Top Sicily Pasta Making Classes

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.

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.

For a private lesson,write before booking. For groups exceeding the day limit, please write before booking. You will receive hands-on training in pasta preparation from a local chef and use only fresh, wholesome products. I will teach you new cooking techniques that you can easily replicate at home. You will learn about our traditions and receive advice on our cuisine. Notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions.

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.

Unforgettable experience with a local chef who will guide you, inside a small garage laboratory, in the preparation of fresh pasta and stuffed pasta and tiramisù with subsequent tasting. You will use the grandmother's historical tools and real fresh and local ingredients purchased in the local historical markets of the city. Minimum 2 people

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.

What could be better than a Cooking Class to learn the preparation of fresh pasta and Sicilian Cannoli just a few steps from the sea of Taormina and Naxos? Together with the “Sicilian Family” you will learn to use fresh and local ingredients, which enhance the flavor of each dish, and which make Italy and Sicily famous all over the world. With Chef Mimmo you will learn the art of preparing fresh pasta while savoring the flavors and scents of a beautiful land. With your Sicilian father, a great local pastry chef, you will create the famous Cannoli, learning the secrets to prepare the waffle and cream that make Cannolo the most famous Sicilian dessert in the world. You will also learn the making of “Angel Wings”, typical sweets that in Sicilian are called “Chiacchiere”, and that are popular during Carnival. And then everyone at the table, facing the Mediterranean Sea, to enjoy your creations accompanied by a Limoncello tasting.

Enjoying the food when you’re on vacation is one of the best parts of traveling, but nothing compares to learning how to make the meals yourself. Learn to cook like a Palermo local from a Palermo local on this pasta and gelato-making class, and take home new skills that see you impressing your pals for years to come.

Sicily is famous for its food scene, but it can be hard to find authentic Sicilian food outside the island—that is, unless you know how to make it yourself. On this half-day cooking workshop in Giardini Naxos, learn how to prepare three traditional Silicon dishes from scratch that you can recreate once your vacation ends. After your lesson, sit down to indulge in a freshly prepared lunch.

Master three different traditional pasta recipes during this private cooking workshop in Messina. Head to the home of a local cook for a culinary immersion. Put your cooking skills to the test at your own workstation with ingredients and tools. Then, taste your home-cooked creations, paired with red and white local wines.

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.

You will discover how simple it is to prepare fresh pasta and sauces and an excellent dessert, so you can amaze your friends at home. I will help you and teach you the techniques. We will spend hours in perfect harmony. You will discover how beautiful it is to share the pleasure of being together in authentic Sicilian cuisine with original smells and flavours.

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.

Sicily is home to a unique cuisine, different from mainland Italy and often hard to access without the knowledge of a local. With this Sicilian cooking class, enjoy an exclusive glimpse into Palermo’s culinary traditions by exploring one of the city’s oldest markets with a local and then preparing classic dishes at a family-run cooking school. Make four courses and sample what you’ve created during a celebratory meal.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Messina, one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations. In a local kitchen, a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn to mix and knead dough, prepare regional fillings, and shape classic ravioli. While your ravioli is being cooked, enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Messina’s culinary traditions. Once ready, savor your freshly made ravioli with a traditional sauce, paired with regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this authentic experience is perfect for beginners or seasoned foodies and will equip you with the skills to recreate real Italian ravioli at home.

Inside one of Palermo's most fascinating historical markets, an intense culinary adventure begins. In the company of an Expert local chef, select fresh and typical ingredients, immersing yourself in the vibrant scents and colors of the Point of Sale. Reach a private home and actively participate in the preparation of a Sicilian menu, rich in flavor and tradition. Share your experience with a close-knit group, enjoying the final lunch paired with a delicious Sicilian wine. Come home with a unique memory and new recipes to try.

If you want to discover, taste and learn how to make typical recipes of Sicilian and Italian cuisine, then this is the right experience for you! I will make you discover and love making fresh pasta. We will make one filled pasta recipe and two simple ones together! You will learn to cook these typical pasta dishes from my land!! We will cook together and they will taste the prepared pasta, seasoned with a typical Sicilian sauce. After preparing and cooking we will sit in the garden to enjoy our dishes.

Experience the authentic flavors of Sicily with a hands-on home cooking class in the heart of Catania. Under the guidance of a passionate local chef, you’ll master the art of preparing fresh pasta, including pistachio-filled ravioli, caserecce, and gnocchetti, while learning the secrets of traditional Sicilian recipes. Discover how to pair your creations with classic sauces like the iconic Pasta alla Norma, aromatic Trapanese pesto, and the rich flavors of the Aeolian style. After the cooking session, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, paired with carefully selected local wines that enhance the flavors of each dish. This immersive culinary journey is perfect for food lovers eager to embrace Sicilian traditions, learn valuable cooking techniques, and savor the essence of Catania’s vibrant food culture. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this class will leave you with new skills, unforgettable memories, and authentic recipes to share with your loved ones

Rather than a formal cooking lesson in a commercial kitchen space, this class offers a more intimate alternative—a cooking lesson with a local family in a country house. Get top cooking tips that you likely wouldn’t find out about otherwise—such as how to select the best seasonal ingredients at a local market. Explore the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, make multiple dishes, and best of all—eat them at the end!

Learn how to cook two pasta dishes and tasty tiramisu from scratch from a Palermo local who’s more than happy to welcome you into their home for lunch or dinner. Your teacher will share their top tips and tricks while you learn how to make these iconic dishes. And when you eat the fruits of your labor, you’ll enjoy the meal alongside some local wines.

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.

Indulge your love of food and wine on this all-day tour of the Etna countryside. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region’s history and culture from a local guide as you cruise through scenic Sicilian villages. Stop at a family-run winery and an antique farmhouse with delicious food. Enjoy wine tastings and samples of local cheeses, salami, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.

While your ship is in port, see more of Sicily on a full-day to Taormina. Take a guided tour of this historical city, including a stroll along Corso Umberto, once an ancient Roman street, and a visit to the Greco-Roman Theater. Plus, admire views of Mt. Etna and Giardini-Naxos bay from Castelmola. Pickup and drop-off from the ports of Messina and Giardini Naxos are included.