Positano Cooking Class: Taste of Authentic Italy
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Overview
Positano, Cooking Class and Tasting of Typical Products offers an immersive culinary experience in the heart of Italy. This isn't just a cooking class; it's a journey into a family's history and passion for hospitality. Guests are welcomed as friends and guided through a world of flavors, traditions, and emotions.
Participants will discover the secrets of Nonna Maria's cuisine. They'll learn to prepare typical regional dishes that can be easily recreated at home. The experience begins with a guided tour of the estate, exploring citrus groves, olive groves, vegetable gardens, and vineyards. Participants even get to collect some ingredients. Then, it's time for an aperitif featuring local products like jams, olive oil, cheeses, and cold cuts. A mozzarella-making demonstration showcases the artisan process, followed by the cooking class itself, where fresh pasta and eggplant parmesan are created from scratch. The experience ends with a tasting of the prepared dishes, paired with local wines and homemade liqueurs. Each guest receives a certificate of participation and a cookbook with recipes.
This small-group experience ensures a personalized and engaging adventure. It is perfect for food lovers seeking an authentic taste of Italian culture.




Highlights
Authentic Italian Recipes: Learn family recipes passed down through generations.
Hands-On Cooking: Create fresh pasta and eggplant parmesan from scratch.
Estate Tour: Explore citrus groves, olive groves, and vineyards.
Tasting Experience: Enjoy local wines and homemade liqueurs paired with your dishes.
Mozzarella Making: Witness a mozzarella-making demonstration.
Small-Group Setting: Receive personalized attention in an intimate group.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers rave about the authentic and personal cooking experience, highlighting the fresh ingredients, family recipes, and welcoming atmosphere. A few minor issues were noted, such as location difficulty and desired instruction clarity, but overall, the experience is highly recommended.

Customers loved learning family recipes passed down through generations.
The hands-on experience of picking fresh ingredients and making mozzarella was a highlight.
Many reviewers enjoyed the intimate, small-group setting and felt welcomed.
Guests praised the delicious food and wine pairings during the final tasting.
A few guests mentioned the location was difficult to find
Some visitors felt the cooking instructions could have been more detailed.
The Journey
Estate Tour
Participants will take a guided tour of the estate, exploring citrus groves, olive groves, vegetable gardens, and vineyards, learning about local cultivation and production methods. They will even gather some of the ingredients to be used in the cooking class.
Aperitif and Tasting
Guests will enjoy an aperitif and tasting of peasant products and homemade specialties like jams, EVO oil, cheeses, and cold cuts.
Mozzarella Demonstration
Witness the artisanal process of making mozzarella and learn how it's used as a condiment.
Cooking Class
Create fresh pasta and eggplant parmesan from scratch under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Final Tasting
Share the prepared dishes in a convivial atmosphere, paired with local wines selected to complement the flavors.
Liqueur Tasting
Enjoy a tasting of homemade liqueurs, such as limoncello and nocino.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes lunch, bottled water, alcoholic beverages, and brunch. All the necessary equipment for the cooking class, such as chopping boards, utensils, and a fully equipped kitchen, is provided. Soda pop is not included. Make sure to communicate any dietary restrictions or allergies beforehand. The experience takes place outdoors so dress appropriately to the elements.
Hot Tip
Wear comfortable shoes for the estate tour. Arrive a few minutes early to ensure you find the location. Also, bring your appetite because you will enjoy a lot of food!