Shop Salerno's Mercato del Carmine with a local chef, then cook a four-course Campanian feast in a private kitchen — from hand-rolled pasta to limoncello semifreddo. Eat what you cook over a long, convivial lunch with local wine pairings.
What to expect
Your chef-host meets you at Salerno's covered morning market, guiding you through stalls of San Marzano tomatoes, local provola cheese, fresh anchovies from Cetara, and bundles of wild herbs. Back in the kitchen, you make fresh paccheri pasta from scratch, a slow-cooked ragù napoletano, a traditional caprese with buffalo mozzarella, and a lemon dessert using Amalfi Coast sfusato lemons. The meal is eaten together around the family table with a curated selection of Campanian whites and reds, with the chef narrating the history and lore behind every dish.
Good to know
Classes typically run 4–5 hours. The kitchen is a short taxi ride or 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal. Book the private option well ahead for a truly bespoke experience — small-group classes fill quickly in summer. Advise the operator of any dietary restrictions at booking. Ideal for morning port calls where you want to be back aboard by mid-afternoon.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Salerno — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Salerno
- Amalfi Coast Private Boat: Positano, Amalfi & Sea Caves
- Pompeii: Exclusive After-Hours Access with Expert Archaeologist
- Paestum: Bronze Age Temples & Private Buffalo Mozzarella Tasting
- Castello di Arechi & Salerno Old Town: Private Guided Immersion
- Ravello & Amalfi: Private Cliffside Villa Concert & Coastal Walk