Mamma Agata Cooking School

Family cooking school in Ravello: demonstration class in the morning, a walk through the garden and lunch on the terrace above the sea.

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The cooking school belongs to the family of Mamma Agata in Ravello, and the classes are now led by her daughter Chiara. By its own account, Mamma Agata used to cook for prominent guests of the coast. According to the website, the house includes a garden about 300 metres above the sea where vegetables, fruit and lemons grow and chickens roam freely.

The schedule according to the website: the day begins at 10:00 with the house's lemon cake, followed from 10:30 by a demonstration class of about three hours, interrupted by a walk through the garden where you can pick vegetables and lemons. From 14:00 there is a lunch on the terrace overlooking the sea with the dishes from the morning. Participants receive an apron and a folder with the recipes.

Worth knowing before you go: this is a demonstration class, so you mostly watch, ask questions and taste rather than carrying out every step yourself. That suits travellers who want to experience recipes, stories and the garden. From 1 December 2026 to February 2027 the school takes a winter break, according to the website, and offers online classes during that time.

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What makes it special

Family business; the classes are now led by her daughter Chiara.
Own garden with vegetables, fruit and lemons, which is part of the class.
Lunch on the terrace with a view of the sea.
In winter, classes are held online instead of on site.

Illustrative image: the pictures show typical scenes, not Mamma Agata Cooking School itself.

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Sources and image credits

Images: AI-generated illustrative images by the editorial team. They show typical scenes, not specific houses or people. Details verified on 9 October 2026.