Planning a trip to Naples? Looking for things to do with friends or family? If you love a hands-on, education and fun experience, cooking classes are the activity for you. Read on to find out 7 of our favorite cooking classes–plus other opportunities for a delicious self-made meal nearby.
Why cooking classes on vacation?
Cooking classes are not just a way to kill some time–they can be a cultural reflection of the location you are in. Learning about different cuisines and actually reaping the benefits of your own efforts is a great way to learn about a different culture, hands on.
In addition, these recipes can be recreated when you return home! Pick up a new skill and eat something delicious? That’s a win-win situation.
Regardless of all these reasons, cooking classes will always be an experience to remember–a place to meet culture and people, all at once.
What cooking classes are there?
We’re so glad you asked. Here’s a list of a few great cooking classes in Naples and surrounding areas, and what each of them entail! This is a great place to start your search–simply search up one of these titles in a search engine and browse what you find!
Naples Pizza Making Class
Of course, we couldn’t begin this list without a Naples pizza making class. Classic for a reason, classes like this might involve kneading dough and using fresh, local ingredients. Since pizza is personalizable, you are sure to create something to your own liking. Authentic pizza is always the way to go!
Check AVPN website (the True Neapolitan Pizza Association) and book their Neapolitan Pizza Maker for one Day Course.
Private Irpinia Cooking Class
If you are looking for something a bit more private, a class like this one is perfect for you. Set in the Irpinian countryside hills, a glass of local wine might be a perfect pairing for your dish.
Small Group Positano Cooking Class
This is the Goldilocks of cooking classes–for those of you who want the chance to meet other people but also want a smaller group setting. In Positano, dishes like pasta and seafood are popular: especially with that ocean view. The great thing about cooking classes like this is the chance to share a meal with friends, old and new.
Looking for an authentic experience? Take a look at Marina's cooking classes.
Amalfi Coast Cooking Class
Meals aren’t the only thing you can make in cooking classes! On the Amalfi coast, citrusy flavors are renowned. Whether that’s dessert or ice cream, you can look for a cooking class that involves a little sweet treat.
Sorrento Pizza Making with Wine and Limoncello
This is a true immersion into culture: Sorrento has great pizza, wine, and limoncello night caps. And if you’re traveling all over, it doesn’t hurt to try different pizza making classes! Perhaps you will find your own true (pizza) love.
Small Group Sorrento Cooking Class
Similar to the other small group cooking class, this one is a great way to truly experience the beauty of Sorrento–through your eyes and your taste buds! Traditional dishes and full course meals are a great way share stories (and make more memories together)!
Sorrento Farm Experience
If you’d like to learn more about the ingredients themselves, something like this Sorrento farm experience would be a great fit for you. Whether you’re learning about the production of popular ingredients (such as olive oil, cheese or lemons) or experiencing true farm-to-table cooking–there is something to learn at every turn. But don’t blame us if you want to move to a farm after this one!
We recommend checking out the Sorrento Lemon Tour at Sorrento Lemon Farm, a family-owned business located on a fairy-tale, historic 19th-century estate.
What should I consider?
When booking a cooking class, here are some things to consider to make sure that the class is a right match for you.
Class size: do you prefer a private experience or one with more people?
Cuisine: what do you want to make?
Location: what is most convenient for you? Do you want a class with a view?
Style: do you want a family friendly class?
Time of day: what meal do you want to eat? What views do you want to see?
Length: how long do you want your cooking class to be?
Rating: how did other people enjoy the cooking class?
Dreaming of Neaples but living in Los Angeles? Join our upcoming Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class with AVPN.
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