Cooking with Nonna Maria: Market to Table in Cilento
About
Living the Mediterranean Diet
At Ubbìpò, we share our daily reality. You’ll enter the heart of the Cilento "Blue Zone," starting with a coffee to discuss the season’s best produce. It is an authentic journey from the local artisanal shops where we select our ingredients to the quiet focus of our family kitchen.
- Up to 10 travelers in the group
What to expect
The Market Ritual & Selection Your journey begins at Ubbìpò with an intimate talk over coffee to design your menu. Guided by our local expertise and your preferences, we will head together to the vibrant Agropoli market. You will navigate the stalls to source the finest seasonal ingredients directly from producers, discovering the authentic flavors that define the Mediterranean Diet at its source. Kitchen Heritage & Tastings Back at our home, we move into the heart of the kitchen. While you engage in the tactile art of handmade pasta under Nonna Maria’s guidance, the experience is enriched by tastings of local delicacies and regional wines. This is a shared moment of tradition—kneading dough and discovering family secrets while savoring the very best of our local terroir. The Family Table The day culminates on our panoramic terrace, where the sea breeze meets the scent of fresh basil. You will gather for a long, relaxed lunch—a true family feast. Each dish you’ve prepared is paired with premium organic wines, offering a sophisticated celebration of the slow, authentic rhythm of Southern Italian life.
Sample menu
Zucchini Flower Fritters ("Zeppole")
Light and crispy savory dough pearls filled with fresh, seasonal zucchini blossoms.
Buffalo Mozzarella, and other regional cheeses
While cooking, enjoy a selection of artisanal treats.
Fresh, hand-stretched mozzarella, delivered daily from local dairies.
Pane e Pummarola
While cooking, enjoy a selection of treats.
Sourdough bread topped with sun-ripened, crushed tomatoes and a drizzle of premium organic olive oil
Handmade Fusilli with Fresh Tomato & Cacioricotta
The pasta you’ve hand-rolled yourself, tossed in a vibrant fresh tomato sauce and topped with a generous grating of Cacioricotta Cilentano.
Homemade Limoncello
Nonna Maria’s handcrafted Limoncello, made with local organic lemons. Served with a classic espresso for the perfect conclusion to our family feast.
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What’s included
- Excellent local wine
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Transfer from Agropoli Castellabate train station or from the port of Agropoli
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Personalized apron with our logo, personally signed by Nonna Maria
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
The pickup for travelers will take place either in front of the main entrance of the Agropoli-Castellabate train station or at the port of Agropoli, in front of the Coast Guard office, depending on the schedule and group needs. Please kindly let us know in advance which pickup point you prefer. The exact meeting point will be confirmed prior to the trip.