Top Catania Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sicily's ceramic artists have thousands of years of heritage. Discover their craft and your own creativity on this small-group experience, with a maximum of 10 travelers per group. You'll learn the history of ceramics in Sicily and how to work with the wheel, then decorate a tile to discover the art of color. Your pieces will be ready for collection (or shipping, at an additional charge) in two working days.

Un’Esperienza Autentica in Sicilia Vivi un viaggio unico tra cibo e vino nel cuore della Sicilia, in una vera casa siciliana dove l’ospitalità ti farà sentire subito a casa. Sarai guidato da Angela e dalla sua famiglia, che ti accompagnerà alla scoperta dei sapori più autentici dell’isola, con piatti biologici preparati con ingredienti freschi dall’orto di famiglia, seguendo ricette tramandate da generazioni. Ogni portata è abbinata a vini Etnei selezionati della prestigiosa cantina Campo Re, le vigne amate dal Re Vittorio Emanuele II, e a vini del nostro vigneto di famiglia, prodotti con metodi antichi. Degusterai 4 vini unici, per un’esperienza autentica. Questa non è una semplice degustazione: è un’esperienza esclusiva, tra tradizione, storie siciliane e nuove amicizie, lontana dai percorsi classici dei ristoranti. Prenota ora e vivi la Sicilia autentica! Esperienza organizzata da Angela di Sicilian Soul Experience, il tuo punto di riferimento per questa esclusiva esperienza

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Step into a charming local home in Catania for an intimate and authentic pasta-making experience. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll be welcomed with a traditional Italian aperitivo, learn to prepare fresh homemade pasta from scratch, and enjoy your delicious creation with a complimentary glass of wine. This immersive culinary experience is perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to connect with Sicilian culture through its rich gastronomic traditions

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.

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

Learn how to create authentic Sicilian dishes with this hands-on home cooking class in Catania. Skip the hassle of arranging logistics with round-trip transport from any location in Catania and focus on picking up tips and techniques for preparing traditional specialties from Sicily. Cap off your class with a family-style meal featuring the food you’ve prepared together with your local host and instructor.

Be introduced to Sicilian cuisine during this private cooking class in Catania. Explore local markets and shops with your guide to discover the ingredients that are used in the cuisine. Then, head to your guide’s home to get hands-on experience making traditional dishes, learning tips and tricks along the way. Sit down to a 3-course meal, prepared by you, paired with local red and white wines to complete your experience.

**Experience the adrenaline of a real enduro DA bike tour!** Together with Giuseppe and Salvatore, expert and passionate Guide, we will take you to discover off-road routes immersed in nature, among dirt paths, woods and breathtaking views. Whether you are an experienced rider or a novice enthusiast, you will find the adventure tailored to you. The tour includes initial briefing, assistance along the way, and motorcycle and equipment rental options. Ideal for those looking for strong emotions, contact with nature and a day out of the box. Small groups, maximum security and lots of fun!

Discover Catania’s unique culinary tradition during this hands-on cookery class at Via E. A. Pantano. Learn to prepare authentic 'pizza fritta'—a deep-fried, filled calzone-style dish—starting from long-leavened dough to traditional techniques. Then enjoy the freshly prepared 2-course meal you created, with vegetarian options available. Perfect for foodies looking to immerse themselves in the local food culture.

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.

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.

Do something different with your time in Italy and swap sightseeing for the restorative combination of yoga and meditation. Rather than visiting a yoga studio, this experience takes you to a stunning natural setting—the woods of Mount Etna. Here, you can enjoy a meditative walk, yoga sessions in the woods, and meals with fresh produce too.

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.