Hands-on Italian Cooking Class in Pompeii with Sabrina

Garden tour, pasta from scratch, homemade meal with wine in a Pompeian home kitchen

A 2-hour hands-on cooking class in Sabrina's garden home in the Pompeian countryside, where you learn to make fresh pasta and a traditional dessert, then sit down to eat your creations with local wine and liqueur. The class starts in Sabrina's garden, where many of the vegetables and herbs you'll cook with are grown, and continues in her home kitchen with stories about local culture woven throughout.

The experience

Sabrina's home sits a few steps from the Archaeological Excavations of Pompeii, in countryside with views of Mount Vesuvius and the Lattari Mountains. The class begins with a walk through her garden, where she grows the vegetables and herbs that will go into your meal. From there you move into her cozy kitchen to work through the fundamentals of making fresh pasta by hand and preparing a traditional Italian dessert. Throughout the 2 hours, Sabrina shares stories about local culture and Campanian food traditions as you cook alongside her.

You'll prepare bruschetta with seasonal vegetables, fresh pasta, and dessert. After cooking, you sit down to eat everything you've made, paired with a glass of Gragnano wine and homemade Italian liqueur. The menu can shift based on what's in season and what Sabrina has on hand. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, let her know when you book so she can adjust the dishes.

Sabrina speaks limited English, so a friend will be present throughout the class to translate. The home has no air conditioning, which is typical of many Italian residences. You can choose between a lunch or dinner class at checkout. Public transportation runs nearby if you need it to get there, and infants or small children can come along in a pram or stroller.

What’s included

• Local wine and homemade Italian liqueur.
• fresh pasta making instruction with a local guide.
• traditional home-cooked Campanian meal you prepare yourself.

Options for this experience

2 options

Lunch-included cooking classGuide in English or Italian · 12:00

Cooking class that includes dinnerGuide in English or Italian · 18:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 18:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Choose the lunch or dinner class depending on when you want to cook and eat during your day in Pompeii. Both are the same 2-hour experience, just at different times. The presence of a translator throughout means you'll understand every step even though Sabrina's English is limited, so language won't slow you down in the kitchen.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What dishes do I actually make during the cooking class?

You make fresh pasta from scratch and a traditional Italian dessert. The class also includes bruschetta with seasonal vegetables, which you prepare as part of the experience. All three dishes become part of the meal you eat afterward.

Is the cooking class suitable for someone with no experience in the kitchen?

Yes. Sabrina guides you step-by-step through making fresh pasta and the dessert, so no prior cooking skill is needed. The class is hands-on, meaning you do the work yourself rather than watching a demonstration.

What's included in the meal after cooking?

You eat the dishes you've prepared (bruschetta, fresh pasta, and dessert) along with a glass of Gragnano wine and homemade Italian liqueur. Everything comes from what you've made in the kitchen.

How far is Sabrina's home from the Pompeii ruins?

Her home is located a few steps away from the Archaeological Excavations of Pompeii. It's also a few kilometers from Sorrento, Amalfi and Positano if you're staying in those towns.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to get there?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Public transportation options are available nearby, or you can arrange a taxi or rental car to reach Sabrina's home in the Pompeian countryside.