Positano Cooking Class: Learn Three Spaghetti Recipes
Make three kinds of spaghetti in a family kitchen, then eat them together
You learn to make three spaghetti dishes and tiramisù from scratch in a local home, starting with prosecco and aperitivo, then cooking and eating everything together. The host shares family recipes and the history behind each dish. Local wine and water are included, and you leave knowing how to recreate this at home.
Step-by-step itinerary
Positano spaghetti cooking experience
- Welcome with prosecco and appetizers
- Learn to make three spaghetti types
- Prepare cherry tomato and lemon pesto sauces
- Cook meatballs and special family recipe
- Make traditional tiramisù dessert
- Enjoy meal together in home garden
What’s included
- Your afternoon includes the aperitivo with prosecco, local cheese, and fresh salami.
- hands-on instruction in making three kinds of spaghetti and tiramisù.
- local wine and water throughout.
- all the dishes you cook, eaten together.
- and a garden tour of the property. The host shares family recipes and the stories behind each dish.
Next departure: 14 Jun 2027
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Learn to make spaghetti three ways and tiramisù in a Positano home. Enjoy prosecco, local cheese, and aperitivo while you cook and dine.
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The experience
"We want to give you a piece of our tradition: simple food, good people, good tasting." That's how the host puts it when you arrive at the house, and it's not a line. The cooking class happens in their own kitchen in Positano, the kind of place where the stove has stories and the recipes came down through the family, not from a cookbook. You'll spend the afternoon learning how to make three different kinds of spaghetti (one with cherry tomatoes, one with lemon, one with local chili), and then tiramisù. It's not a performance. It's someone opening their home and teaching you the way they learned.
You start with an aperitivo of prosecco, local cheese, and fresh salami while the host walks you through the history of each dish. Then you move to the counter and your hands go into the dough. There are no shortcuts here. You're rolling, shaping, learning the feel of it. The sauces come together while you work, and the host talks about why they use what they use, why the timing matters, why this version of spaghetti belongs to Positano and not somewhere else. The garden tour happens between courses, and you'll see where some of the ingredients come from. By the time you sit down to eat, you've made everything on the table.
The meal itself is the point. You eat all the dishes you cooked, drink local wine, and sit together the way you'd sit with friends. There's a meatball, a special surprise the host adds. Something from the family repertoire that changes depending on the season or the mood. The tiramisù comes last, and you've made that too. It's a full afternoon, maybe three hours or so, and the steps up to the villa mean you're working a little just to get there, but that's part of arriving somewhere real. Small groups only, which is why it doesn't feel like a class at all.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Italian.
How long is the cooking class?
The class runs for an afternoon, roughly three hours, including the aperitivo, cooking, and the meal together.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Contact the host before booking to discuss any dietary needs. The menu centers on pasta, cheese, and traditional Italian ingredients.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are available. There are steps to reach the villa, so mobility should be considered.
Do I need cooking experience?
No. The host teaches you from the beginning. It's hands-on and designed for all levels.
What's included in the price?
All the food you cook, local wine, water, and the aperitivo with cheese and salami. Everything you make, you eat.
Can I book a private class?
The class runs in small groups. Contact the host to ask about private options or group size.
Is transportation to the villa included?
No. Public transportation is available nearby. Confirm the exact address and directions when you book.
What if the weather is bad?
The class takes place in the home kitchen. The garden tour may be adjusted, but cooking happens indoors.
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Positano Cooking Class: Learn Three Spaghetti Recipes
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