The 15 Amalfi Cooking Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Hands-On Cooking Class & Farmhouse Tour on the Amalfi Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 956 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156Our pick

Spend four hours at Amalfi Heaven Gardens with cooks such as Ugo, Hugo, Silvio, and Gabriel. Pick seasonal produce, prepare classic dishes, then share a large meal with wine, limoncello, recipes, and a cooking diploma. The group is usually limited to 10 people.

“Amazing experience! Our hosts were incredibly nice, the food was amazing and it was very fun. Definitely would do it again. Recommend it on your trip to the Amalfi Coast area.”

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2.Authentic Cooking with Locals: Meal, Wine & Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

Meet Rocco near La Praia in Praiano, then walk to his family home for a small-group cooking session with Carla. You’ll make a starter, two pasta dishes, and dessert using garden produce or the day’s catch, then sit down with homemade wine and a digestivo.

“This was so fun!! The food was delicious and the cooking space and view were so gorgeous. Rocco and Carla were the best!! They gave us some of their homemade wine and clementine liquor which were both delicious. My husband and I could not stop talking about how delicious everything was. If you’re in Praiano or a nearby area, do yourself a favor and cook with Carla and Rocco!!!”

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3.Amalfi: Cooking Class and Farmhouse Visit With Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · from $157

At Amalfi Heaven Gardens, guides such as Francesco, Edi, Ugo, and Fabio lead a small-group class through terraced gardens, seasonal picking, and four Italian courses. You cook outdoors, eat with local wine, and leave with recipes and a diploma. Expect stairs, steep paths, and no hotel pickup.

“The atmosphere, view, people and food were great. Thanks to Francesco, Andreas and all team.”

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4.Amalfi: Cooking Class with Pasta, Mozzarella, and Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $66

At a family farm in Pianillo, chef Ferdinando guides you through fresh mozzarella, tagliatelle, and tiramisù. You will work with local ingredients, tour the farm, and sit down to eat with farm-made wine. Parking is included, but you must arrange your own transport from Amalfi or Positano.

“It was absolutely amazing Fun Informative Most definitely a must do for anyone traveling to Amalfi”

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5.Genuine Home Cooking Class + Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Join Rocco and Carla for a three-hour cooking class in their Praiano home. Begin with homemade appetizers and wine, then prepare seasonal starters, two pastas, sauces, and dessert using family recipes, garden produce, and local catch. The class is offered in English for a small group.

“This was a delightful evening. This was an authentic Italian experience. It was a wonderful way to gain some understanding of life here.”

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6.Hands-On Pizza Making Class & Farmhouse Tour with Sea Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

At Amalfi Heaven Gardens, Maria, Silvio, Goran, or Giovanni may guide you through the lemon grove and vegetable garden before you make dough, sauce, mozzarella, and a Neapolitan-style pizza. You will cook in a wood-fired oven, then eat with wine, Limoncello, coffee, and Amalfi Coast views.

“It’s incredibly difficult to capture this experience fully in words. Yes, it is an unbelievable setting, you’re surrounded by incredible gardens overlooking the Amalfi coast, and yes you do learn an incredible amount about the science and art of pizza making from absolute experts (who are also a TON of fun), but for us it was exactly why we wanted to come to Italy, for the culture. We were lucky to have the owner, Silvio, as our instructor and he was remarkable. The very best part about the class is that they made 10 strangers from all over the world feel like family. He emphasized the importance of connecting over…”

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7.Cooking Class with garden visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $193

Meet Giacomo, Luisa, Francesco, or Antonio in Praiano for a four-hour food walk and cooking class. Gather herbs and flowers, learn local food traditions, make pasta and pesto, then sit down to a three-course meal with wine, other drinks, and wide Mediterranean views.

“We had a great time! Our meal was superb and our host was so kind and patient. We spent the day making a delicious meall and met a wonderful couple that had just been engaged. I would highly recommend this experience in the beautiful town of Priano!”

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8.I offer cooking lesson of Amalfi tradition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Join Sergio and his wife in their Praiano home for a private, three-hour Amalfi cooking lesson. Prepare eggplant parmesan, fresh pasta, gnocchi, and tiramisu, then enjoy the meal with homemade wines and views toward Capri.

“We went to Sergio’s home for a cooking lesson while visiting the coast for our honeymoon. He and his wife were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. We had the most amazing time cooking and chatting and learning from Sergio. Not only was the food absolutely amazing, but we really felt like we were taking in the true local culture. We cannot thank Sergio enough for a night that is easily one of our favourites from our trip. We cannot wait to try some of the recipes again at home! Thank you so much Sergio!!”

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9.Amalfi: Mozzarella, Fettuccine, and Tiramisù Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

In Pianillo, Ferdinando leads a hands-on three-hour class where you make mozzarella, egg pasta, and tiramisù from farm ingredients. Tour the farmhouse, cook in English or Italian, then eat with local wine and limoncello while looking across the Amalfi Coast.

“great experience, excellent leader of the class. food turned out great.”

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10.Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend three hours cooking in Praiano with Chef Antonio and his family team. Choose a four-course menu, pesto workshop, or fresh pasta class, then eat what you prepare with local wine. Expect hands-on instruction, seasonal products, sea views, and help with dietary needs when arranged ahead.

“If you're looking for an unforgettable culinary adventure in Praiano, look no further than the cooking class at Ristorante Km0 with the dynamic father-son duo, Antonio and Luca. This experience was the highlight of our entire Positano trip! Luca, the ultimate host, made sure our glasses were always full and our spirits high. His warmth and hospitality made us feel like we were part of the family from the moment we stepped through the door. Antonio brought the kitchen to life with his charisma and expert guidance. He's not just a great teacher—he's an entertainer who had us laughing and learning in equal measure. We got hands-on with making gnocchi…”

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11.Cooking class: Pasta & Tiramisù with lunch in Amalfi Coast!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $197

Join a maximum of six cooks at La Gavitella in Praiano for a 3.5-hour class led by professional chefs, including Tommi. Prepare four Italian dishes, enjoy breakfast and drinks, then eat lunch above the sea with views of Positano, Li Galli, and the Faraglioni.

“If you have the option get to one of the marina pickup points. It makes the experience so nice and our captain took pics of us out on the water and pointed things out along the way. The boat was late but the staff at the restaurant kept me informed the whole time. We got there and you get cute aprons and hats. And you keep them! Lots of Prosecco and lemonchello. You make a ton of pasta and dessert and I was so full after the class I didn’t eat the rest of the day. The class is on a hotel on the water. Gorgeous. Prompt pickup after the…”

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12.Cook & Dine with Breathtaking Views of the Positano Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $221

Take a boat from Positano or Marina di Praia to La Gavitella Restaurant for a 3.5-hour English cooking class. With a small group of up to 12, you’ll prepare meatball pasta, eggplant parmigiana, and tiramisù, then enjoy dinner with wine and limoncello.

“We had the most wonderful time at this class - I could not recommend this more highly. The hosts were welcoming and friendly, the class was easy and fun and the food at the end was amazing. I could not have asked for anymore to make this class better.”

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13.Cooking experience in Minori with a view of the Amalfi Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $264

Spend about three hours at Sotto i Limoni in Minori, making ricotta-filled ’ndunderi, a meat or vegetable dish, and tiramisu. You’ll cook beside lemon groves near the Campanile dell’Annunziata, enjoy Amalfi Coast views, and share the meal with local drinks in a small group of up to 15.

“Great experience in a charming and friendly atmosphere. Like a cozy family get together! Beautiful scenic hillside location overlooking the lemon groves and town of Minori. Great recipes using local ingredients.”

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14.Amalfi: Tagliatelle, Mozzarella & Tiramisù Cooking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $34Best value

At La Perla Cookingclass in Pianillo, chef Ferdinando guides you through fresh mozzarella, tagliatelle, and tiramisù. You will tour the farm, cook with local ingredients, and sit down to eat your work with farm-produced wine and views toward Amalfi.

“This was a wonderful experience! Ferdinando was an excellent host and cooking instructor with a great sense of humour and tons of charm. His farm was lovely overlooking the cliffs down to Amalfi. We made pasta from scratch, learned how mozzarella was made and finished with Tiramisu. Then we got to eat the most wonderful, fresh lunch. Highly recommended!”

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15.Amalfi Coast Home Dining & Cooking Demo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $237

Join hosts Antonio and Ariana in a private Positano home for a hands-on four-course cooking class. Prepare regional dishes, then sit down to enjoy them with Campania wines and coffee. Choose a midday or evening session, with groups capped at 10 people.

“Antonio and Ariana opened their home to us as if we were family. We made an amazing meal with all local products that were right from the farm. We would highly recommend this cooking experience to anybody visiting the Amalfi area. We will definitely be making these dishes back home!”

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