Sorrento: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Lunch & Wine

Summary

Make pasta and tiramisu in Sorrento’s seaside kitchen with wine

You’ll step into a real Sorrento kitchen by the sea, learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, roll ravioli, and whip up classic tiramisu alongside locals. Enjoy lunch with wine as waves crash below and stories are shared around the table—a memory that lingers long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We almost missed the minibus—turns out “just around the corner” means something different in Sorrento traffic. But we made it, a little flustered, and our guide Rosa just grinned and handed me a glass of Prosecco before I could apologize. The restaurant sat right above the water, all blue tiles and that salty breeze sneaking in through the open windows. I could smell garlic somewhere already, which felt like a good sign.

Tying on the apron was weirdly nerve-wracking—I’ve never cooked outside my own kitchen, let alone with strangers watching. Rosa showed us how to mix the flour for fettuccine (I never knew there were so many kinds), and she kept correcting my dough technique with this gentle patience. I got flour on my jeans anyway. There was this moment when we were rolling out ravioli and someone’s phone played an old Italian song—everybody started humming along without really meaning to. It felt less like a class and more like some big family thing.

The main keyword here is “Sorrento cooking class,” but honestly, what stuck with me was how nobody rushed anything. We made tiramisu together (I still think about how light that mascarpone was), then sat down at a long table overlooking the sea—plates of pasta, glasses of red wine clinking, people laughing about their lopsided ravioli shapes. Rosa poured another round and told us her grandmother’s trick for perfect tomato sauce; I won’t pretend I remember it exactly, but I wrote it on a napkin just in case.

I didn’t expect to feel so at home with people I’d only just met—or to leave smelling faintly of sage and espresso powder. Sorrento does that to you, maybe. Anyway, if you’re looking for a day trip that isn’t just ticking off sights but actually gets your hands messy (literally), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pasta and tiramisu cooking class

• Arrive at meeting point
• Receive welcome glass of Prosecco
• Visit behind the scenes of restaurant
• Take short minibus ride to restaurant
• Tie apron and enter kitchen
• Learn to prepare pasta dough
• Understand pasta fresca vs pasta secca
• Prepare tiramisu dessert
• Enjoy lunch with wine and pasta

Top questions

Is transportation included in the Sorrento cooking class?

Yes, a short minibus ride from the meeting point to the restaurant is included in the price.

What dishes do we make during the pasta & tiramisu class?

You’ll prepare fettuccine with tomato sauce, ricotta-spinach ravioli with butter & sage, plus classic tiramisu.

Does the class include lunch?

Yes, after cooking you’ll sit down for lunch featuring your handmade pasta dishes and tiramisu.

Are drinks provided during the class?

A welcome glass of Prosecco is served on arrival; red and white wine are included with lunch for guests over 18.

Where does the Sorrento cooking class take place?

The class is held in a locally loved restaurant by the sea in Sorrento—a short drive from central meeting point.

Is public transport available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the meeting point for convenience.

What’s included

Your experience includes pickup by minibus from a central meeting point in Sorrento, all cooking ingredients and equipment at a seaside restaurant, step-by-step guidance from local chefs as you make two types of fresh pasta plus tiramisu, a welcome glass of Prosecco on arrival, lunch or dinner with both red and white wine served at your table before heading back full (and maybe still dusted with flour).