Reviews

  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.

  This was a fabulous evening with delicious food & lots of great wines, with a beautiful setting.
I truly don’t know where to begin, Peter uses the best... read more clean ingredients for every dish. Each course was delicious. This is not your typical cooking experience with white paper hats & aprons. This is a culinary experience. His wine cellar is every wine enthusiast dream. A must for foodies. Book early & enjoy.

  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 !!

  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.

  This was truly a memorable experience, one that you will NEVER forget! Chef Peter is a true master of the kitchen, teaching you how to make the most delicious food,... read more fresh from his homeland! Just when you think it can't get any better, Peter takes you downstairs to his wine cellar to introduce you to a plethora of amazing wines! His staff is wonderful and the view is truly one of a kind! We cannot wait to take our entire family! Thank you, Peter!

  Peter and his team are absolutely fantastic! The evening spent cooking with Peter was a huge highlight of the time I spent in Positano with family in Sept. 2022. The... read more food was absolutely incredible, sourced sustainably and ethically with such passion, and an honor to help create. Book this 4-hour experience ASAP. You will absolutely love it. I can't wait to go back.

  If you go to Positano and don't do the POSITANOHOMECOOKING class/party with Chef Peter you are DEFINITELY missing out. This was by far the best night of our 12... read more day trip to Italy. We visited Rome, Sorrento, Florence and Naples and can't say enough about our night with Peter. Chef Peter taught some great cooking techniques, told some great stories, provided some fantastic wine, and obviously prepared some delicious food. We started the cooking with some Bison, arrugula and cheese, then had some squid, pasta with Porcini Mushrooms, Bonito Fish that was fresh, moist and full of flavor, Fresh Truffles, excellent fillets of beef, everything was unbelievable. What a great time. We had three other couples with us and I think that I could speak for all of us that this is a

  I had done quite a bit of research on the various cooking classes that were available in Positano prior to booking this class. I read all of the reviews... read more for Positano Home Cooking, and booked an evening with my husband. This undoubtedly was one of the highlights of our 12 day trip to the Amalfi Coast. Peter was extremely welcoming and so relatable during the entire evening. He is so knowledgable about good clean cooking, and created the most delicious menu with several courses that we thoroughly enjoyed. His ingredients were all organic and locally sourced, which was also just wonderful. We had a different wine pairing from his wine cellar with each course. We also toured the wine cellar, and did some tastings, as well. I would definitely recommend booking an evening with Peter to anyone who loves good food and wine, and is interested in a true local experience while in Positano. You will not be disappointed.

  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!!!

  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!!!

  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)!

  This was so easily worth every penny. My girlfriend and I went into this thinking that it was going to be more of a Sur la table type cooking class,... read more except with an Italian family, but it wasn’t at all.

We were in a beautiful home looking out onto Positano’s beach, with an amazing wine cellar and kitchen, and Peter really just invited us all in to share his passion for food. He’s an amazing chef and storyteller, and extremely knowledgeable about the food industry and taught us all a lot of sourcing good, delicious ingredients. We were working with top notch stuff like expensive knives, legit truffle oils and vinegar he made/sourced himself. We had at a mahi mahi caught earlier in the day made three different ways, and more wine than we could drink. He was very generous with all the food and wine he had, and really wanted to share his knowledge and passion about food. Rather than feeling like a customer who he had to make a margin on, he was very genuine when he told us that we wanted us to feel like we were in our own home.

We had a truly phenomenal experience just spending time with Peter and the other guests, enjoying great view, food and drinks! If you are in Positano and looking to splurge on one thing, make it Peter’s class.

  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!

  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

  We loved our food and dining experience at Peter's villa. He is very knowledgeable about food and wine. The food was unbelievable, I still think about the amazing cheese I... read more ate. The view from the villa was also fantastic.
We raved about it so much, our friends also went during their stay and also loved it! I will definitely do this again during my next stay in Italy.

  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.

  Although our travel agent booked this for us we met Peter's dad out and about in Positano one day and he sold us on the experience before we even stepped... read more into Peter's house. Well worth it, from the new friends we made to the incredible flavors and dishes that were prepared, and don't get me started on all the wine. Wow! We had the best time and would highly recommend this. But make sure you have time because its all evening I think. I guess it does take a while to drink all that wine. Not sure how quick the lunch booking is. I couldn't think of anything that could have been done better and I will be booking this again if we ever return. Highlight of our whole trip.

  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!

  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.

  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.

  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!

  This was an AMAZING culinary-cultural experience! One of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We would never miss a chance to do this again on every future... read more visit to Positano! We recommend this highly and with great enthusiasm! The evening with Chef Peter was perfect; the food, the learning , the preparation, the beautiful ocean/city views from his private deck, the intimate kitchen, the culture, the small group...and of course his wine cellar! Thank you Chef Peter and we look forward to seeing you again!!! Proud to call you a friend in Italy!