Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Sorrento, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
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Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Ken_O ·

Oct 2025

Really fun experience. An amazing team sharing their local cuisine fresh ingredients from their garden and delicious wine. We had a great time last night preparing some delicious food. Highly recommend.

· Susan_L ·

Sep 2025

This was a truly authentic Italian cooking class. Many of the ingredients were grown right on their property like tomatoes, basil, eggplant. Sarah and Rafaela are excellent teachers and even though I already am someone that enjoys cooking I learned so much from them. They even explained why things had to be done a certain way. This class was really a highlight in our trip to Italy.

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Overview

Skip the tourist traps and head to the home of two local cooks, sisters Rita and Louisa, in the heart of Sorrento during this exclusive cooking workshop. Start things off with a welcome drink and a visit to a vegetable garden to select fresh ingredients. Then, prepare a multi-course meal before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with a half-bottle of red or white wine.

Get hands-on help and demonstrations from both sisters as you cook
Learn to prepare classic dishes like gnocchi, *polpette* (meatballs), and dessert
Workshops are limited to 12 participants for a personalized feel
Coffee, water, wine, and limoncello are all included

Sample Menu

Starter

Eggplants rolls

Main

Meat Balls

Main

Ravioli pasta caprese style

Dessert

Chocolate Lava Cake, Caprese Cake or Neapolitan Doughnut

What's Included

Lunch

Lunch or dinner (3-course menu), welcome drink with finger food, 1/2 bottle local wine per person, mineral water, coffee and limoncello.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Bernardino Rota, 29, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
The gate is located at Via Rota 29, along an antique stone wall, very close to the sport field Campo Italia. Just ring the bell and Rita will open the doors to Italian Cuisine!!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Gianna_S

We thought it was going to be a group but ended up being just us! We had an absolute blast making homemade meatballs, eggplant Parmesan, ravioli and so much more! Everything was perfect and we couldn’t have asked to end our trip any better than that!! Bella Sorrento was gorgeous and welcoming and the staff and chef made us feel like we were in our own home. I can’t tell you enough how wonderful everything was, and if you want a one of a kind experience, don’t hesitate to book!

Reviews

5.0

based on 286 reviews

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Sharon_T, Oct 2025

It was a great experience with wonderful foods and drinks. A great way to spend the late afternoon. The chefs were very professional and feel we can make the recipes at home.

Highly recommend!

Lynda_S, Oct 2025

Out family had a wonderful time making pasta, meatballs & eggplant Parmesan. It was easy, fun & delicious unforgettable experience.

Sara is a great teacher....

Lara_L, Oct 2025

Sara is a great teacher. The ingredients are fresh and local. We had so much fun and learned so much. There is plenty of food you will be making so come hungry!!

We did this cooking class...

John_M, Oct 2025

We did this cooking class on our honeymoon and it was one of our favorite things we did our whole time. Our class was just us and another couple, so it felt very intimate. The kitchen was beautiful and the hosts made the experience very special. We were greeted with prosecco, charcuterie, and bruschetta. We were taught step-by-step to make fried calzone, ravioli, eggplant parmesan, meatballs, and caprese cake. The food was amazing and there was so much of it. We were sent all of the recipes afterward plus some extra ones that were excited to try at home. Highly recommend this experience.

Highlights from Sorrento

Ken_O, Oct 2025

Inspirational cooking class!

Susan_L, Sep 2025

We highly recommend this cooking experience

Ann_F, Sep 2025

This was such a fun hands on experience! Two very experienced Italian chefs guided us in making a traditional chocolate orange cake, calzone, ravioli, eggplant parmesan and meat balls, and each course was paired with wine. There was so much food!!! The B&B kitchen facility was the perfect blend of charming traditional architecture and modern cooking equipment.

Loved it!

Susan_C, Sep 2025

This was such a highlight of our trip! We lucked out and ended up having a private class. We loved learning new techniques and the results were delicious. We are excited to try the recipes back home!

Starting off with...

Loretta_L, Sep 2025

Starting off with appetizers and cocktails was nice. We didn't really cook everything. We just helped cook some of the items. I wish we had each been cooking our own dishes. But the most disappointing part was that we cooked a lot of food but were not offered the option to take the leftovers with us. There was more than we could eat and we wanted to take the uneaten dishes.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the beginning of the evening with appetizers and cocktails—it’s always a great way to get into the right spirit. We’re sorry to hear that the cooking portion didn’t fully meet your expectations. Our format is designed to ensure that the preparation and various steps are clearly explained and easy to follow, allowing each guest to create their own dish. However, we understand that some guests may prefer an even more individual approach. As for the leftover food, we’re always happy to prepare takeaway boxes upon request so that guests can enjoy their dishes even after the event. We’re sorry this option wasn’t offered proactively—it’s something we’ll be more mindful of going forward to ensure no creation goes to waste. Thank you again for your sincere feedback—it helps us improve and craft ever more thoughtful experiences. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

One of a kind cooking class, hands on experience, delicious!

E_M, Sep 2025

Such an amazing and enjoyable evening spent cooking in a beautiful and homey Italian kitchen! From the start, we were welcomed with kind and warm energy as well as some nice drinks and and an appetizer. We learned how to make many delicious dishes and had so much fun along the way. We received personal 1:1 feedback, and never felt judged for our cooking/cutting/rolling pin skills. This experience stood out from the other options listed online due to the intimate cooking setting and less commercial feel. This held true while we were learning to make all the dishes, and after when we sat down to enjoy them together. We shared the class with one other couple, and it was the perfect size. This is a must-do in Sorrento, and be sure to arrive hungry! I am walking away feeling empowered to make some delicious meals back home. Grazie!!

Fabulous experience!!

Ronald_B, Sep 2025

I booked the cooking experience with Rita at the Bella Sorrento in Sorrento after reviewing numerous other top rated classes and venue’s which were in scenic areas of Sorrento and expensive taxi fares to get there. I also chose Rita because of the reviews which described the personal touch and approach which were not very good reviews of the other venues as this was very important to me and we were delighted with the experience!! Sarah (Rita’s cousin) and Rafaella were our hosts and they were most gracious and welcomed us like family. We learned step by step how to prepare Caprese cake (a Sorrento tradition), calzone, chips, eggplant parmesan, meatballs, and ravioli all from scratch and gluten free to accommodate my wife (even though I forgot to mention her allergy in advance). All of which we ate for lunch, in addition to the wine, cheese, and salami they had prepared for our arrival. The kitchen is in the basement of the BnB and is a well-appointed professional chefs kitchen and an amazing family dining area used by Rita’s family. It was nice that we were the only two at the 10am class and well worth getting our day started with the class. It appears that the maximum is 8 people which is a good size as other reviews I read had upwards of 40 people and no a great hands on experience. I highly recommend the class. We also enjoyed seeing Giuseppe, Rita’s 3 year old son who loves meatballs and was excited to have the leftovers. Enjoy!! Chow!!

The hosts were great. ...

Chrsite_L, Aug 2025

The hosts were great. So kind and patient with us. Very friendly and explained everything to make a great Italian meal for our friends and family. My favorite part was the meatballs and the eggplant Parmesan.

Fabulous Hands-On Cooking Class

Sandla_S, Aug 2025

This was truly a hands-on cooking class with four courses plus dessert. The chefs shared tips as we prepared authentic Italian dishes in a sparkling clean commercial kitchen. Then we dined with our class in the adjacent family dining room to enjoy everything we cooked. Chef Rita sent the recipes we prepared and many others to try. This was a highlight if our trip to Sorrento.

Authentic Cooking Class!

Dawn_S, Aug 2025

What a fun and wonderful day spent learning how to cook many different delicious foods local to Sorrento. The day started with a welcome appetizer of cheese and meat and olives and of course a mimosa! Rafa and Sara were friendly and fun. We made our own fresh pasta - ravioli and the stuffing. We baked a cake local to the area called caprese cake. We made calzones, eggplant parmigiana and meatballs!!! Then we ate what we made for lunch! They also offered us red or white wine along the way. We even had their homemade limoncello which was delicious. It was a great time! Highly recommend this.

Amazing!!! We all had the...

Susan_M, Jul 2025

Amazing!!! We all had the best time learning! Very organized and delicious food! Wonderful setting as well

Wonderful cooking class with excellent hosts

Alan_B, Jul 2025

We had a wonderful experience with this class - our hosts were so kind and inviting. We laughed and had a great time preparing our meal, which we ate when it was done. I would highly recommend this class.

One of the best things we...

ROGER_H, Jun 2025

One of the best things we did in Sorrento. Highly recommend. The facility was first class and the instruction was a hands-on experience. All ingredients were fresh and the food was delicious! Getting excited to try the recipes at home.

Wonderful cooking experience in Sorrento

Vince_P, Jun 2025

Our chef was amazing. It was a hands on immersive cooking experience of Italian traditional food. We were greeted with salami & cheese and bruschette accompanied by mimosas. The freshly squeezed OJ was spectacular and complimented the prosecco to perfection. We prepared traditional italian cake, calzones, ravioli and chips (made with the dough we made). We also made tomatoe sauce, egg plant parmesan and meatballs. Then we ate our own food and ate very well enjoying local wine and lemoncello. Would highly recommend this experience. The instructor was very good and taught you very well regardless of your skill level.

An absolute must while in Sorrento!!!

Barb_G, Jun 2025

Do yourself a favor and book this cooking class! It is truly amazing and was the highlight of our trip to beautiful Sorrento. It was well worth the money! Don't get pulled into the other classes close to the market place. Book your class here! You will not regret! It's actually worth 10 stars!!!

Authentic and Fun!

Tara_E, May 2025

This class was so much fun! It was laid back, and we made so many great dishes! You truly felt like family in their home and kitchen, evening dining at the family table! Sarah was so patient in her teaching and laughed so much with us! Some of the family even stopped in to help with the dishes. 10/10 recommend!

Out if this world in beautiful kitchen setting.

Judith_H, May 2025

Our instructors were excellent in their methods, professionalism and enthusiasm. The food was bellissimo! Would recommend to anyone.

Excellent cooking experience

Carla_B, Apr 2025

This was a fun informative and intimate cooking experience. We learned a lot and the food was amazing!!

Incredible!!!!

Gianna_S, Apr 2025

Best cooking experience ever!!!!

Lela_R, Apr 2025

Wonderful cooking experience w Rafaela!!! She was fun educational and very knowledgeable!!! The Inn where the class took place was stunning!

Don’t pass on this experience. Best thing we did over two weeks in Italy!

Jim_B, Apr 2025

What a wonderful experience. Beautiful Sorrento home with huge and modern cooking class kitchen. Sarah and Rafa treated us so well and we learned so much from them. My wife and I truly enjoyed ourselves. Highly, highly recommended.

We had a ball cooking...

Rebecca_S, Mar 2025

We had a ball cooking with this team. Our instructor was patient and really taught us a lot. The end result was delicious!

Fantastic experience!!

Jeannenicole_B, Oct 2024

The cooking class was fantastic!! The ladies were so nice and welcoming. Everything was so organized. They guided us through each step and then we got to eat everything. We made 4 courses. I highly recommend taking this cooking class!!

Excellent Adventure - highly recommend!

Susan_P, Oct 2024

Amazing experience - highly recommend - it made our Italy trip complete. Our friends recommended this and it did not disappoint - and the food was delicious!

Prepared and ate a four-course meal!

LenoreMcDonald_G, Oct 2024

Highly recommend! Booked this class during a rainy spell in Sorrento. Was a little surprised to hear we would cook (and eat!) a four course meal during our class, and we did!! Beautiful 800+ years old villa and spacious modern cooking kitchen. We each had our own station. Took the mystery out of making pasta! We made calzone, chips, ravioli, eggplant Parmesan, meatballs and chocolate almond cake. Everything was delicious, fresh and surprisingly simple. Chef Raffaella shared a dozen tips and ensured each of us chefs took a turn to perform a technique she demonstrated. Very friendly. We shared a couple of bottles of good red wine while cooking and eating (included) and started with a lovely Mimosa and ended with Limoncello. We had a lovely time. Looking forward to getting the recipes, also included.

Elegant, romantic, awesome experience with a true Italian Chef.

Shauna_M, Oct 2024

Highly recommend. The personal Chef was a delight. Engaging. So much yummy food. Hands on experience. My husband and I were the only clients as I booked. Very intimate for our Anniversary and his Birthday. Beautiful kitchen… Awesome experience.❤️ Loved this once in a life time experience.