Top Taormina Cooking Classes

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.

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.

Sicilian cuisine is renowned as some of the best in Italy, and this half-day group cooking class is the perfect introduction. Alongside a professional chef, learn to make traditional Sicilian dishes, including fresh pasta, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade 4-course lunch or dinner, accompanied by Sicilian wine.

Imagine learning the secrets of Sicilian cuisine a few steps from the sea of Taormina and Naxos, surrounded by the beauty of Sicily. Our cooking class is the perfect opportunity to discover the authentic flavors of the island and create unforgettable memories with the "Sicilian Family". Together with Chef Mimmo, you will learn the art of preparing Pizza and the typical "Bruschetta" with fresh and genuine local products: Pachino cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano and olive oil. And with your Sicilian dad, a great local pastry chef, you will create the famous Cannoli, discovering the secrets to prepare the crispy waffle and the irresistible cream. You will also learn how to make "Angel Wings", typical Sicilian sweets known as "Chiacchiere", perfect for Carnival. And then everyone at the table, facing the Mediterranean Sea, to enjoy your creations accompanied by a Limoncello tasting. A unique and unforgettable experience that will make you discover the true essence of Sicily.

What's better than a cooking class to learn how to prepare Sicilian Pizza and Cannoli just a few steps from the Sea of Taormina and Naxos? Together with the "Family Siciliano" you will learn to use fresh and local ingredients, which enhance the flavor of each dish, and make Italy and Sicily famous throughout the world. With Chef Mimmo you will learn the art of preparing Pizza and typical "Bruschetta" with local products: Pachino cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano and olive oil. With the father Siciliano, a great local pastry Chef, you will create the famous Cannoli, learning the secrets of preparing the perfect wafer and cream that make Cannoli the most famous Sicilian dessert in the world. Furthermore, you will learn how to make "Angel Wings", typical traditional sweets which in Sicilian are called "Chiacchiere", and which are popular sweets of the Carnival period. And then everyone to the table, facing the Mediterranean Sea, to enjoy your creations accompanied by a tasting of Limoncello.

On your visit to Italy, you’ll want to try authentic Italian pizza. Learn the secrets of Sicilian Pizzaioli when you prepare pizza from scratch with a professional chef. Enjoy your lesson in a famous pizzeria in downtown Taormina, where you’ll start with kneading dough and end with a delicious bite. Get a glimpse into the life of a local chef, and immerse yourself in Italian cuisine and culture.

Experience Sicily's rich flavors and traditional cuisine during this small-group cooking class at a local home in Taormina. Roll up your sleeves to prepare a variety of traditional Sicilian dishes from various regions in a cozy home under the guidance of your instructor. Cap off your experience by sampling the specialties you’ve prepared over lunch or dinner alongside local wines.

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.

Join a unique Sicilian cooking class in a beautiful natural setting. Learn to prepare three iconic dishes: eggplant parmigiana, maccheroni al ferretto, and tiramisu. Your Cesarina through each step, sharing the secrets of traditional Sicilian cooking. After cooking, sit back and enjoy the fruit of your labor. The meal will be accompanied by excellent local wines, providing a perfect opportunity to embrace nature and enjoy good company in a peaceful atmosphere, where every detail is designed to make you feel at home. Free pick-up available from Porta Catania in Taormina.

This experience is not just a cooking lesson: it is an invitation to open the door of a real Sicilian house and experience the island through its most authentic traditions. What makes it unique is the intimate and reserved atmosphere: no large groups or impersonal environments, but a family welcome where each guest is the protagonist. Every dish you prepare will never be like a catering dish: it will bring with it stories, memories and little secrets kept DA generations, recipes that are rarely shared outside the family. And for those who want an even more exclusive experience, there is the possibility to customize the menu with other typical dishes, such as pizza, arancini, risotto or Sicilian fish, or to organize the cooking class directly in your Villa or Private Accommodation. These special options come with a small surcharge, but turn the lesson into a truly tailored and unforgettable moment. A unique experience, DA remember.

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.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled fresh pasta) from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. - Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand - Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types - Learn to make the iconic tiramisu - Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests - Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up

Discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine on a private cooking course in Taormina. Join your host in their home for an authentic culinary experience and benefit from their personalized attention and insights as you cook three traditional meals together. Afterwards, sit down to enjoy your handiwork together and hear insights into local culture over a glass of wine.

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.

Trek around Mount Etna on this tour with a small group and an expert trekking guide. Set off from Taormina to spend the day learning about the volcano's history, exploring craters and lava caves. Stop at a local chalet for an included snack and wine. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request.

A unique experience not only for nature lovers, but especially for wine lovers. A visit to one of the most renowned wineries located on its slopes of Mount Etna is an unmissable opportunity to discover the authentic flavors of this volcanic land. A warm welcome and an introduction to the history of the winery and the territory. A walk through the vineyards to understand the peculiarities of cultivation in a volcanic soil. Visit to the Winery: Exploration of wine production and aging areas. Wine Tasting to choose and pay on site: during the tasting, you will have the opportunity to taste different wines, each with its own distinctive notes paired with local food. Etna wines are known for their freshness, minerality and aromatic complexity. Among the most famous are Etna Rosso, produced from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, and Etna Bianco, mainly from Carricante and Catarratto grapes.