Learn how to cook like an Italian under the guidance of a chef in Praiano. Transfer from Positano or Marina di Praia and prepare and savor an appetizer, a pasta dish, and a dessert made from scratch.

About this activity

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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Instructor: Italian, English
Pickup included: The cooking class will be at La Gavitella Restaurant, located in Praiano at La Gavitella Beach. The venue can be reached on their own by the stairs that start at the Church of San Gennaro in Praiano or by a shuttle boat that departs from the main pier in Marina di Praia or Positano. The shuttle boat will be recognizable because the sailor will have the Positano Boats or La Gavitella logo on the T-shirt. Just provide the sailor with the name of the reservation. The meeting point will be at 2:30 PM in May and October from the respective piers. The meeting point will be at 4 PM in June and September from the respective piers. The cooking class will then start at the venue at 3 PM in May and October and at 4:30 in June and September.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Taylor – Canada

This was an amazing experience!! From the boat ride to the service, everything was top tier. The staff are lovely and the view from the restaurant cannot be beat. The food was incredible and very easy thanks to the staff. Many thoughtful surprises were included and my group was very wow’d overall!! Cannot recommend more, worth every penny and more!! Come prepared to eat!

Chantel – Australia

The restaurant was absolutely beautiful in a stunning location. The staff Julia & Vanessa were absolutely lovely & chef was fantastic. We had the best time!!!

Highlights

Enjoy an authentic Italian cooking class overlooking Positano's sea
Learn how to make meatball pasta, eggplant parmigiana and tiramisù
Have fun with a small group cooking class in an Amalfi Coast restaurant
Relax with sea views over dinner featuring your starter, main dish, and dessertt
Surprise your family and friends back home with your new cooking skills

Full description

Learn how to prepare classic Amalfi Coast dishes in an Italian restaurant with professional and local chefs with this exclusive overlooking-the-sea cooking class in Praiano!

Take the stairs that start at the Church of San Gennaro to the restaurant if you are in Praiano or take a little cruise with our wooden boat from Positano or Marina di Praia*.

Be greeted by the restaurant's host and chefs with a welcome drink and an appetizer, while putting on the provided apron and hat before you get cooking.

Get step-by-step instructions and have all the tools you need to prepare an exquisite Italian bruschetta, an authentic eggplant parmigiana, a succulent meatball pasta with tomato sauce, and a traditional tiramisu**.

During the cooking class, we will take some photos and videos to capture this unique experience!

Taste local wine and try some limoncello along the way.
After the cooking class, enjoy at dinner the dishes that you have prepared while admiring Positano, Li Galli Island, and the Faraglioni rocks in the glow of the setting sun.

You will receive recipes and certificates of attendance that you can share with friends and family once back home.
If you come by boat after dinner, the skipper will take you to your starting pier.

*Please, note that in case of bad weather and adverse marine conditions not sufficient to guarantee safety on board (at the discretion of the Captain and the Company), the shuttle boat will not be available. However, the venue is reachable by the stairs.
**Vegetarian proposals are available on request!

Includes

Round-trip boat from Positano or Marina di Praia
Welcome drink with appetizers
Meatball pasta, eggplant parmigiana, and tiramisu making class
Tasting 5 local recipes at dinner
Water and soft drinks
Limoncello and wine tasting
Kitchen tools, apron, and hat
Photos of the experience
Certificate of attendance
Recipes

Parking
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Important information

Know before you go

Vegetarian option is available on request. if required, we kindly ask you to advise us at the time of booking or to info@lagavitella.it
Unfortunately, for safety reasons, other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for (e.g., gluten or lactose intolerance).
If you have any specific food allergies, we kindly ask you to advise us at the time of booking or to info@lagavitella.it
This experience is intended as a small group activity. For a private cooking class, please get in touch with us at info@lagavitella.it
Please, note that in case of bad weather and adverse marine conditions not sufficient to guarantee safety on board (at the discretion of the Captain and the Company), the shuttle boat will not be available. However, the venue is reachable by the stairs.
This activity is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users due to the presence of stairs, uneven surfaces, and steep slopes.

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