Marea LAB · Cooking experiences

Where every moment finds its flavour

At Acquapazza, by the sea on the Sorrento Peninsula, every cooking class becomes a moment to enjoy at an unhurried pace, through flavours, stories and the simple pleasure of being together.

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Marea LAB

The pleasure of sharing

Cooking has always been about more than food. It is one of the simplest and most genuine ways to bring people together.

Marea LAB was created around this idea: experiences where making, tasting and sharing all become part of the same moment.

From traditional Italian recipes to contemporary interpretations of Mediterranean cuisine, each experience tells a story through flavours, gestures and traditions.

The formats

Experiences made to be lived, not simply learned

Marea LAB cooking classes go far beyond learning how to prepare a dish: they are relaxed, engaging experiences designed for small groups, couples, families and curious travellers who want to discover the flavours, techniques and traditions behind Italian cooking.

Fresh pasta

Hands and tradition

From handmade pasta to some of Italy's best-loved classics: a convivial cooking experience where you can learn, create and rediscover the pleasure of making food together.

Mediterranean cooking

Authentic flavours

Carefully selected ingredients, recipes rooted in Mediterranean culture and the pleasure of discovering a cuisine through the gestures, stories and traditions behind it.

Italian desserts

Recipes to treasure

Sweet recipes inspired by Italian tradition, explored through aromas, techniques and little secrets to take home with you.

Fresh pasta cooking class overlooking the harbour of Piano di Sorrento

The experience, step by step

A love of food without borders

From the Sorrento Peninsula to guests from around the world, Marea LAB shares Italian cuisine as an experience to be lived, enjoyed and remembered.

Experiences are available in both Italian and English for anyone who wants to discover local flavours, techniques and traditions in an authentic and engaging way.

Companies & team building

Team building in the kitchen

Marea LAB creates tailored cooking experiences for companies and groups, with the option to end the class with an aperitivo at Acquapazza overlooking the sea.

Acquapazza, the Marea LAB venue on the harbour of Piano di Sorrento

The venue

The setting of Acquapazza

On the waterfront at Marina di Cassano, Acquapazza is home to Marea LAB cooking classes, where cuisine and sea meet.

The venue becomes part of the experience from beginning to end, from preparing each dish to sitting down for the final tasting, all in a setting that feels authentic and engaging.

Moments

Marea LAB moments

Ingredients laid out for the cooking class overlooking the harbour
Ingredients ready
Marianna leading a cooking class at Acquapazza
Marianna at the helm
A guest taking notes on the recipe during the cooking class
Notes & recipes
The classic well of flour for fresh pasta
The flour well
Group of guests taking notes during the cooking class
Team building
Fresh pasta dough being worked by hand
The dough takes shape
Group of guests at a Marea LAB cooking class
A shared cooking class
Two guests working the pasta dough together
Learning together
Hands kneading dough with the Acquapazza logo
Care in every gesture
Detail of the dough being worked for fresh pasta
Step by step
Pasta sheet being rolled out during the cooking class
Rolling out the dough
Rolling pin and sheet of homemade fresh pasta
Technique & tradition
Marianna smiling while rolling out pasta dough during the class
An experience to remember
Handmade tagliatelle ready for tasting
The final result

Frequently asked questions

Before you start cooking

Are the cooking classes suitable for beginners?

Absolutely — everyone starts from the basics, guided step by step by our chefs.

Are cooking classes available in English?

Yes, our chefs run the classes directly in English, no interpreter needed.

Are cooking classes available all year round?

Yes, cooking classes run all year round, by reservation.

Marea Events

Sta’ senza pensier’.

Imagine the moment. We’ll bring it to life.

Every experience begins with an idea and comes to life through thoughtful planning, care and attention to detail. Marea will help turn it into a moment worth remembering.