Top Sicily Classes & Workshops

Welcome to a truly authentic Sicilian experience in a local home in the heart of Palermo. This is not just a cooking class, but a full immersion into Palermo’s food culture and traditions. We will meet at the meeting point and walk together to my home. I will welcome you with Italian coffee and biscuits before we begin hands-on cooking experience. Together we will prepare fresh handmade pasta and a traditional Sicilian sauce. While the dough rests, we will explore Capo Market. Here you will experience local life, discover fresh ingredients, and enjoy a tasting of typical Sicilian street food. After the market visit, we return home to continue cooking together. We will complete meal and prepare a traditional Sicilian dessert. Then we will sit together and enjoy the meal with local Sicilian wine in a relaxed, friendly, and family-like atmosphere. Please note: I live with two friendly dogs, so guests should be comfortable around animals and enjoy a warm, informal home environment

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.

In Modica, Sicily's Unesco baroque town, create your own personalized chocolate bar in a hands-on workshop, learn about cocoa origins, join a guided tasting, and package your bar to take home.

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 pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. 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 Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Sicilian flavors, mysticism, and warm hospitality with our Sicilian Home Dinner & Tarot Reading in Palermo. Set in a stunning seventh-floor location with breathtaking views of the city, this experience combines authentic cuisine, fine wine, heartfelt laughter, and the magic of Tarot. Indulge in a carefully crafted traditional Sicilian menu, sip on local wines and limoncello, and let a skilled Tarot reader guide you through the mysteries of the cards. - Dine in an Sicilian home with a stunning panoramic views of Palermo - Enjoy a homemade multi-course dinner featuring classic Sicilian dishes - A skilled Tarot reader will unveil the messages hidden in the cards - More than just a dinner, this is a joyful, intimate gathering filled with wine, storytelling, and laughter

Take a deep dive into Sicilian culinary culture with a traditional cooking class guided by a local who was born and raised there. Learn how to make three delicious courses with locally sourced, fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your teacher can set up candles if you’d like a more romantic ambiance for a special occasion. Just make sure you bring your appetite.

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.

We invite you to discover the authentic local cuisine of Salaparuta and the unique hospitality of our Home Restaurant. Book with us for an unforgettable dining experience that will make you feel part of our culture and family. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know our famous Catarratto Chardonnay blend, the Lunedda Grillo and the Alikase Nero d'Avola and Chardonnay. Tasting Leonarda Tardi wines will be a special occasion especially with the combination of special typical Sicilian dishes prepared with passion by your personal chef Calogero. You will discover the true essence of our place. We are waiting for you for a dream gastronomic experience that will make you feel at home away from home. See you in Salaparuta. If you should need a transfer, we can organize a transfer privately. Contact us for any food allergies or intolerances so we can organize the ad hoc menu.

Do not miss the opportunity to live an authentic and unforgettable experience in the heart of Sicily. At Baglio Florio, every detail is designed to offer you a complete immersion in our culture and traditions. Why choose us? Walk in the olive grove: Walk through our centuries-old olive groves and let yourself be enveloped by the scents of the Sicilian countryside. Historical visit: Explore the historic original Baglio Florio, where grapes were once processed. Tasting of fine oil: On the way back, enjoy a guided tasting of our organic extra virgin olive oil. Traditional lunch: End the experience with a rich and varied lunch. This experience is designed for those who want to get in touch with the authentic soul of Sicily, through its flavors, its landscapes and its warm hospitality.

A journey of taste "full immersion" in nature and Sicilian history. Not only excellent products : the Baglio Ingardia farm is much more. Inside our eighteenth-century structure, you can participate in guided tours, with technical tastings of Organic Wine and Grand Cru EVO Oil. A journey through history but also among the authentic flavors of Sicily.

Discover Mandranova’s olive oils with a stroll through our grove, a tour of the mill, and a guided tasting of three premium Sicilian EVOOs with fresh bread, learning their flavors and health benefits

Mandranova is a farm located in the south of Sicily in the Palma di Montechiaro area (Agrigento). The farm develops over ca. 180 hectares, the main products are extra-virgin olive oil and almonds. Mandranova farm is run by family members Giuseppe and Silvia who, at the end of the nineties, decided to renovate the family farm with the goal of combining tradition and innovation. Mandranova produces extra-virgin olive oil from Sicilian native cultivar groves using integrated agriculture techniques and polyconic vase pruning. Harvest occurs from mid September to mid October employing a mix of mechanical and semi-mechanical harvest. The olives are processed in a proprietary mill through mechanical cold extraction. Mandranova produces both monocultivar and blend extra-virgin olive oils. In term of organoleptic characteristics, the oils tend to be medium to intense fruity, rich in polyphenols with green intense color.

While Sicilian cuisine tends to be very meat heavy, there are a number of vegetarian-friendly dishes that are integral to the local gastronomy. Head to a farmhouse in Noto for a private cooking class where you learn to make authentic, Sicilian vegetarian dishes from scratch. Then, enjoy your farm-to-table meal paired with Italian wines and good conversation.

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.

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.

Thanks to this activity you will be able to learn how to cook a very famous dish of Sicilian cuisine "LE ARANCINE" You will learn the secret techniques for cooking a delicious recipe of the Sicilian tradition. You will get to know the local people and you will be able to ask the chef about the culinary history of Sicily. You will receive the recipes and the certificate of participation.

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.

For visiting food lovers, exploring Catania’s dining scene is a must. But for a more in-depth experience—and to learn to cook like a true Sicilian—it’s worth signing up for a small-group class. Led by a local cook instructor, make classic dishes from scratch, from homemade pasta to cannoli. Benefit from insider tips and tricks, and walk away with new culinary skills you can flex at home.

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.

Pizza, Italian symbol in the world! Want to learn how to make it? Discover the secrets of the perfect pizza in a lesson led by a Pro Pizza Maker. You will learn how to prepare the dough, under the careful Guide of our Pizzaiolo, starting from flour and yeast, discovering techniques and secrets to obtain a fragrant and tasty pizza. You will prepare the classic Pizza Margherita and you can create other variations, even, ON REQUEST, in VEGETARIAN version. And then, at the table! You will taste the pizza you have prepared, sharing it with the other participants in a cheerful and convivial atmosphere, accompanied by Sicilian Red Wine and Limoncello. Finally, you will attend a Show Cooking dedicated to Sicilian Cannolo and you can stuff it with excellent fresh ricotta. Knead, bake, taste and experience the authentic taste of Italy through its pizza! The course is available for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 people.

Whether you want to commemorate a family trip to Sicily or you want to capture some magic moments with your partner, this photographer can help. Your guide knows the most photo-friendly places to go in Cefalù and how to tease the best shots possible out of you and your party. See local landmarks and hidden gems alike while you walk and pose for your photographer.

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.

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.

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.