Hands-on farm cooking class making potato gnocchi and eggplant parmigiana from garden produce.
The Italian Cooking Class on a Real Farm is run by Farm Experiences and Tours (farmexperiencestours.com) at a farm in Colli di Fontanelle, about ten minutes from Sorrento in Campania, Italy. The exact address is given at booking.
The three-hour class follows a garden-to-table format. Participants begin by harvesting eggplant and basil from the farm's garden, take a walk through the olive groves and then move to the kitchen. There they cook potato gnocchi and eggplant parmigiana, two classic dishes of southern Italian home cooking. The menu is entirely savoury, built around vegetables, tomato and cheese, and the dishes are eaten together after cooking.
Pricing starts at about EUR 112 (roughly USD 129) per person. The price covers the harvesting, the olive grove walk and the cooking of the gnocchi and eggplant parmigiana. Transport from Sorrento is not stated as included, so visitors should arrange how to reach the hills. Tips and any additional drinks or purchases are extra.
Group size and language are confirmed with the operator at booking; classes are normally in English. The eggplant dish contains cheese and the gnocchi are made with potato and flour, so visitors with gluten or dairy restrictions should speak to the operator in advance about substitutions. Vegetarian guests are well served since the featured dishes contain no meat. The pace is unhurried and hands-on. The class runs year-round, though the eggplant and basil harvest is at its best in summer. The operator can be reached by WhatsApp on +351 911 701 055.
| Price | from EUR 112 (about USD 129) per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Address | Farm in Colli di Fontanelle (exact address given at booking) |
What is included
- harvesting eggplant and basil
- walk through olive groves
- cooking potato gnocchi and eggplant parmigiana
Good to know
- Operator
- Farm Experiences and Tours (farmexperiencestours.com)
Location
Farm in Colli di Fontanelle (exact address given at booking)
40.6128, 14.4103 View on map
Highlights
- Harvest eggplant and basil straight from the farm garden
- Walk through olive groves above Sorrento
- Cook potato gnocchi from scratch
- Prepare eggplant parmigiana with farm produce
- A naturally vegetarian menu
Tips for visiting
- Summer visits include the eggplant and basil harvest at its peak.
- Wear closed shoes for walking in the garden and olive groves.
- Vegetarians need no special arrangements, but gluten and dairy restrictions should be raised in advance.
- Arrange transport in advance, as the farm is in the hills above Sorrento.
- Bring a hat and water in warm months.
When to visit
Summer is best for the eggplant and basil harvest; the class runs year-round.
Accessibility
The class includes garden and olive grove walking on uneven farm ground. Visitors with mobility needs should ask the operator about access before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What dishes are cooked?
Participants cook potato gnocchi and eggplant parmigiana using produce harvested from the farm.
How long is the class and what does it cost?
The class lasts three hours and starts from EUR 112 (about USD 129) per person.
Is the class suitable for vegetarians?
The featured dishes contain no meat, so the class suits vegetarians. Other dietary needs should be raised with the operator.
Where is the farm?
The farm is at Colli di Fontanelle, about ten minutes from Sorrento.
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Farm Experiences and Tours: Italian Cooking Class on a Real Farm
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