Reviews

  From the first email to Chef Peter, you realize his passion for cooking and wine! The night was amazing...ingredients were all the best quality...Chef sources each from his vast... read more network and they are the top of the line...the wine was amazing...Chef says rivers of wine...and he does not disappoint, The food...was just stunning...both in presentation and taste. An amazingly wonderful night...wine cellar, Chef Peter and his goofy and lovable sense of humor, Massimo creating dishes for us and Rachael...thank you for an amazing

  Great time! We were joined by 4 other couples from Canada, Bahamas, Wisconsin and California. Wonderful location overlooking the beach. Tables setup outside to eat when ... read more not inside cooking. Hands on cooking. Every course was delicious. Peter is a lot of fun and very, very knowledgeable of food and wine. All his products used were fully organic. Did I mention the wine! Copious amounts of excellent white and red. All in all, a terrific evening.

  The evening was excellent and Peter made a fantastic host. We were guided on an Italian culinary journey which was far from purely pizza, pasta and gelato. The wines were... read more out of this world and Peter's knowledge made the whole experience really interesting and engaging. Highly recommended and an experience not to be missed! Thanks also, Peter, for the amazing restaurant recommendations which were off the tourist trail... We can't wait to come back!!!

  We had the best food and wine experience here during our entire stay in Positano. The food is incredible and the host, Peter, not only a great sense of humour... read more but had so much knowledge about the origin of the food / food and wine in general. Even if your not the biggest foodie, the beautiful setting is worth going for! Also there was only one other couple so we could distance which was nice.

  By far my favorite experience in Italy and one I don’t think I’ll ever forgot. I feel terrible for people who go to Positano and don’t experience this class with... read more Peter. He’s like a perfect mix of Alton Brown, Andrew Zimmern and James Corden. Passionate about food and wine (and the science behind it), funny as hell, down to earth, and a brilliant chef. Amazing food, amazing wine - book it now!

  From the moment my fiance and I entered Chef Peter's grounds, we knew we were in for a treat. The gardens, greenery, and views were straight out of a fantasy.... read more We began the evening with two scrumptious appetizers and sipped prosecco as chef prepared a fresh-off-the-boat slab of ahi tuna, what we thought was going to be the main course. Oh no, this was just the THIRD course, the best, freshest fish we've ever tasted. Following the tuna, we decended into the cellar for an education on Italy's array of red wines. And yes, we had another course while in the cellar. From there we selected several bottles of wine to taste and brought them back to the kitchen, where we prepared a simple, yet delectible pasta dish. The final course was served, a fantastic cut of dry-aged steak, accompanied by mushroom risotto. And of course, we can't forget dessert - by far the best creme brulee and tiramisu we've ever tasted.

I cannot express enough how much this experience meant to us. Sincerely, it was the absolute best experience we had while in Italy for two weeks. It will forever be the most memorable meal of our lives. If you have the opportunity to participate in this culinary experience, please do not pass it up. I promise you, by the end of the night you will feel like a thieve for everything you learn and consume at the price you pay for this "cooking class."

Chef, your passion for clean, fresh, real ingredients is inspiring. I didn't know I needed this experience on my bucket list, but even now after I've already done it, I'm adding it to the list! I hope someday I can return and live through this fantasy once again. Thank you for all that you do.

  Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Peter's Villa. Peter served a variety of high quality Italian food paired with excellent selection of wines from his cellar. I recommend anyone looking for... read more a nice treat to make a visit to Peter and enjoy a great night with a fabu

  My husband and I had a wonderful time at Peter’s home. Right from the beginning we hit it off! Peter has a great personality, a sharp sense of humor and... read more most importantly is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about cooking and wine. We learned so much about food selection and the science behind it. We also learned so much about great Italian wines. We would highly recommend Positano Home Cooking to anyone visiting the Amalfi Coast. It’s a must do!!!

  What a great experience. Peter was incredible and assisted by Rachel and Antonio. We had a lovely evening, great food and wine but the experience was out of this world.... read more

Be ready to learn and think differently about food.

  This is an incredible experience that Peter has created through years of experience in international cuisine and research that he put in every single ingredient that he prepares. It goes... read more way beyond organic and into the real food that’s untouched, totally natural, and sourced from all over Italy.
My wife and I had the best time with other guests and learning from Peter what we were preparing and where exactly it came from. Food was sooo amazing...truly one of the best meal experiences we ever had and we had been lucky to enjoy restaurants all over the world. Peter is funny, knowledgeable, and obviously passionate about food, wine, and the whole experience. He makes sure that you will love everything...he opened so many bottles of wine just to make sure that he pleases ever palate that night and his wine cellar is impressive! Again, it’s not just dinner with amazing food, but rather a culinary experience that will blow you away! Go and enjoy the fruits of his labor...it’s absolutely delicious! We will be back for sure! Thank you Peter!

  This review is long overdue, given this was one of the most incredible experiences of both my husband and my life to date. We honeymooned in Positano in September and... read more were lucky enough to have secured spots in Peter's Positano Home Cooking Class.

We were greeted by Peter and his assistant on the steps outside of his villa and promptly guided through a beautiful garden to balcony seating overlooking the ocean. Once all of the class attendees arrived, we ventured inside to the cooking station, where Peter uncorked the most delicate, delicious Prosecco. Before the Prosecco was finished, gorgeous bottles of chardonnay were opened and enjoyed. Our glasses were never empty and each wine complimented the food prepared.

We were astonished at the quality of the food and wine served, and Peter's vast knowledge of it. He explained where all of the food was sourced - most of the vegetables were grown in Peter's garden and he explained where the other ingredients came from.

We enjoyed 5 courses, starting with roll ups consisting of prosciutto, arugula, the most incredible gorgonzola and parmesan. The final course was the most gorgeous beef filet and Italian sausage and we were served a delicious torte for dessert that Peter made himself. Each course prepared was extremely fresh (all ingredients were biodynamic or organic), flavorful and special.

Peter's family has lived in Positano for generations and his love for the region is bold and pure. His passion for sustainability is inspiring. We learned so much!

The combination of Peter's expertise, personality (sophisticated with a hilarious, raunchy flair) and the most incredible food made this one of the most special experiences of our lives. We did not want the evening to end and will absolutely take this class again if given the chance.

If you're thinking about taking this class - don't hesitate. You will not regret it!

  Chef Peter is amazing. This was the highlight of our two week trip in Italy, highly recommend booking this (and making sure to book in advance) as he is very... read more popular by word of mouth and everyone who takes this class with him ends up recommending him. We considered going back two nights in a row which tells you how incredible the experience was. Peter makes you feel at home and treats you like family, he also REALLY knows his stuff (from the olive oil, to the truffles, to the meats, to the wine… you are in good hands and will enjoy and learn a ton along the way)!

  BOOK THIS NOW. My wife and I were lucky enough to book this for our honeymoon. Just reading the description of this and receiving the first email from Peter... read more had me looking forward to this for months. I couldn’t have had higher expectations going into the evening and it still exceeded every one of them. The food was spectacular, the wine was free-flowing and delightful (he hand picks one for every person in the class based on their favorite variety), the views were stunning, and Peter was by far the highlight of it all.

We spent 2 weeks all over Italy and if I could relive just one of the the things we did - it would be this evening. He keeps the groups to an intimate size so you actually get to know the people you are with and has gets involved as you need him to as you prepare the dishes.

This is a 12/10. So many cooking classes in Italy are exactly what you would expect them to be - standard pizza and pasta making. If you want to to really learn about the region and the beauty of using local ingredients from someone who is very passionate about sharing his experience and time with you. Please go know further. This to me is an absolute must for anyone staying near Positano.

  We had the best food and wine experience here during our entire stay in Positano. The food is incredible and the host, Peter, not only a great sense of humour... read more but had so much knowledge about the origin of the food / food and wine in general. Even if your not the biggest foodie, the beautiful setting is worth going for! Also there was only one other couple so we could distance which was nice.

  We had the best food and wine experience here during our entire stay in Positano. The food is incredible and the host, Peter, not only a great sense of humour... read more but had so much knowledge about the origin of the food / food and wine in general. Even if your not the biggest foodie, the beautiful setting is worth going for! Also there was only one other couple so we could distance which was nice.

  Great time! We were joined by 4 other couples from Canada, Bahamas, Wisconsin and California. Wonderful location overlooking the beach. Tables setup outside to eat when ... read more not inside cooking. Hands on cooking. Every course was delicious. Peter is a lot of fun and very, very knowledgeable of food and wine. All his products used were fully organic. Did I mention the wine! Copious amounts of excellent white and red. All in all, a terrific evening.

  Great time! We were joined by 4 other couples from Canada, Bahamas, Wisconsin and California. Wonderful location overlooking the beach. Tables setup outside to eat when ... read more not inside cooking. Hands on cooking. Every course was delicious. Peter is a lot of fun and very, very knowledgeable of food and wine. All his products used were fully organic. Did I mention the wine! Copious amounts of excellent white and red. All in all, a terrific evening.

  The evening was excellent and Peter made a fantastic host. We were guided on an Italian culinary journey which was far from purely pizza, pasta and gelato. The wines were... read more out of this world and Peter's knowledge made the whole experience really interesting and engaging. Highly recommended and an experience not to be missed! Thanks also, Peter, for the amazing restaurant recommendations which were off the tourist trail... We can't wait to come back!!!

  From the moment my fiance and I entered Chef Peter's grounds, we knew we were in for a treat. The gardens, greenery, and views were straight out of a fantasy.... read more We began the evening with two scrumptious appetizers and sipped prosecco as chef prepared a fresh-off-the-boat slab of ahi tuna, what we thought was going to be the main course. Oh no, this was just the THIRD course, the best, freshest fish we've ever tasted. Following the tuna, we decended into the cellar for an education on Italy's array of red wines. And yes, we had another course while in the cellar. From there we selected several bottles of wine to taste and brought them back to the kitchen, where we prepared a simple, yet delectible pasta dish. The final course was served, a fantastic cut of dry-aged steak, accompanied by mushroom risotto. And of course, we can't forget dessert - by far the best creme brulee and tiramisu we've ever tasted.

I cannot express enough how much this experience meant to us. Sincerely, it was the absolute best experience we had while in Italy for two weeks. It will forever be the most memorable meal of our lives. If you have the opportunity to participate in this culinary experience, please do not pass it up. I promise you, by the end of the night you will feel like a thieve for everything you learn and consume at the price you pay for this "cooking class."

Chef, your passion for clean, fresh, real ingredients is inspiring. I didn't know I needed this experience on my bucket list, but even now after I've already done it, I'm adding it to the list! I hope someday I can return and live through this fantasy once again. Thank you for all that you do.

  Peter and his staff will give you an authentic wonderful evening of food that you get to help cook. It is all natural food no pesticides herbicides or unnatural fertilizers... read more right down to the olive oil. He takes your senses on a journey through a fantastic meal of whole foods. And then he pairs wine with each course and the wines are amazing !! If you visit Positano Peters kitchen is a must destination !!

His villa overlooks the beach so you enjoy your courses with a view

It will be an evening you cannot duplicate and that you will not forget !! Book early and don’t eat that day !!

  This was one of the best culinary experiences I have ever had. Peter is one of a kind. His knowledge of food and ingredients in the Amalfi Coast is unparalleled.... read more This was more of a culinary experience/journey than a cooking class. They prepared most of the food for us but talked to us about the ingredients, etc.

Peter's wine cellar is NEXT LEVEL. He encourages you to try any wine you want and makes incredible recommendations. Be prepared to drink some amazing wine and a lot of it!

I cannot even begin to describe the food. The dishes were some of the best I have tasted in my whole life.

This is a MUST if you are visiting Positano.

  My husband and i took Peters cooking class last week. It was one of the top highlights of our 2 week vacation and possibly the best meal we had during... read more our stay. There was so much food and wine that i lost track of how many courses we ate and bottles of wine Peter opened. What i enjoyed most about this class, other than Peters sense of humor, is that Peter and his 2 assistants do most of the work. we got to just relax, eat and drink. We stayed in Praiano and took a water taxi over to positano which was 25€. Peters directions from the beach were a little unclear , but he answered his phone and guided my husband and I up to his place. He was also very helpful with arranging a taxi to drive us back to our hotel in Praiano after the class was over. You will have an opportunity to purchase oils and such from Peter as well. His wine cellar is incredible and he truly cares about what everyone’s preferences are. If you are lucky you might get a chance to see Peters little white dog. See my pics! Book it now!

  I can guarantee we had the most unique experience here - We showed up to Peter's home cooking class to his pond overflowing into the hotel below, and the class... read more being canceled (though we didn't get the memo). Instead of sending us away, Peter gave us the most unique private cooking class. It was the truly most wonderful and memorable night of our lives, and I bet the proper cooking class is even more spectacular. I never thought I'd like a cooking class, but I would say this is one of the must-do activities in Positano.

Later we found out that we actually messed up - we literally had shown up to Peter's house on the wrong day. We blew it bigtime, and Peter still gave us one of the most memorable nights of our lives.

  What a great experience. Peter was incredible and assisted by Rachel and Antonio. We had a lovely evening, great food and wine but the experience was out of this world.... read more

Be ready to learn and think differently about food.