Private
Amalfi Garden Feast (Hands-on Cooking Class)
Overview
This cooking experience unfolds in a truly unique setting on Italy's Amalfi Coast, hosted on a family-owned farm passed down through generations. The adventure begins with a guided tour of our terraced gardens, where you'll discover ancient cultivation techniques essential for sustainability and environmental conservation in this stunning coastal region.
In this totally unique and beautiful setting you will get to experience the rich culinary traditions of Italy with our immersive farm-to-table cooking class. This hands-on experience begins with a guided tour of our terraced gardens, where you will explore the ancient cultivation methods that are vital to sustainability and environmental conservation on the Amalfi Coast. You will stroll through our lemon grove, olive grove, and vineyard, learning about the significance of these crops in the Mediterranean diet, and discover how our renowned Limoncello, olive oil, and wine are produced.
After the garden tour, you will move on to the vegetable garden. With gloves and wicker baskets in hand, you will harvest fresh, seasonal produce and fragrant herbs that will be used in the cooking class. Once the harvesting is complete, you will put on your kitchen aprons and start preparing traditional Italian dishes under the guidance of our experienced chefs.
The menu for the class will vary depending on the season and the availability of ingredients, but some of the specialties you may prepare include:
- Fried ricotta and anchovies-filled zucchini flowers
- Smoked mozzarella grilled in lemon leaves
- Fried smoked mozzarella-filled anchovies
- Caciocavallo and prosciutto-filled eggplant rolls
- Homemade Scialatielli pasta "alla Norma"
- Homemade spaghetti pasta "alla Nerano"
- Homemade shrimp-filled lemon ravioli
- Homemade gnocchi "alla Sorrentina"
- Homemade tagliatelle pasta "alla Bolognese"
- Homemade "broken candles" pasta "alla Genovese"
- Lemon Tiramisù
- Chocolate eggplant
Following the cooking session, you will sit down to enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by local wine, limoncello, and authentic Neapolitan espresso. The experience concludes with a relaxing time in the lemon grove, where you can enjoy the stunning coastal view while sipping a glass of wine or lounging in comfortable hammocks.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
- A vegetarian option is available. Please inform us at the time of booking if required. Unfortunately, other dietary restrictions (e.g., gluten or lactose intolerance) cannot be accommodated.
- Please notify us of any food allergies at the time of booking.
- This is a group activity. For private classes, please contact us directly.
- The activity involves stairs and uneven terrain, and is not suitable for individuals with mobility issues or wheelchair users.
- This activity complies with local regulations. You may be required to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination as per Italy’s government guidelines. Please refer to the latest guidelines for updated information.
Duration
4 hours
Pricing
On request
Tailored to your dates and group.
This cooking experience unfolds in a truly unique setting on Italy's Amalfi Coast, hosted on a family-owned farm passed down through generations. The adventure begins with a guided tour of our terraced gardens, where you'll discover ancient cultivation techniques essential for sustainability and environmental conservation in this stunning coastal region.
- Tour Style
- Private
- Meeting Point
- On-Site
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- English / Italian speaking local guides and chefs
- Guided visit of the gardens (olive grove, lemon grove, vegetable garden, vineyard)
- Fresh ingredients picking from the vegetable garden
- Hands-on cooking class (guided step-by-step by our chefs)
- Four-course meal (with the dishes made during the class and other delicacies)
- Beverages (water, local wine, Amalfi Coast Limoncello, Neapolitan coffee)
- Recipes
- Cooking diploma (for your hard work!)
Traveler Reviews
Emily and David DavisonMy husband and I just took a two week trip to Italy that was planned for us by Eleanor Kinchin-Smith. It was a fantastic trip and we could not have been more thrilled. We worked together with Ele to let her know about our interests and our style of travel. She planned the perfect trip with excellent private guides at all of our sites, professional drivers and lovely hotels. We arrived in Italy with all of our train and ferry reservations made by Ele, with tickets in hand. She was in touch with us daily throughout our trip to make sure that things were going smoothly. She was able to make a few changes to our itinerary as needed. We look forward to working with Ele again on our next trip and have put her in touch with another family member to help plan their trip as well.
Ron and Deb CrosbyDear Guiseppe and Jesse,
We just returned from our most wonderful vacation to Italy and wanted to first thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip, and second to provide some feedback for the future.
Hotels
1. Hotel Sovestro in San Gimignano was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made the first portion of our journey very stress free. They made us feel like we were part of their family. I would recommend it to anyone and would specifically ask for it if we were to make a return visit.
2. Hotel La Baia in Monterosso was nice and it's location was very good especially for us older folks humping luggage from/to the train station.
3. Hotel Lucchesi in Florence- what can I say expect FANTASTIC. The rooftop view at sunset is well worth it. Again very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend it to everyone.
Wine Tour
Money well spent. We had a great time overall. The driver Mario was OUTSTANDING. He had lots of local knowledge as well as about winemaking. USE HIM AGAIN!!!
The various wineries we visited on tour:
Altesino- fantastic and they were not cheap on their pouring. Great experience.
Azienda Agricola Patrizia Cencion Sloaria- Again a great tour by one of the owner's daughters. We felt like we were the only thing on their mind although there were other customers there. A great way to complete the day.
Again we had a fantastic time and are very appreciative of everything you booked for us. We wish you continued success and if our travels should bring us back to Italy, we know who to call.
Leon and MicheleThe trip was great we appreciate all the hard work you and your team invested to make our experience a once in a lifetime trip. We appreciate all the attention to the details in particular Giuseppe spending the time and the focus with us on the road and as we were exploring your great country.
Bob & SandyJesse & Giuseppe,
Sandy and I have been looking through my slides of our trip to Southern Italy. We had such a good time with you and Giuseppe that we wanted to let you know again. You were the best guides ever.
Location
Italy Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast and beyond
4 hours through Italy, with every stop chosen by the people who live here.
Where we meet
On-Site
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a private tour, or will we join a group?
Private. You travel with your own guide and driver, and the only people on the itinerary are the ones you bring with you. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace of each day is yours to set.
Can the itinerary be changed to suit us?
Yes. What you see here is a starting point, not a fixed departure. Tell us how long you have, what you love and what you would rather skip, and we will reshape it around you. A slower morning, an extra night somewhere you fell for, a different region entirely.
How do we start planning?
Send us a note using the form on this page, or call us on 1-866-779-2565. A travel specialist replies within one business day, usually with a few questions of their own. There is no cost and no obligation in asking.
When should we book?
The earlier the better, particularly for travel between May and September, when the guides worth having are taken first. That said, we have put together beautiful trips at short notice, so ask and we will tell you honestly what is still possible for your dates.
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