Italian Cooking: Learn Traditional Recipes

Immerse yourself in the traditional Italian lifestyle and learn to cook authentic Italian dishes in a seaview villa. Discover the unique flavors of local cuisine passed down through generations and take home valuable cooking skills and tips.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sorrento - SUNSET, FOOD, MUSIC AND WINE: THE ITALIAN LIFESTYLE !
    Are you ready to learn from the scratch how to cook like a local in an authentic seaview italian villa from our grandmother recipes? Here, you will learn the secrets of the most famous Italian recipes in a convivial atmosphere, surrounded by lemon and olive trees, in front of Sorrento…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Kitchen equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • 5€ per person per way for the driver
Meal Options
  • Eggplant parmesan - This is a traditional dish made with fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and Parmigiano cheese, all baked for 15 minutes!
  • Gnocchi - Our most traditional fresh pasta, made with potatoes and flour. In the end, we will mix everything with the original tomato sauce and basil!
  • Homemade Tiramisù - Is there a better dessert in the world?
Additional Information

This adventure unfolds in my grandmother’s seaside villa, where I’ve spent my whole life. Are you set to unravel the distinct delicacies of our native culinary repertoire, passed down to me by my grandmother, whilst immersing yourself in our customary Italian way of life? You’ll be actively involved, gaining valuable culinary skills and insights. Here,…

Location
Parking Sorrento
Via Correale
Meeting point will be at the big bus parking "Lauro”. Please stand close the "ATM MACHINE AND THE TOILETTE INSIDE THE BUS PARKING". The driver will collect you at the starting time but please show there at least 10 minutes before the starting time because the driver cannot wait for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Navigate13864235530
Dec 10, 2025
A great view in a great spot - This was absolutely one of the highlights of our entire trip. The chef is such a character—high energy and hilarious, and just makes you feel right at home. It’s not super formal, more like hanging out in someone's amazing kitchen with a glass of wine and learning a few tricks. We made gnocchi, eggplant parm, and tiramisu, and honestly, I was shocked how good everything turned out. The view from their family's place is insane, like straight out of a postcard. If you're looking for something fun and a little different from the usual tourist stuff, do this. You'll eat great food and laugh a lot. Totally worth every penny
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Go21415489299
Dec 6, 2025
Cristiano is such a character - Absolutely the best part of our whole Sorrento trip! Cristiano is such a character - high energy, super funny, and just makes you feel right at home. We made gnocchi, eggplant parm, and tiramisu, and honestly, I was shocked how good everything turned out. The view from his family's place is insane, like straight out of a postcard. It's not super formal, more like hanging out in someone's amazing kitchen with a glass of wine and learning a few tricks. My sister doesn't even cook at home and she had a blast. If you're looking for something fun and a little different from the usual tourist stuff, do this. You'll eat great food and laugh a lot. Totally worth every penny!
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Kerry_c
Dec 4, 2025
Off Season Cooking Class - A must do!!!! Went with my husband & 2 sons (ages 11 & 14) & it was truly a highlight of the trip. Cristiano & Judy were a fabulous host! We made some great food & were able to enjoy it with wine & stunning views! Cristiano drove us past their family restaurant on the way to drop us off. We ended up going there for dinner & meet some more of the family. Amazing food, great wine. It was a perfect way to end our trip! Highly recommended!
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Cara
Nov 27, 2025
Authentic, Warm, and Absolutely Delicious - Our cooking class in Sorrento with Cristiano was one of the most genuine and memorable experiences of our entire trip. From the moment he welcomed us into his family home, complete with stunning seaside views, we felt like we were visiting old friends rather than attending a class. Cristiano was funny, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He taught us all the insider tricks for creating the most amazing eggplant parm. His teaching style made everything feel fun and approachable, and he kept us entertained the entire time. We also had the pleasure of spending time with Judy, a family member who was an absolute delight. My mom adored her so much she practically wanted to take her home with us. Their warmth made the whole experience feel authentic, intimate, and full of heart. To top it all off, Cristiano went above and beyond by dropping us off closer to our hotel when it started raining, a small gesture that meant a lot and perfectly summed up his thoughtfulness. If you want a cooking class that feels like being welcomed into an Italian family’s home, full of great food, laughter, and genuine hospitality, we cannot recommend this experience enough.
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Natalie_b
Nov 18, 2025
Great time! - We had a great time at this cooking class in Sorrento! Transportation, class, and experience were amazing. Cristiano picked us up and took us to his family's house, where we met others and were able to learn how to cook eggplant parmesan and gnocchi. This was our honeymoon and it was such a special start to our trip!
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Maritonie2025
Nov 16, 2025
MUST DO! - Our experience with Penisola Cooking Experience was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. The food we made was absolutely delicious! We can’t wait to recreate the dishes for our family back home! Chef Cristiano was hilarious and welcoming! And a big shoutout to Aunt Juditha as well! She brought so much heart to the experience. The funniest part? The night before, we ate at their restaurant Mamma Che Pasta and were completely blown away… and we had no idea it was their local restaurant! When we showed up for the cooking class the next day, everything came full circle. Walking past the restaurant afterward felt so surreal. We genuinely felt like family (just like we did that first night, without even knowing it). Highly, highly recommend this experience! It’s delicious, memorable, and filled with warmth.
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Amanda_c
Nov 6, 2025
Fun evening and really... - Fun evening and really good food. The hospitality and views were beyond our expectations. Very happy with our choice
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Drummerdude22
Nov 2, 2025
Wonderful chef and experience - Christiano did a wonderful job. He is high energy and the location where he conducts the classes has a great view. We made Gnoochi, Eggplant Parmesan, and Tiramisu. His English is very good and he speaks fast. Would highly recommend to anyone that wants a fun cooking experience.
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Maps34457231411
Dec 13, 2025
A fun day for a tourist but not an aspiring chef! - It was a fun day. Mostly seemed like an excuse to sell homemade product. If you are really after an Italian cooking class ... this is probably not for you. Yes there is cooking and a delightful Italian Mum who is on hand. But its more a show from the son and owner of the business... he is loud and has a lot of stock jokes . All of which is fine... but the detail of a learning experience is really not on offer. There were kids on my day. And both Mother snd son took a lot of care to ensure the kids had a great experience! I was also really impressed with the hosts devotion to maintaining excellent hygiene... and their house was to die for!
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Kahli_r
Nov 10, 2025
It’s a shame I have to... - It’s a shame I have to write this because my friend and I were so excited about doing a cooking class when we were visiting Italy. I am sharing the following review on behalf of my friend as the experience was completely tarnished by our host/chef Cristiano. From the drive to the house, and all through the lesson, I was inappropriately treated. From touching my body and face constantly, to making gross and sexual comments. Even grabbing my phone to add his personal Instagram to mine. It completely ruined my experience and I felt like I couldn’t relax the entire time, which was a shame because the other guests were lovely. Having this experience does not only ruin what we paid for, but also leaves a lingering emotional and mental result for me (and other women) that goes way beyond the class.
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