Cooking Class with Authentic Chef Experience
5.0
194 Ratings
Sorrento

Immerse yourself in the authentic Italian culinary traditions at Bella Sorrento Cooking School. Learn from expert chefs, explore the vegetable garden, and enjoy a full course meal in the heart of Sorrento.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Via Bernardino Rota, 29 - All classes start with a visit of the garden to pick up local seasonal ingredients that we use to make antipasto, pasta, main course and dessert.

Everyone will prepare and create his own dish with the supervision of the Chef. You get the opportunity to step into a home where cooking has been deeply rooted for decades.

Learn how to make, hand-made Ravioli, fresh pasta, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, how to prepare the catch of the day “all’acqua pazza” and many more recipes.

Your full course meal includes local red or white wine, mineral water, dessert, coffee and Limoncello.

Rita and Luisa create the menus directly from their family cookbook to tell the story of the traditional regional cuisine around the dinner table.

Menus may vary according the seasonality to allow the use of the best fresh ingredients. Can be tailored to meet any requirements regarding food allergies/diet.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LESSON WILL BE CONFIRMED AT THE SOLE CONDITION TO REACH THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF GUESTS.

What's Included
  • Lunch included
Meal Options
  • Eggplants rolls
  • Meat Balls
  • Ravioli pasta caprese style
  • Chocolate Lava Cake, Caprese Cake or Neapolitan Doughnut
Additional Information

Enjoy an authentic culinary experience with sisters Rita and Luisa, who are experts in their region’s culinary traditions. They are dedicated to preserving and sharing their knowledge of local recipes and hospitality, welcoming guests into their home. All classes are hands-on and use local, seasonal ingredients, many from Rita’s garden and the Sorrento Peninsula.

The class begins with a visit to the vegetable garden to gather fresh produce, depending on the season. Guests are greeted with a welcome drink and canapés. Each participant prepares the dishes under the guidance of our Chef. The full-course meal includes half a bottle of local red or white wine, mineral water, dessert, coffee, and Limoncello.

The Villa is centrally located in Sorrento.

Location
Via Bernardino Rota, 29
Via Bernardino Rota
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!!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julie_b
Jul 23, 2024
Great class - What a great class. We were welcomed into a fantastic space with apps and mimosa. Our chef Rafaela was very engaging and super knowledgeable. We prepared 5 dishes and got to sample them all. The class was a very good balance between hands-on and demonstration . Show up hungry.
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Kayleigh_g
Jul 10, 2024
Truly the most amazing experience ever - This was the most amazing, unique experience I have ever had. When I adventured to Italy, I couldn't leave without doing an authentic cooking class with a real Italian chef. This exceeded my expectations!! The class was set in the most beautiful, historical kitchen hundreds of years old. We were greeted with fresh mimosas, olives, salami and cheese. We made homemade calzone, ravioli, meatballs and caprese cake. We got to eat everything we made and enjoyed a bottle of wine with our dinner. Our host was great and explained everything, including the history of the kitchen. The coolest part was that my friend and I were the only people who signed up for the class so it was just the two of us and our host! I truly can't recommend this class enough. It was so authentic and such an amazing, fun experience. You can't come to Italy without doing an authentic cooking class!
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Diana_n
Jul 9, 2024
Amazing Food! - It was such a great experience being able to participate in the cooking class. It was so simple and easy and the food taste absolutely amazing
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Alisa_s
Jul 8, 2024
Loved our experience at Bella Sorrento! - My husband and I had a great time doing the cooking class at Bella Sorrento. We were greeted with welcome appetizers and wine and met the family that we would be sharing the class with. We had the best time getting to know them while making many delicious Italian dishes. All the recipes were practical and we are looking forward to making them at home now. We would highly recommend Bella Sorrento for the value and ambiance. It was exactly what we wanted in a cooking class.
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Mary_p
Jul 8, 2024
A must do in Sorrento! - We had the absolute best time in this cooking class and cannot recommend it enough! The chefs made it so fun and personable. It was like cooking with a big Italian family. The food was absolutely amazing and you make a lot so make sure to come hungry! We can't wait to recreate these recipes at home.
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Shelli_l
Jul 6, 2024
Best night in Amalfi Coast! - Excellent night of cooking with Marissa! One of our favorite experiences while visiting Amalfi Coast! We had 3 generations participating and everyone had the best time! Marissa is a gem!
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Gahl_m
Jul 5, 2024
Incredible and authentic - An absolutely amazing experience! In a small and authentic villa with so much food and great hospitality. It was very hands on and we got to eat throughout. We made ravioli, calzoni, meatballs, eggplant Parmesan, and a caprese cake. We got wine and lemoncello at the end while we ate. I looked at many options before I settled on this class and it was absolutely perfect!
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Debbym677
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing Cooking Class!! - The cooking class was an amazing experience and was a highlight of our trip to Sorrento. We had so much fun making calzones, tomato sauce, meatballs, ravioli, eggplant parm, and Caprese cake. The chef was so kind and made us feel so comfortable. We can’t wait to try the recipes at home. If you’re looking for a cooking class, this is the one to choose.
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Holly_g
Jul 1, 2024
Awesome Experience - Rafaela and Mariza were our cooking instructors; they were funny and enthusiastic about teaching. We made calzones, ravioli, eggplant Parmesan, meatballs, and Caprese cake. Everything was delicious, we were stuffed by the end of the night! It was a very small group which made for an even more warm experience. We even got more recipes sent via email! The best!
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Cameronh519
Jun 24, 2024
Mangia, Mangia! - Raffaella is the perfect teacher. She is fun, knowledgeable and has a great heart 😘. I loved the whole experience and she made me feel I was the only student in the room! 😉 The experience was relaxed, assisted by great humour and a glass or two or Prosecco. The food was delicious too! I will do you proud, Raeffaella, shaking my behind with passion, whilst cooking, replicating your recipes at home. A heart felt thanks to you. The rest of you reading this review, just book, you won’t regret it!
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