Salvatore has been married to Mamma Agata for 45 years and has been by her side from the early days of founding the cooking school.

His experience of 40 years in the hotel business as the Maitre d'hotel has enabled him to acquire all the knowledge that now is put at the disposal of the guests at Mamma Agata's farmhouse during the events. He is now retired from the hotel business and dedicates all ofll his time to the garden of Mamma Agata's farmhouse.

In fact, all of the vegetables, herbs, fruit that Mamma Agata uses during her cooking class or for the special events (romantic dinners, buffet pic nice etc) are produced in the garden. Salvatore has a sincere passion for what he does and he also takes care of the animals, including chickens, rabbits, turkey, and ducks. His experience in growing organic vegetables and maintaining the grounds of the farm has yielded some of the best produce on the Amalfi Coast.

No pesticides are used, and the vegetables are non-genetically modified. The science of starting and maintaining a vegetable garden will be explained and demonstrated. Some of the fruits and vegetables will be used to make preserves. Organic honey is also grown on premises. Salvatore will be happy to show you around in the garden while you are there and to explain to you the essentials: the time when is good to plant or cut as well as other secrets of gardening.

He also produces the fantastic red and white wine that you will enjoy during your cooking class or your meals. Iin September and October he
makes the wine and if you would like to join him he will be happy to show you how to make your own wine!

For Salvatore, the passion is what gives him the strength to do the hard work that is required in the garden!