Cooking Class in Positano: Gnocchi & Tiramisù

You make two kinds of gnocchi — one with tomatoes and cheese, one with limoncello — in a home kitchen run by a local family.

A small-group cooking class in Positano where you learn to make fresh gnocchi and tiramisù in a local villa, starting with pickup from the main square of Montepertuso. The class runs 3.5 hours and includes aperitivo with prosecco, cheese and salami; lunch with wine; and access to the garden where you pick fresh vegetables and herbs. A guide fluent in English and Italian leads the instruction.

The Experience

You're picked up from the main square of Montepertuso and brought to a private villa where the cooking begins. After an aperitivo of prosecco, smoked cheese and salami, the guide — a local who learned from family recipes — walks you through making gnocchi two ways: one with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmigiano; the other with the family's signature limoncello version. The hands-on work happens in the kitchen, and you handle the dough and shaping yourself.

Between the gnocchi prep, you'll learn to make tiramisù from scratch, building the layers and understanding how the flavors come together. The class moves into the villa's garden, where you pick fresh vegetables and herbs that go into the meal. Lunch happens at the table where you've been cooking — you eat what you made, paired with local wine, and the menu rounds out with bruschette, caprese, meatballs and whatever special dish the kitchen decides to add that day.

The whole experience runs about 3.5 hours. Groups stay small, which means real instruction and room to ask questions. Bottled water and soft drinks are available throughout, and the guide speaks English and Italian, so language is not a barrier.

What’s included

• Pickup from Montepertuso main square.
• aperitivo with prosecco, smoked cheese and salami.
• instruction in making fresh gnocchi two ways and tiramisù.
• lunch with local wine.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• access to the garden to pick fresh vegetables and herbs.

Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Barba Angela

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Italian fluently, so you follow the instruction comfortably whether Italian is your language or not. Book this if you want hands-on cooking with a small group and a real meal at the end, not a demo you watch from a counter.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make in this cooking class?

You make fresh gnocchi two ways — one with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmigiano cheese, and one with the family's unique limoncello recipe — plus tiramisù from scratch. The class also includes learning to prepare bruschette, caprese and meatballs that round out your lunch.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No. The guide teaches each step and you work hands-on in the kitchen, so beginners are welcome. The class is built around learning the techniques, not assuming you already know them.

Where does the class take place and how do I get there?

The class is held in a private villa in Positano. Pickup is from the main square of Montepertuso, and the operator brings you to the villa to start the cooking.

What's included in the price?

The class includes pickup, the cooking instruction, aperitivo with prosecco and cheese, lunch with local wine, bottled water and soft drinks, and access to the garden to pick fresh vegetables and herbs.

How long does the class run?

The cooking class runs 3.5 hours from pickup through lunch, so plan for a morning or afternoon block of your day.

Can I bring young children or infants?

Yes. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Public transportation options are also nearby if you prefer to arrange your own arrival.