Amalfi Coast Cooking Class at Sorrento Farmhouse with Lunch

Summary

Sorrento Farmhouse Culinary Experience: Cook & Dine Like a Local

If you want to cook real Amalfi Coast recipes in an authentic Sorrento farmhouse—and actually pick your own veggies—this is your chance. You’ll learn hands-on from local chefs, share laughs over homemade wine, and sit down to a meal that tastes even better because you made it yourself.

What’s the experience like?

The day started with the smell of coffee drifting through the farmhouse kitchen—honestly, I was still half-asleep when our driver picked us up from Tasso Square. Ten minutes later, we were winding up the Sorrento hills, windows down, catching that mix of sea air and lemon trees. The farmhouse itself felt like visiting someone’s home rather than a school. We kicked things off with warm pastries and cappuccinos around a big wooden table, chatting with our chef (Antonio—he’s got stories for days) about what grows best in this part of Campania.

Before we even touched a pan, Antonio handed out baskets and led us into the garden. Tomatoes still warm from the sun, basil so fragrant you could smell it before you saw it—picking your own ingredients is half the fun. We learned how to make pasta from scratch (my hands were covered in flour within minutes), and everyone got to shape their own ravioli. Depending on what’s fresh, you might end up stuffing zucchini flowers or prepping fish caught that morning. The kitchen was full of laughter, clinking glasses of local Falanghina wine, and the occasional “mamma mia” when someone nailed their sauce.

Lunch was served family-style outside on the terrace—homemade pasta, salads straight from the garden, and a dessert like caprese cake or tiramisu (ours was so good I asked for seconds). The farmhouse family joined us at the table; it felt more like Sunday lunch than a class. By 3pm we were back in Sorrento, full and happy, already planning to recreate these dishes at home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking Class at Sorrento Farmhouse

• Pickup from Tasso Square or hotel at 10:00 am
• Tour farmhouse and pick vegetables in garden
• Hands-on cooking class: homemade pasta, sauces, main courses, pastries
• Enjoy lunch with local wine and farmhouse family
• Transfer back to hotel around 15:00-15:30

Top questions

Is this cooking class suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! No experience needed—our chef guides you step by step and adapts recipes to all skill levels.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes! Just let us know when booking and we’ll tailor dishes using fresh garden produce.

How long does the whole experience last?

The tour runs from about 10am until 3pm including transfers—plenty of time for cooking and enjoying lunch.

Can children join the class?

Kids are welcome! It’s hands-on and fun for families; just mention ages when booking so we can prepare accordingly.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transfer from Sorrento hotels or Tasso Square, breakfast pastries with coffee, all cooking materials, hands-on lessons with a local chef, organic ingredient picking in the garden, a multi-course lunch paired with local wines (or soft drinks), plus plenty of laughs around the table. Vegetarian options are always available if you let us know ahead of time.