Hands-On Mediterranean Cooking Class in Tramonti Valley

Summary

Learn to Cook Gnocchi & More in a Traditional Amalfi Farmhouse

If you want to cook real Mediterranean food with locals—starting from picking your own veggies to eating homemade gnocchi at a farmhouse table—this is your day. You’ll learn by doing (and tasting), all surrounded by Tramonti’s hills and good company.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell—fresh basil and damp earth, even before I’d stepped through the garden gate. We met Aniello right outside the farmhouse, baskets in hand, ready to pick whatever was ripe that morning. Tomatoes still warm from the sun, handfuls of wild herbs, and those tiny sweet peppers you never see at home—everything went into our baskets.

Inside the kitchen, Chef Raffaella didn’t waste time. She showed us how to knead dough for gnocchi—no machines, just hands and a wooden board dusted with flour. I’ll admit, my first batch looked a bit lumpy, but she laughed it off and gave me tips on rolling them out smoother. The sauce came together with what we’d picked: tomatoes bubbling away while someone else chopped garlic. There was this easy rhythm to it all—wine glasses clinking, stories about Tramonti’s food traditions, and the sound of rain tapping on the old windows.

By lunchtime, we were hungry enough to eat anything, but sitting down together at that long wooden table made it feel like a family meal. The gnocchi tasted different—lighter somehow—and every bite had that garden flavor you just can’t fake. I left with flour on my shirt and a recipe scribbled on a napkin.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking and Garden Gathering

• Arrival and welcome drink
• Collect seasonal products in garden
• Prepare pasta dough by hand
• Cook sauce with garden products
• Prepare second dish with garden products
• Enjoy meal with wine

Top questions

Is this cooking class suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! The chef guides everyone step by step, so no experience is needed.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes—the menu is based on seasonal vegetables from the garden, so vegetarians are well catered for.

Can I bring my child or baby?

Yes! Infants can join in strollers or specialized seats; families are welcome.

Is the location accessible for wheelchairs?

The farmhouse is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed too.

What’s included

You’ll get a hands-on cooking lesson with local chefs, all ingredients fresh from the garden, lunch (including your homemade gnocchi), local wine, plus accessibility for families and guests with mobility needs.