Esperidi Resort & Sorrento Cooking School

Surrounding Area

The Giardino delle Esperidi is located in a residential area a few yards away from the sea and at only 1,5 Km from the centre of Sorrento and consists of brand new self-catering residences and apartments (one or two bedroom) fully equipped with kitchenette, air conditioning, cable television and safe deposit box.
Among the facilities available within the complex: swimming-pool, bar, restaurant, sport facilities, entertainment program available in August only.
The complex is the ideal spot to base yourself for a cultural holiday since it is close to the main archaeological and historical sites of the Sorrento Peninsula and of the Amalfi Coast.
The local rail system “Circumvesuviana” is only a five minute walk away and connects Naples (60 min), Herculaneum (50 min) and Pompei (35 min).
A bus opposite the main gate of the complex connects to Sorrento, as well as the harbour and hydrofoil services to Capri and Ischia.

Accommodations

Newly renovated apartments and residences, all with private facilities with shower, kitchenette, air conditioning, televisions and safe deposit box. Each unit has its own terracewith garden furniture ( table and chairs ). Daily maid service is provided.

Amenities

A newly renovated Restaurant for up to 120 seats.
Hot and cold air conditioning.
Buffet breakfast is served every day from 7 to 10 am and a la carte dinner from 7 to 10 pm.
Snacks and light lunch are served by the swimming pool at the pool bar

Services Offered

The Giardino delle Esperidi also caters for weddings, parties, business meetings and other events, together with all related services: hairdressing, make up artist, photographer, limousine service, church selection and booking, flower decoration as well as food catering and entertainement and much more.

Restrictions

pets not allowed, sorry !
Children are welcome from 10 years of age.
No cots provided

Other Information

Enjoy the opportunity to learn to organize and prepare meals with our chefs and experience the culinary aspects of Italy even if you are pressed for time. A quick and unique way to explore the history, culture, and traditions of an area.
While you're in Sorrento or in the Amalfi Coast, join us for one, two, or three fun mornings in the kitchen for a hands-on Italian cooking class concentrating on the foods and wines of this beautiful region. Held on the lovely estate of the Giardino delle Esperidi Resort in the brand new school’s location , the class enables you to learn more about Italian cuisine and to develop new skills to replicate classic Neapolitan cooking at home.
All Cooking Classes are taught in English by local Chefs and food experts and begin at 10 a.m. preparing the three-course meal we will enjoy after the three hour lesson. For the first course, we'll make pasta by hand, and will complete such dishes as gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce with basil and mozzarella cheese. The second course will feature a traditional local fish, sea bass, cooked in a typical Neapolitan way called “ crazy water”, with capers, black olives, organ and tomato sauce. The lunch will finish with a wonderful local dessert such as tiramisu or lemon delite.

Directions

BY PLANE: Once landed at Capodichino International Airport in Naples, you can either use the Curreri bus that takes you directly to Sorrento city centre in approxmately 1 hour or you can arrange for private transportation to pick you up at the airport.
BY TRAIN: Once arrived at Naples Central Station you can transfer to the local rail system ”CIRCUMVESUVIANA” connecting Naples to Sorrento in approximately 1 hour .
BY CAR: Once arrived in Naples you must get on the A3 motorway Napoli-Salerno, south direction and get off in Castellammare di Stabia, then follow the signs to Sorrento. The brown signs “Penisola Sorrentina”, placed at the main junctions between Naples and Sorrento, will help you .

Discounts Offered

Early Bird discount !

If two people book a November, December, January or February cooking program by August 31st
each person gets a discount of Euro 100.