Casa Dorotea Cooking Class Experience
Chef Franco
Are you ready to step into the role of an authentic Italian chef? Chef Franco offers special cooking classes for guests staying at Casa Dorotea.
As you delve into the intricate art of pasta-making and flavourful cooking, chef Franco will offer an experience which is not just about creating delectable dishes but also about embracing the warmth of the Italian culture. The experience promises to be more than just a meal; it promises memories that linger on the palate and in your heart.
The cooking classes take place ‘al fresco’ in the beautiful gardens of Villa Dresda surrounded by lemon groves. Villa Dresda is approximately 5 minutes' walk (300 metres) from Casa Dorotea.
Learn how to cook delicious dishes with Franco and then enjoy eating them accompanied by local wine or beer and limoncello. You will learn to cook local dishes including fresh pasta which you will make from scratch. Some of the typical dishes created in the cooking classes are: Gnocchi, spaghetti with lemon zest sauce, aubergine lasagna stack, cannelloni pasta. All the ingredients are fresh and local – the majority from Franco and his wife’s garden.
It is also possible to organise a pizza party (minimum 10 people) where you will be involved in making the dough and cooking the pizzas. There will be a variety of pizzas to enjoy along with drinks, dessert and limoncello. Prices from € 120 per person.
The cooking classes take place at lunchtime or in the evening depending on your preference.
Cooking classes are for a minimum of 4 guests.
The cost is €50 per person which includes wine or beer and limoncello
For a fish-based cooking class, the cost is €70 per person including wine or beer and limoncello or €90 per person including wine or beer, limoncello and desert.
Subject to availability. Please ask us for more details and to make a reservation:
Email: [email protected] | SMS: +393392256414 | WhatsApp: +447821324263
What our guests say about our cooking class:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Italian Experience That Goes Beyond the Plate
The moment we arrived at Casa Dorotea, a sense of magic hung in the air. Morning light poured over weathered stone and vibrant greenery, setting the scene for a journey into the soul of Italy.
Guided by a passionate and welcoming chef Franco, we embarked on more than a cooking class—it was a deep dive into centuries of culinary heritage. The ritual began with bold, Neapolitan coffee, awakening our senses for what was to come: the tactile joy of kneading pasta by hand, the rich simplicity of Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, each step steeped in tradition.
What set the experience apart was the storytelling. Our chef didn’t just teach recipes—he shared memories. Each dish was layered with tales of grandmothers, festivals, and seaside kitchens, turning ingredients into stories and meals into memories. As flour dusted our aprons and laughter filled the room, strangers quickly became friends, united by the warmth of shared experience.
We ended our culinary journey the the citrus garden nearby. With a glass of local wine in hand and a splash of limoncello to finish, we feasted as the horizon burned gold. The flavors of the food mingled with the scent of the sea and the sound of joyful conversation.
This wasn’t just a lesson in cooking—it was an immersion into the Italian way of life. Intimate, unforgettable, and profoundly human. Though the spots are few, the memories created linger long after the last bite.
Grazie mille to the incredible team who made us feel not like guests, but like family.
FROM: Jeannette (USA) | September 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Culinary Journey to Remember
Our Che Franco led us through the rituals of handmade pasta and the beloved Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Lemon Spaghetti. But this wasn’t just about following recipes. It was about learning the why behind each step, each flavor, each family tradition.
As we chopped, stirred, and tasted, bonds formed over shared laughter and flour-dusted aprons. The small group size made it feel personal, like being welcomed into a Nonna’s kitchen. Before we knew it, we were cheering each other on like old friends, united by a newfound respect for Italian culinary craft.
The ingredients? Impeccably fresh. The pacing? Perfectly balanced between hands-on action and storytelling. And the food? Let’s just say the Eggplant Parmesan and cloud-like Tiramisu could have easily graced the menu of any trattoria in Sorrento and Amalfi Coast.
Then came the showstopper: a feast at his villa's garden, just a stone thrown away from Casa Dorotea, where we ate our creations in the beautiful citrus garden. With a glass of local wine in one hand and a slice of heaven on our plate, it was a moment of pure joy—equal parts flavor, view, and heartfelt satisfaction.
Whether you're a foodie, a traveler, or someone simply craving an unforgettable experience, this culinary adventure hits every note. It’s not just about learning to cook. It’s about feeling the spirit of Italy, one bite at a time.
FROM: Robert (UK) | October 2024
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