Cooking classes
Pastiera Napoletana: all its secrets, let's cook it together
5.0
Laura & Ettore
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
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Ingredients: flour, wheat, ricotta cheese, eggs, orange blossom, spices and a few secrets! Everything has been said about the Neapolitan pastiera: it is the Neapolitan dessert par excellence. The pastiera is a concentrate of flavors and knowledge, collected in old family recipe books; it is an elaborate dessert, an alchemy of long preparation that intoxicates the nostrils, palate and heart with happiness!
Come to my house to make it with me: I will guide you step by step to make this amazing dessert, from the preparation of the grain to the pastry! While we cook we will delight in Neapolitan appetizers and excellent wine, and as soon as it comes out of the oven you can take your pastiera away with you!
Vegetarian
€174.00 per guest
(€87.00 per child)
€174.00
per guest€87.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
37 reviews
- Io e mia moglie abbiamo prenotato una lezione di cucina, pensando che sarebbe stata un’esperienza divertente—ma ciò che abbiamo vissuto è stato molto più di questo: alcune ore davvero deliziose, toccanti e umili che non dimenticheremo mai. Siamo stati accolti da Ettore, che ci ha invitati nella casa dei suoi nonni—una casa piena di vita e fascino, con pareti adornate di foto di famiglia, dal passato al presente, decorazioni tradizionali italiane e quell’atmosfera accogliente che ci si aspetta da una tipica casa italiana. Poco dopo, abbiamo conosciuto Laura, che ci ha accolti con un sorriso enorme. Sembrava subito una mamma italiana—piena di calore, gentilezza e generosità. Ettore e Laura ci hanno fatto sentire parte della loro famiglia fin dal primo momento. Siamo stati accompagnati nel salotto principale, dove ci è stato offerto un delizioso assortimento di stuzzichini italiani e bevande per metterci a nostro agio. Poi siamo passati in cucina, per due ore di vera esperienza culinaria. Abbiamo imparato a preparare gli gnocchi alla sorrentina e una pasta tradizionale con le patate—entrambi piatti ricchi di sapore e tradizione, un vero piacere da cucinare e gustare. Abbiamo anche preparato il tiramisù, che era così buono che ho finito per mangiare metà di quello di mia moglie! Abbiamo riso, parlato di cibo italiano, di vita familiare, e per quelle due ore con queste persone meravigliose, ci siamo sentiti immersi in un mondo completamente nuovo. È stata molto più di una semplice lezione—è stata un’esperienza piena di cuore, e un ricordo che porteremo sempre con noi.
- This was the most amazing experience! Laura and her daughter were so kind and welcoming. The food was incredible and we would highly recommend the cooking class for anyone visiting Sorrento!
- We had a fabulous evening with Laura and I highly recommend the experience to anyone visiting Sorrento. The food was sensational, Laura taught us to make pasta unlike any I have had before. The ravioli were so light and the scialatiello were chewy and cheesy and just so fantastic. We had great fun kneading and rolling the pasta and also shaping the gnocchi. Laura is incredibly warm and welcoming with a lovely sense of humour. She also had Federica helping her to translate between Italian and English and I thoroughly enjoyed their company. This was by far my favourite experience in Italy and I hope to meet Laura again one day.
- We were graciously welcomed by Laura and Elena and enjoyed delicious appetizers with wine. We then headed to the kitchen to make “Tiramazing “ with Laura’s secret ingredients! We were able to find them in the grocery store and have since enjoyed the delicious tiramisu at home ! We then made wonderful gnocchi which we enjoyed. Laura then shared a classic homemade dish of potato pasta which was the first time we tried this amazing , delicious dish. We also enjoyed speaking with Elena about her studies. It was a beautiful evening with Sorrento locals. ! We really appreciated the hospitality. We would definitely do this again when back in Sorrento !
- We had a fantastic cooking class with Laura and her daughter, Maria! They were so kind and welcoming. We had some delicious appetizers before making two types of pasta and tiramisu. All the food was incredible and we’re looking forward to recreating the recipes at home! We’d recommend a class with Laura and Maria to anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience! Thank you again!!
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Claire P & Kelsey D - January 2025
€174.00 per guest
(€87.00 per child)
€174.00 per guest
Where
Laura & Ettore
Cesarina from 2022Location: Sorrento Languages: Italian and EnglishSorrento, the treasure trove of beauty in Campania, is internationally renowned not only for the charm of its sea and landscapes but also for the enticing allure exerted by the gastronomic excellences of the region. Just a few steps from the central Piazza Tasso lies the home of Laura and Ettore. Our kitchen is green. We are committed to adopting environmentally sustainable practices, even in the kitchen: we prioritize low-impact, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients. We are always mindful of avoiding food waste: we always offer our guests the much-appreciated option to take home any food prepared together but not consumed!
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