In the kitchen · TIRAMISU CLASSES IN NAPLES
Every trip has one free evening too few. These 15 tiramisu classes in Naples earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet your English-speaking pizzaiolo at San Carlo 17, opposite the San Carlo Theater. Make tiramisù, knead pizza dough, prepare tomato sauce, and bake your own Margherita. The two-hour class includes bruschetta, wine or a soft drink, coffee, water, and views toward Castel Nuovo.
“What’s not to like? Fantastic humorous host, taught us really well and made it fun. The pizzas were delicious.”
At Restaurant San Carlo 17, opposite Naples’ San Carlo Theatre, an English-speaking chef guides you through tagliatelle, ravioli, maltagliati, and tiramisù. The two-hour class includes fresh ingredients, a drink, bruschetta, your cooked pasta, dessert, and espresso.
“This was an absolute delight. A fantastic way to immerse yourself in the culture. My guild Alyssa* was energetic and knowledgeable. Great for a solo traveler and great for a group”
Spend three hours making pizza dough, topping your own Neapolitan pizza, and preparing tiramisu with a local chef. Instructors such as Alex, Maurizio, Vitale, and Issam guide small groups in several languages. Eat your creations with a drink, bruschetta, cheese, and limoncello.
“It was an amazing experience and Vitale was a tremendous teacher and made the class very enjoyable for everyone in attendance. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Naples or even as a local!”
Join Chef Gino and Claudio in a central Naples restaurant for a hands-on class in fresh pasta and tiramisu. You will mix, shape, and prepare the dishes, then sit down to eat with a glass of local wine. Explanations are offered in Italian, English, Spanish, and French.
“Awesome value experience. The chef teaching us was very skilled and has even got experience working in Michelin restaurants. The waiter helping, was basically a comedian - with many laugh out loud moments. Delicious food and lots of it! We basically had to be rolled out of the restauraunt. 5/5 for sure.”
Spend about 2.5 hours with a local pizzaiolo or chef making your own dough, pizza, and tiramisu. Gino, Claudio, Mario, and Anthony have led sessions, with patient instruction, fresh ingredients, local drinks, and a digital recipe booklet for cooking at home.
“nothing needed improvement on this class. we had so much fun and the bonus was how brilliantly our pizza and tiramisu turned out. Chef was patient and very informative. definitely recommend”
At San Carlo 17 in central Naples, an English-speaking chef guides you through tiramisu, egg-pasta dough, ravioli, maltagliati, and tagliatelle. You’ll prepare the dishes by hand, then sit down to sample the cooked pasta, dessert, water, one drink, and coffee. Instructors have included Manuela, Matilde, Simona, and Emmanuella.
“It was so much fun. I highly recommend this experience. They place was clean and very professional. What better way to have pasta in Italy. Our teacher Manuela was fun and very knowledgeable.”
At Naplesbay Cooking Lab, a local Neapolitan chef guides you through fresh pasta, ricotta ravioli, Alfredo sauce, San Marzano tomato sauce, and tiramisù. You will eat what you make, take home the recipes by QR code, and leave with a diploma, apron, and chef’s hat.
“This was a great class. The chef was knowledgeable and entertaining.we learned a lot and had a great time making the pasta. Would definitely recommend it to anyone”
At Antica Pizzeria Chiaia, an English-speaking chef guides you through handmade dough, the 600-year-old mozzatura method, Margherita pizza, and tiramisu. You bake your pizza in an old wood-fired oven, then eat what you made with wine and soft drinks. Guides may include Christina, Federica, Tina, or Katarina.
“Christina was wonderful. She speaks wonderful English, better than my son! Great time! Would definitely recommend.”
Spend three hours in a Neapolitan kitchen making pasta, ravioli, sauces, and tiramisu with an Italian, English, French, or Spanish-speaking chef. You will eat the finished meal with wine or beer, taste limoncello and meloncello, and take home recipes.
“It was February, so it was slow. Our group was just 4 people. Nothing was fully from scratch, but pasta and tiramisu are not difficult in general. For what we paid we got to make and eat two types of pasta, red sauce, and tiramisu. We also got a shot of meloncello and a glass of wine. It was a full meal and more delicious and cheaper than going out to eat!”
Join a Cesarina such as Anna or Elisa for a three-hour cooking class in a local Naples home. Prepare two pasta recipes and tiramisu from scratch, then sit down with wine, coffee, prosecco, and nibbles to enjoy your meal.
“This class was one of the highlights of my entire trip! Francesco & Eugenia were absolutely the best host and hostesses ever! I had a class all to myself and I felt completely comfortable in their home. They accommodated my dietary needs with no problems. She made sure I had videos and pictures taken of my experiences. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed the class and the food was the best I have ever had!”
Meet Lucia, Francesca, or another pasta chef near Naples’ waterfront at 10 a.m. Make potato gnocchi, stuffed ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch, then eat your work with wine or beer. The small class, capped at 12, includes recipes for cooking the dishes at home.
“We had an absolutely amazing time at the Naples Hands-on Cooking Class with Lucia and Francesca! These two wonderful cousins are not only incredibly talented chefs but also bring so much fun and warmth to the experience. From learning the true Neapolitan way of making gnocchi and ravioli to crafting the perfect tiramisu, every moment was filled with laughter, great conversation, and of course—delicious food. Lucia and Francesca’s teaching style is relaxed, engaging, and full of charm. You can feel their passion for cooking and sharing their culture, which made the whole event feel like a cozy family gathering. The wine flowed, the pasta was handmade with love, and the…”
In a small English-language class in Naples, a chef guides you through traditional tiramisu, explains its origins, and serves limoncello or meloncello. You receive ingredients, an apron, chef’s hat, diploma, dessert, recipe, and free luggage storage during the 1-hour-45-minute session.
“What an amazing find, booked on the morning on a day where we were just kicking about….never expected to have such an excellent time. We had a local family as our fellow chefs and they just added to the experience- felt so welcome and learned exactly how to make my favourite dessert! If you’re in Naples for a day - this is a must do. Off one of the main drags.”
At Amiro Restaurant near Via Medina, chef Gino and his team guide you through tiramisu and Neapolitan pizza, from mascarpone cream to dough stretching. You will cook, eat your creations with wine, beer, or a soft drink, and take home digital recipes. The class lasts about three hours and hosts up to 15 people.
“I liked the cooking class and the outcome! It was interesting and engaging, the chef was very attentive to everyone and friendly. The food at the end turned out very tasty”
Join a Cesarina host in her Campania home for a private three-hour lesson in two pasta recipes and tiramisu. You will cook from family recipes, eat what you make, and enjoy water, local wine, and coffee. Paola has hosted a warm, welcoming class with beautiful views.
“We learned to make gnocchi and tiramisu with Paola. She was extremely warm and welcoming. She made me and my husband feel like it we were actually cooking in our own home. The view from her house was absolutely gorgeous. We loved it so much.”
Join a private Cesarina in Ercolano for a three-hour home cooking class. You’ll prepare two pasta dishes, sauces, and tiramisù, then sit down to eat with local wine and espresso. Hosts such as Elisa and Anna Spagnuolo offer a warm, personal welcome.
“Three women traveling together found this experience to be the highlight of our whole trip! Elisa welcomed us into her beautiful home which has a view of Mt. Vesuvius. She showered us with hospitality and we had the pleasure of meeting and eating with her delightful faRead more”
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