Sorrento: Cook Like a Local with a Stunning Sea View
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The experience take place in the seaview grandmother villa, where we live together from when i was born. Are you ready to discover the unique flavors of the local cuisine transmitted by my grandmother, while exploring our traditional Italian lifestyle? The experience is hands-on and you can learn some valuable cooking skills and tips.
Here you will be the chef and the diner, learning to cook the specialties of our cuisine, handed down to me by my grandmother!
You will learn new cooking techniques, all from the scratch that you can easily replicate at home, such as learning how to make gnocchi, eggplant parmesan and the typical tiramsù. You will be completely immersed in the Italian lifestyle in a convivial atmosphere among lemon and olive trees, and I show you also how we produce olive oil and limoncello. My goal is that this experience remains in your mind but above all in your heart!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Wine and limoncello
Home made coffee
You will go to taste all the meal you cooked !
Kitchen equipment
You go to taste all the meal you cooked !
Gratuities
Air-conditioned vehicle
5€ per person per way for the driver
What To Expect
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 bay.The sea breeze that will cross your nostrils will become one of the basic ingredients of your dishes, making them unique and remember to don’t forget passion! Here, you will prepare healthy and authentic meals, using the best local ingredients collected from the family garden, and you will drink local wine and limoncello after relaxing with a welcoming coffee and enjoying with us. We will be happy also to tell you something about our life, our aspirations and passions, exchanging opinions, suggestions and advices. We wish that you will able to cook Italian dish at home transmitting to your guests what you have learned, but above all we wish that this experience will remain in your mind and in your heart.
Sample Menu
starter
Eggplant parmesan
This is a traditional dish made with fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and Parmigiano cheese, all baked for 15 minutes!
main
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!
dessert
Homemade Tiramisù
Is there a better dessert in the world?
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Sorrento: Cook Like a Local with a Stunning Sea View
Reviews
760 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Off Season Cooking Class
Kerry C,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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!
Authentic, Warm, and Absolutely Delicious
Cara B,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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.
Great time!
Natalie B,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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!
MUST DO!
maritonie2025,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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.
It’s a shame I have to...
Kahli R,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00It’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.
Fun evening and really...
Amanda C,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun evening and really good food. The hospitality and views were beyond our expectations. Very happy with our choice
Wonderful chef and experience
drummerdude22,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christiano 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.
A lively experience in good old fashioned Italian tradition
jnT614KG,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I enjoyed the excursion a great deal from the arrival through to the farewell. Fast-paced gnocchi making, and tiramisu creation. Everyone was hands on and interactive with a lively friendly competitive environment. As a family-run business owner, I appreciated the well-established experience delivery and the stunning views of Sorrento from the family farm.
Unforgettable!
C6825OFnicolem,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class with Christiano was an unforgettable experience! It was hands-on and full of laughter from start to finish. Christiano’s energy and humor made everyone feel comfortable and involved, and the food we created was truly delicious. The view of the sea made it even more magical — cooking, laughing, and enjoying amazing food with that backdrop was unforgettable. Highly recommend!
It was weird
Bader A,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00I would not attend this class again the group was so much I did not feel that we had learned lot that we have have done And plus the 10 dollar per person thing with cash was a plot twist for the bus althought the the experience was overpriced So I will not attend again
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