Top Sicily Cooking Classes

An immersive cooking class exploring the origins and secrets of arancine, a symbol of Sicilian tradition. Under Ileana’s expert guidance, guests will prepare the classic butter filling and observe the preparation of the risotto, an essential step for achieving perfect arancine, as well as the shaping and filling of the golden rice balls, which will then be cooked using traditional techniques. At the end of the class, guests will enjoy freshly fried arancine accompanied by an excellent Sicilian wine, and will receive a digital recipe to take home and recreate the flavors of Sicily.

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.

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.

LaPasta Fresca Siciliana: from Flour to Tasting Pasta is the undisputed queen of Italian cuisine: what better way to bring with you an authentic memory of Italy than by learning to prepare it with your own hands? In our cooking workshop, the chef will guide you step by step in the preparation of fresh pasta, from raw material to cooking and dressing. During the first part you will learn how to prepare two traditional doughs: the classic egg pasta and the typical Sicilian semolina dough. With your own hands you will make tagliatelle, stuffed pasta and butterflies. In the second part you will discover how to prepare some of the tastiest seasonings of the tradition: Ragù, Pasta alla Norma and Sicilian Pesto. After preparing your pasta, the chef will complete the cooking and you can sit at the table to taste what you have made, accompanied by excellent Sicilian wine. An experience of about 2 - 3 hours, fun, authentic and deliciously Italian!

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 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. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

Discover Sicily’s distinctive pasta traditions in this small-group cooking class in Palermo. Make three pasta dishes from scratch, working the dough by hand before rolling, filling, and shaping it yourself. Prepare fresh sauces to match, including a classic Sicilian pesto, with guidance at every step. Then sit down in the garden to enjoy the dishes you’ve made together.

Discover the authentic spirit of Sicily through an immersive Marsala wine tasting experience inside a historic winery. Explore ancient cellars, learn about traditional winemaking, and taste iconic Sicilian wines such as Marsala, Zibibbo, and Nero d’Avola guided by expert staff.

Experience the authentic side of Sicilian culture and cuisine with this private cooking lesson in a local home. Learn to prepare seasonal starters, pasta from scratch, and a traditional Sicilian dessert from your host in her kitchen. Enjoy lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've made, paired with Sicilian wine.

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.

Attention: foodies and independent thinkers. This flexible, market-to-fork cooking class encourages you to let your imagination run wild as it beings with no set menu and lets you pick your own ingredients at a local market. Unlike other cooking classes with preset menus and step-by-step instructions, with this tailormade experience, a personal instructor helps you to create whatever inspires you most.

In a familiar and comfortable environment I will guide you step by step to the creation of an entire 3-course Sicilian menu from starter to dessert. You will be greeted by a welcome drink and immediately afterwards you will tie on your apron to start cooking! We will begin by preparing a starter that varies with the season. Then I will reveal the tricks for making the best fresh pasta at home, starting with the dough made of water and flour, which will be topped with a great seasonal sauce that I will teach you how to prepare. We will also make together a traditional dessert according to the season such as water melon jelly or a cassatella with ricotta cheese. At the end of the preparation we will taste the dishes together with some excellent local wine.

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.

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.

You will have the unique opportunity of gathering vegetables straight from our vegetable garden, collecting wine, grain, nuts, olives, and preserves from our pantry, and then cooking lunch together with our family. You will be able to learn recipes, grind the grain into flour, make ravioli, pesto, and antipasti, and feel welcomed into our home and family as we prepare and cook together. You are likely to meet three generations of our family. Our farm has been a sacred site for over 2500 years. Archeologists found altars used by Greeks and Romans, and we will take you on a journey from ancient times to the present day. We are inside one of the most famous canyons in Sicily, touched by this stunning river, in which you will have the opportunity to swim and dive.

Nowhere in Italy is the cuisine more distinctive than Sicily, but you need the help of a local to discover the island’s unique culinary traditions. With this cooking and limoncello-making class in Palermo, enjoy the insights of a local chef while you visit the historic Capo market to select ingredients and then enjoy a cooking class in a home nearby. Prepare and sample three classic dishes and limoncello made with your host’s own lemons.

Indulge all your senses on a walking tour of Palermo's rich street food traditions. Join a knowledgeable guide for a walk through the historic part of the city and its vibrant outdoor markets. Start at one of Palermo's puppet theaters and visit a street market, a street food shop, and landmarks in the historic center. Watch the lively scenes around you, observing what seems like another time.

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.

Go beyond just sightseeing and connect with a local host during this home cooking class in Catania. Learn how to prepare authentic pizza and classic tiramisù from scratch in just a few hours with a passionate cook and host. Improve your kitchen techniques and pick up insider tips during this hands-on lesson, then enjoy a family-style meal featuring the dishes you’ve prepared served with wine.

If Italian cuisine is known for one dish, it's certainly pasta. But for foodies that want to uncover the secrets of this ubiquitous ingredient—and create something truly special—don't miss this private Catania cooking class. With this home-based culinary workshop, follow along with a home cook as you learn to prepare three traditional Catania recipes. After your hard work, join your host to sample your delicious creations, and enjoy a glass of local wine.

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine under the guidance of a local chef at the family-run Mamma Corleone in the heart of Palermo. Take part in a small-group class and create a selection of traditional Sicilian dishes such as pasta Alla Norma, meatballs with tomato sauce, and biancomangiare dessert. Get hands-on in the kitchen, pick up plenty of cooking tips and tricks, then sit down to enjoy your delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Discover the unique flavors and influences of Sicilian cuisine with a 5-hour, hands-on cooking class in Palermo. After shopping for fresh, seasonal ingredients at a local farmers’ market, head to a well-equipped home kitchen in an 18th-century building. Under the guidance of a chef instructor, learn to prepare an authentic 4-course meal of classic Sicilian dishes including dessert. Sit down to savor your freshly made creations paired with local wine.

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.

Rather than looking up recipes online, enjoy a more authentic and practical way of learning how to make Italian dishes—a hands-on cooking class in Syracuse. To help expand your knowledge of local ingredients, the experience begins with a market tour to pick up seasonal produce. Then, go to a local’s home for an aperitivo and a chance to make both pasta and tiramisu.

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.