Marilena
Cesarina from 2024I live in: Sorrento
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Marilena!
I realized my love for cooking from a young age, ever since Santa Claus brought me "Sweet Oven 90" when I was 7... I spent days baking. Today, cooking for me means conveying the passion and dedication I put into preparing my dishes. The kitchen is my natural habitat, where I find relaxation. I also love welcoming people into my home and making them feel like part of my family. In fact, whenever possible, I often organize lunches or dinners with friends and relatives.
Experiences
Cooking classes (6)
Reviews
5.0
17 reviews
- Simply Incredible. My 12 year old son and I had an incredible experience with Marilena. To start, because of rainy weather, Marilena picked us up from our hotel and dropped us back. We booked only the night before and she was able to accommodate us. We had specific food restrictions, and again she was able to adjust the menu to suit us. She brought us to her home about 10 min outside of Sorrento where she has a kitchen and eating space designed for these private classes. She and her mom explained everything from the freshness of the ingredients grown on their own property or bought from neighbors to the history of the dishes, to the way to make them. We made 3 dishes plus a dessert and left stuffed. She provides written recipes when you are done. The whole experience feels so personalized and special. It was the highlight of our stay in Sorrento. I highly recommend booking with her. You won't regret it.
- We had an amazing evening with Marilena and her family. We enjoyed learning to make pasta and tiramisu but most of all we loved the experience of cooking in Marilena’d beautiful home and enjoying the meal we made with her family. We so appreciated their hospitality and kindness. We would highly recommend this class to anyone.
- My group and I had such a wonderful evening with Mari and her mother! Their home, hospitality, the vibes and the FOOOD most importantly was beyond our expectations. We had such an amazing time and it ended up being our favorite part of the trip! Definitely would recommend to everyone visiting the area and is interested in taking a cooking class. You don’t want to miss out on this 10/10 experience!!
- Marilena’s cooking experience was a highlight of our honeymoon! The whole night was well-planned and fun! She is a great instructor and personable host. We enjoyed getting to spend the evening with her family over a great meal. She really thinks of everything and made us feel so welcomed. Now we have great recipes to take with us. Would highly recommend!
- Marilena and her family were very welcoming and treated us like family. We enjoyed the hands-on experience of the class and eating the meal even more! We would highly recommend if you are looking for a unique experience.
Farheen - October 2025
Julissa Vargas - September 2025
Patricia - September 2025
Holly and Nick - September 2025
Matt and Kristen - September 2025