Sorrento Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi & Pizza with a Local Chef

Handmade gnocchi, eggplant parmigiana, pizza dough, and a meal you made yourself

A cooking class in Sorrento where you make traditional Neapolitan dishes alongside a local chef in a citrus grove on the Sorrentine Peninsula, then sit down to eat lunch or dinner with wine and limoncello. The class runs about three and a half hours in a small group, with free round-trip transfer from Sorrento area hotels and instruction in English or Italian.

The experience

You arrive at a citrus grove in the heart of the Sorrentine Peninsula, where a local chef walks you through the fundamentals of Italian and Neapolitan cooking. The class splits into two tracks: the cooking class teaches you to roll handmade gnocchi Sorrento style with mozzarella and tomato, then move on to eggplant parmigiana and a traditional dessert. The pizza class focuses on making dough from scratch with a twelve-hour leavening and baking your choice of Margherita, Marinara, or grilled vegetables. You pick which one suits your interest when you book.

After the hands-on work, you sit down to eat what you've made, with water and local wine included. A limoncello tasting rounds out the afternoon or evening, depending on which session you choose. The group stays small, so there's room to ask questions and watch the chef's technique up close. A welcome cocktail arrives when you do, and round-trip transfer from Sorrento area hotels means you don't arrange transport yourself.

What’s included

• Small group class with a local chef.
• handmade gnocchi or pizza dough instruction.
• lunch or dinner with the dishes you prepared.
• water and local wine during the meal.
• welcome cocktail on arrival.
• limoncello tasting.
• round-trip transfer from Sorrento area hotels.

Options for this experience

2 options

Neapolitan Pizza MakingGuide in English or Italian · 10:30 and 18:00Lasts 3 hours. Pizza class covering: pizza making with guidance, basic dough with 12-hour leavening, and your choice of flavor: Margherita, Marinara, or grilled vegetable. Pick-up and drop-off are included. Pickup is included.

Sorrento cooking class: cook like a local and discover the secretsGuide in English or Italian · 10:00 and 17:30Lasts 3 hours. Covers: handmade Sorrento-style gnocchi (with mozzarella and tomato), eggplant parmigiana, a traditional dessert, and a limoncello tasting. Pickup and drop-off are included. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 10:30, 17:30 and 18:00

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Buyourtour di Amo Italy Travel

Is this one for you?Book the morning session if you have a free afternoon and want to eat lunch afterward, or the afternoon session if you prefer an early dinner. The small group size means you'll have time to watch the chef's hands and ask questions without feeling rushed through a crowd.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose between a cooking class and a pizza class, or do I have to pick one?

You choose one when you book. The cooking class teaches gnocchi, eggplant parmigiana and a traditional dessert. The pizza class focuses on making dough and baking your choice of pizza flavor.

What time does the class start, and how long does it run?

Two sessions run every day: morning and afternoon. The class lasts about three and a half hours from start to finish, including the meal.

Is the transfer from my hotel included, or do I need to arrange my own way there?

Round-trip transfer from Sorrento area hotels is included, so pickup and drop-off are part of the booking.

What's included to eat and drink during the class?

You eat the dishes you make, with water and local wine served during the meal. A welcome cocktail when you arrive and a limoncello tasting at the end are also included. Limoncello tasting is for guests 18 and over.

Can I request different dishes if I have dietary preferences or allergies?

Yes, it's possible to arrange the lesson with different dishes on request, though the price would be arranged separately with the operator.