Top Sicily Classes & Workshops

Put a fun slant on a food experience in Palermo with this small-group cooking class and market tour. Shop alongside chefs at Mercato del Capo, selecting fresh seasonal ingredients, then learn to make a typical 3-course meal from scratch, including arancini, pasta alla Norma, and freshly baked cannoli. Enjoy your creations family-style with local wines, savoring authentic Sicilian flavors. The group is limited to 20 people, and the tour runs rain or shine.

Get hands-on instruction in preparing two kinds of Italian pasta and a tasty tiramisu during this half-day culinary workshop. Learn homemade, generations-old recipes in an intimate group setting, capped at only 12 participants. Small-group pasta-making workshops take place in the home of a local Palermo chef and include a welcome prosecco with snacks, plus a sampling of your culinary creations.

There are many enthusiasts who write to us for information about our Cooking Lesson. Our Cooking Class in Catania is dedicated to those who want to have fun with Mediterranean and Sicilian cuisine, discovering the unique flavors of our land, in a welcoming, convivial and stimulating environment. Each participant will be personally involved in the preparation of typical Sicilian dishes, learning techniques and recipes that can easily be replicated at home. But above all, at the end of the lesson, you will eat just what you have prepared with your own hands, sharing your dishes with other participants and living an authentic Sicilian cooking experience. The Cooking Class is available for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 people and lasts about 3 hours. Cook, taste, share and take home the true flavor of Sicily!

The best way to connect with any local culture is through food, and nowhere is this more true than Sicily. With this cooking class, shop for ingredients at the market in Taormina like a local before learning how to prepare a variety of traditional Sicilian dishes with Chef Massimo in his restaurant kitchen. Enjoy the fruits of our labors over lunch afterwards, served with two local wines.

Enjoy personalized attention during this private cooking class in a local Ragusa home. You’ll have everything provided for you to create three traditional Italian dishes. Sip wine and sit down with your private group to enjoy the feast you’ve created while asking questions about Italian culinary culture.

This experience does not take place in a tourist kitchen, but in my private home in Palermo. It is not a show: it is real cuisine, with authentic recipes of Sicilian cuisine, local ingredients and the atmosphere of a royal family. For thirty years I worked in haute cuisine in different parts of the world, passing through the most prestigious starred restaurants. I was the Chef of National TV Shows (Rai 1) and author of two cookbooks. I chose to go back to the roots and open the doors of my home to those who want to experience Sicily, not just taste it. Every dish tells a story, every gesture has a value: here you cook, eat, talk, laugh. It is an experience that also nourishes memory. You will not find scripts or fiction, but spontaneity and warmth, just like at the home of a Sicilian friend. I'll teach you what you don't find in books: perfumes, slow tempos, dialect words, hands stained with dough. For a few hours, you will really immerse yourself in Sicilian culture.

Brush up on your culinary skills with this pasta and tiramisu cookery class. Master how to make a two-course Italian dinner in a kitted-out restaurant kitchen. An excellent activity for foodies and travellers who like to learn about a culture through its food heritage. Impress family and friends with your newly acquired Sicilian cookery skills and enjoy a taste of Italy when back home.

Sicily is known for its heavenly cooking, but it is next to impossible to track down recipes and recreate your favorite dishes without guidance from an expert. On this small-group cooking workshop, learn how to select seasonal ingredients during a visit to a local market. Then, get hands-on instruction in preparing Sicilian specialties such as caponata, fresh pasta, Messina fish rolls and more before sitting down to enjoy your meal.

Experience a boat trip through the spectacular caves, bays and waters along the coast of Taormina. See several of the most popular attractions in the area that are mainly accessible by boat, including the Cave of Love, Isola Bella, and the charming fishing village of St. Nicholas. The express tour duration frees up the rest of your day to spend how you wish.

Satisfy your food cravings and expand your Italian cooking repertoire in a local home with this hands-on pasta and tiramisu class. Avoid big crowds in this intimate small-group experience hosted by welcoming Cesarine cooks. Learn to make two types of pasta and the signature Italian dessert tiramisu, with a chance to taste all your gastronomic creations after the class.

Snack your way through the streets of Palermo on this Sicilian food tour. Explore backstreet markets and food stalls specializing in local delicacies such as stuffed rice balls and chickpea fritters as your guide fills you in on local history and culture. Find eateries you’d probably miss going alone. Plus, this small-group tour has a limited number of participants for a more personalized experience.

Rather than just turning up for a cooking class in Cefalu—this experience includes the extra element of being able to tour a food market with a guide so you can learn more about the local ingredients you cook with. Once you’ve picked up your supplies, head to a local’s home for a traditional Italian aperitivo of prosecco and nibbles. You can then watch hands-on demonstrations and learn to make both pasta and tiramisu from scratch.

Learn to cook Sicilian food in this private, intimate tour, run by passionate chefs at their country home in Sicily, where you won’t be sharing with a large group. You will have a personal experience, learning about the culture and history of Sicily while you prepare your meal. Welcome drinks will be served under the olive trees, and at the end of the experience, you will enjoy your meal with views of the Mediterranean Sea and Eolian Isles.

Learn the secrets of three of Catania’s traditional pasta recipes—and have the special chance to cook in the home of a “Cesarina,” a certified home cook dedicated to sharing Italy’s culinary traditions—during this private cooking class. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, make your own way to your host’s home, and learn how to prepare three recipes with their guidance. Then, enjoy your pasta accompanied by local wine.

Live this unique experience enjoying an unforgettable atmosphere: you will cook a delicious and abundant traditional 4-course Sicilian lunch. This activity is private and includes the transfer service by air-conditioned car in the Taormina area. Choosing the freshest ingredient is the first step to cooking a genuine and tasteful Sicilian specialty, that's why you will be accompanied to the local market and traditional shops to learn how to choose the right and fresh ingredients, but only after the typical Sicilian breakfast with Granita and brioche. After choosing the ingredients, prepare to tie the apron and cook under the watchful eye of the professional chef in a typical and traditional restaurant, who will offer his useful advice along the way to successfully create a typical Sicilian menu. You will cook an entire menu (appetizer, pasta, main course and dessert) according to local traditions and culinary techniques.

Many cooking classes in Italy focus on complex dishes that require solid kitchen skills. On this beginner-friendly experience, learn insider tips and tricks to mastering classical Italian pizza no matter what your skill level. Under the expert tutelage of a local pizzaiolo (pizza chef) instructor, you’ll make dough from scratch and top it with traditional ingredients. Pick up easy-to-learn tips and techniques, then sit down to savor your hard-earned Sicilian feast with soft drinks to accompany your meal.

Embark on a culinary adventure through Palermo, starting at Teatro Massimo. Explore the vibrant Ballarò market with refreshing orange juice and traditional sfincione. Discover Sicilian street food in Piazza Kalsa, including arancine, panelle, and "pane ca meusa," paired with local wines or craft beers. Visit the oldest shop for handmade Sicilian coppole, and conclude at Vucciria market, enjoying a sweet cannolo and a glass of zibibbo wine at the city's oldest tavern. Experience the authentic flavors and rich cultural heritage of Palermo on this unforgettable tour.

When you’re in Palermo, dodge the tourist trap eateries that you can find anywhere, and make your own pizza and gelato instead. With a local "pizzaiolo" as your host, you’ll learn to make a kneadable dough that stretches wafer-thin, and create the toppings for favorite pizzas such as the margherita, marinara, and capricciosa. After, you’ll turn your attention to chocolate, finishing with your own handmade gelato.

Dive into the world of Sicilian cooking—and take home skills to recreate them at home—with this hands-on small-group cooking class. Head to a 7th-floor panoramic terrace to learn the secrets to preparing an authentic Sicilian meal from scratch alongside a local chef. Finish with a lively meal to sample the dishes you’ve made together, paired with Sicilian wines (and generous refills).

Take a break from the heat and crowds of the mainland and see Taormina and Mount Etna from the sea on this small-group boat tour. Depart Giardini Naxos to follow the coast, as you admire attractions such as the Grotta dell'Amore, Capo Taormina, the Grotta delle Sirene and the Scoglio dell'Elefante. Dive into the crystal clear waters off Isola Bella for a refreshing swim and relax on board while savoring Sicilian sweets and Prosecco.

Learn to cook Sicilian Arancini, starting from cooking the filling, preparing the crust, and secrets and techniques to make the right shape. Available also for Gluten Free and Lactose intolerant, Vegetarian, Vegan, and other food intolerances.

Mt. Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and home to fertile vineyards and farms. With this tour, avoid the stress of navigating the winding roads on the mountain on your own and instead visit the dramatic Silvestri Craters and a farm on the slopes of Mt. Etna with a driver. End your experience with a tasting and lunch at a local winery at the foot of the mountain.

Get more out of your time in Palermo by taking part in this small-group cooking class. Rather than a commercial kitchen setting, this intimate experience takes place at a local’s home. Enjoy the rare opportunity to use freshly picked ingredients from the garden, as you make a delicious pasta dish and traditional Sicilian cannoli—with lots of family traditions and recipes shared throughout.