Top Sicily Cooking Classes - page 4

Catania has a lively food scene, but it takes an insider to guide you to the top spots for sweet and savory treats. Explore the city's markets and food shops on this street food tour through the old town led by a local foodie, sampling Sicilian favorites like artisan cheeses and cold cuts, olives, arancini, and more while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll uncover what makes Sicilian cuisine unique and discover some of Catania’s cultural highlights.

We will welcome you to the beating heart of the company, where you will begin a fascinating journey to discover the vineyards and a unique, fully sustainable and vertically developed winery. A journey that, step by step, will reveal the secrets of wine production processes, between tradition and innovation. The tasting includes 4 iconic wines, authentic expression of the founding values of the company, created by Count Paolo Marzotto in 1997. These wines represent the wine excellence of the territories chosen by Baglio di Pianetto: Palermo, Noto and Etna, always respecting the vocation of the different terroirs. The wines, all 100% organic, that you will taste are: Viafrancia Bianco (Sicily DOC – Organic) Viafrancia Rosso (Sicily DOC – Organic) Stop 125 Etna Bianco – Carricante (Etna DOC – Organic) Stop 125 Etna Rosso – Nerello Mascalese (Etna DOC – Organic)

This private cooking session in a local home offers a fully immersive culinary experience in Marsala. A local host will greet your private party and teach you the fundamentals of Italian cookery. After being given the necessary supplies and equipment, each visitor will prepare three classic Italian dishes and then sit down to sample them with regional wine.

Mamma Corleone was born in the historic centre of Palermo, just a few steps from the Cathedral, in a characteristic alleyway of the 17th century, which represents the city in its traditions and culture. Mamma Corleone is a family business which mission is to share with other cooking lovers their passion and knowledge about Sicilian food and taste. To enhance this value, a real Sicilian Mamma drives Mamma Corleone's kitchen, in the heart of the old town, very close to the Cathedral of Palermo.

No trip to Italy would be complete without learning to make your own pasta. And at this small-group cooking class in a local’s Ragusa home kitchen, you’ll prepare two different types of pasta as well as the classic tiramisu dessert. Once you’re done cheffing, feast on the fruits of your labor, washed down with water, wine, coffee and, of course, prosecco.

From appetizers to desserts it will be fun. We will prepare everything together and we will taste the fruit of our work while admiring the splendid sunsets and singing or listening to excellent music. On request vegetarian, fish, vegan cuisine. The recipes are rigorously handcrafted from the Sicilian tradition and can be easily replicated in your home. You will take home a dear memory of our Sicily also in photographic format, in fact I will give you a snapshot of our experience as a gift.

Get more out of your time in Catania by visiting a local’s home for a cooking class and a 3-course dining experience featuring traditional Sicilian dishes. Guided by an expert host, learn to create seasonal recipes with fresh, organic ingredients. Possible menu highlights include bruschetta, lasagna, and decadent Sicilian cannoli, giving you a delicious taste of regional cuisine and new culinary skills to take home.

Discover Sicily’s culinary secrets alongside fellow foodies during this five-hour, market-to-table small-group cooking workshop in Catania. Learn how to select fresh ingredients and produce from your host at a local marketplace. Warm up with a complimentary aperitivo before mastering traditional pasta and tiramisu recipes. Finally, enjoy the fruits of your labor, paired with local wines and coffee.

Get your hands dirty with this pasta workshop, limited to 12 people to offer an intimate atmosphere. Learn how to make three kinds of Sicilian pasta and a traditional Sicilian dessert from a local instructor. After the class, raise a glass of wine and feast on the dishes you prepared. This cooking workshop includes recipes to take home.

Discover Catania’s unique culinary tradition during this hands-on cookery class. Learn how to prepare authentic 'pizza fritta' - a deep-fried, filled calzone-style dish. Learn the recipe and techniques behind this uniquely Sicilian dish, from the long-leavened dough to traditional techniques. Then sit down and enjoy the freshly prepared meal that you created. Perfect for foodies looking to immerse themselves in the local food culture.

Under Francesca's expert guidance, you will master the art of making these sweet treats from scratch. After the hands-on cooking session, relax and indulge in your creations with a cup of coffee in our picturesque garden setting. Uncover the beauty of dessert-making and leave with newfound skills to impress your loved ones. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your culinary expertise with Francesca's guidance.

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.

The best way to experience Sicily’s traditional cuisine is with a local expert, but it’s not always easy to connect when traveling. With this cooking experience, get an inside look into Syracuse’s food culture by meeting with a local chef at the historic Ortigia market to shop for fresh ingredients and sample local specialties. Afterwards, take your purchases to the cooking school for a hands-on lesson. Prepare classic Sicilian dishes and enjoy your handiwork over lunch.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Arancini are one of the most popular street foods in Sicily, and easy to make at home if you know the tricks and techniques. With this arancino cooking class, learn how to turn out these satisfying fried treats, from cooking and flavoring the rice to breading and frying the balls to perfection. Try your hand at preparing your own with a local chef, and then sample your piping-hot arancino.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Experience warm Sicilian hospitality first-hand and learn how to recreate it at home with this hands-on aperitivo workshop in a Palermo home. Connect with a local host and delve into the Italian art of the aperitivo, or cocktail hour, by learning how to prepare a variety of finger foods using Sicilian specialties. Then relax over nibbles and bubbly with your hosts as you swap stories around the table.

Connect with a local host and learn the secrets to recreating Italy’s beloved aperitivo cocktail hour at home with this hands-on lesson. Meet with your host as the sun begins to set and prepare a selection of finger foods with local ingredients to pair with your glass of bubbly or classic Spritz. End your experience with a toast and tasting of the gourmet nibbles you’ve prepared together.

An all-Sicilian experience between scents and traditions. You can decide whether to learn how to make the famous Sicilian desserts such as blancmange, frost or an excellent pistachio cake or the famous almond cakes. Living the Sicilian tradition of yesteryear.

Enjoy this Cooking Class: Learn how to cook the typical dishes of the Sicilian tradition with the Sicilian landscape, which will be the backdrop for a moment of relaxation in the Alcamo countryside.

During the cooking classes, we will be happy to share the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, and tell the origin and anecdotes linked to each individual dish. Participating in an expert-led extra virgin olive oil tasting is like embarking on a journey through the flavors and aromas of Sicily of the past like you have never experienced before. Find out how home-grown olive oil is produced, how to pair it with food and how to buy a quality product at home. Our recipes and preparation methods respect the culinary tradition of the area, using zero kilometer raw materials, the result of the work of our producers. At the end, it will be possible to taste the dishes created and sip the wine best suited to the dish.

Enter a hidden corner of the most authentic Sicily, among centuries-old olive trees, lemon scents and golden light. At the Azienda Agricola Oliva, we will welcome you to our estate, cared for with love and craftsmanship, where oil is not just a product: it is culture, slowness, elegance. The experience begins with a walk among organic olive trees and lemons in bloom. You will discover the techniques of sustainable cultivation and the history of our territory. You will visit the boutique oil mill, an essential and well-kept environment, where we will show you the artisan process of oil extraction. This will be followed by a guided tasting of several award-winning organic EVO oils, paired with fresh bread and seasonal products. Each taste is a journey through different scents, textures and flavors. This is a private, welcoming and tailor-made experience, in a rural-chic setting, designed for those seeking the true soul of Sicily through taste, nature and discreet elegance.

Join us for an interactive culinary experience, where Sicilian traditions merge with the joy of shared cooking. Discover the secrets behind the typical dishes that have made our island famous the world over, and create receipt and savoury memories that will last forever. You will visit the famous traditional market of Catania and buy some ingredients there, discovering memorable cultural customs and local folklore.

With the help of the winemaker, you’ll learn about the fascinating art of winemaking, diving into the history and techniques that make our wines unique. You’ll explore the hidden aspects of the winemaking process, tasting four distinct wines, including one still aging in barrel. The experience culminates in a hands-on activity where you’ll bottle, cork, and label your own bottle of our finest wine, creating a personalized keepsake to remember your time with us.