizza in a wood-burning oven with the toppings you choose.

Vegetarian Cooking Lessons in Sorrento and Capri

You may have noticed that many classic dishes covered in cooking classes are vegetarian, so don't present a challenge to those who don't eat meat or fish (just check that the cheeses offered do not contain animal rennet, or ask for a specific alternative). Vegans may have more trouble, as dairy products such as cheese feature in most traditional dishes from Sorrento. For pizza lessons, it's easy to prepare a vegan version of pizza ("pizza marinara”, for example, is topped with tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, and extra-virgin olive oil).

Snap a Photo and Make a Toast

During most cooking classes, each participant watches the chef and copies the techniques and steps he or she demonstrates. At the end of the lesson, everyone samples their handiwork during an informal group lunch or dinner. Small-group lessons are a fun way to meet local chefs and mix with fellow travelers, taking photos to capture the highlights of your time together. Some cooking classes also offer the option of pairing a wine tasting featuring local varieties with the lesson.

Generally, cooking classes in Sorrento, Naples, or Capri are held with a small group of up to 12 participants and are in English. If you prefer, you can also request a private lesson for just you or your family or group of friends. Many cooking classes also offer a free pick-up service, especially if they are held in farms or private homes outside the town center.