Arancino Making Class in Taormina

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Sicily, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn to cook Sicilian Arancini, starting from cooking the filling, preparing the crust, and secrets and techniques to make the right shape. Available also for Gluten Free and Lactose intolerant, Vegetarian, Vegan, and other food intolerances.

Sample Menu

Main

Arancino

Arancino served with beverages with dessert and limoncello liqueur.

What's Included

Tour multilingual escort/host
Lunch
Ingredients & tools for the arancino making

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ristorante Pizzeria Porta Messina
Largo Giove Serapide, 4, 98038 Taormina ME, Italy
The restaurant is located beside the famous Porta Messina Arch, North gate of Taormina.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Embark on a gastronomic journey in the heart of Sicily with our immersive cooking class in the charming town of Taormina. Discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine as you learn to prepare the iconic and delectable arancini, a traditional Sicilian dish that reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region.

During the hands-on cooking class, our experienced and passionate local chef will guide you through the art of crafting perfect arancini from scratch. You'll start by exploring the key ingredients, such as Arborio rice, saffron, ragù, and mozzarella, which come together to create the distinctive flavors of this Sicilian delicacy.

The class begins with a brief introduction to the history and cultural significance of arancini in Sicily, providing you with context for the dish you're about to master. You'll then roll up your sleeves and dive into the cooking process, learning the proper techniques for preparing the rice, shaping the arancini, and achieving that golden, crispy exterior.

As the enticing aroma fills the air, you'll gain insights into the traditional methods of deep-frying that give arancini their irresistible crunch. Throughout the class, our chef will share tips, tricks, and personal anecdotes, making this experience not just a culinary lesson but a cultural exchange.

Once your arancini are beautifully golden and ready to be savored, you'll have the opportunity to taste your creations and share this delightful moment with fellow food enthusiasts. The class concludes with a sit-down meal, where you can enjoy your arancini alongside other Sicilian specialties and local wines.

Leave Taormina with a newfound appreciation for Sicilian cuisine and the skills to recreate these mouthwatering arancini in your own kitchen. Our cooking class promises an unforgettable experience that blends culinary education with the warmth of Sicilian hospitality.

Ristorante Pizzeria Porta Messina

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Kalyn_S

This class was definitely a highlight of our trip! Mauricio is the BEST! Hes an incredible chef and loves what he does while making it so fun for his guests. We loved it! Not to mention the amazing food!!!

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Great fun!

Megan_C, Sep 2026

Sabastian was awesome! We had a great time learning to Make Arancino! So good, cant wait to make at home! The restuarant that the class is in, is lively and fun! Makes for a great atmosphere!

Wonderful experience, our...

elizabeth_g, Oct 2025

Wonderful experience, our host was the best. We met people from all over the world which added to the experience. We would go back for more of the other classes.

Sort of fun but could be better, not a great value

Kim_R, Sep 2025

Perhaps I expected too much based on great reviews so I’ll leave my thoughts. It was fun but not an over the top experience. I’d probably put the money towards a really nice meal or one of the food tours where walk and taste food others have made. Our class had 11 but they hold up to 20. The staff was nice and the venue pretty but after assembling your arancini there is a wait for the one deep fryer to cook each person’s creations separately. The middles were still cool or lukewarm, not hot. Maybe they could cook as long as they’d like bc so many to process? My friend didn’t even want to eat hers. Items for stuffing were already fully cooked so likely not a good safety issue, although they had set out awhile good while, already on the table on our arrival. Possibly a better value for those that could take leftovers with them for another meal and heat up. We’d rather buy a good arancini for 3-5 euros.

Arancino love

Kalyn_S, Jun 2025

Delicious food experience!

Sandy_C, Oct 2024

What a fun and delicious cooking experience! Our chef,Francesca was very helpful, informative, pleasant and accommodating! We had an abundance of food choices for the inside of the arancini, and we made so many! After preparing and cooking, we enjoyed eating our arancini along with wine and a cannoli for dessert. Highly recommend this experience!

We enjoyed the opportunity to shop...

kristyn m, Aug 2016

We enjoyed the opportunity to shop. The food venues were all cafeteria style food, nothing great. It was very hot and we had too much time so we ended up spending time in the stores for the air more than anything

Unfortunately we were first to be...

Meryl C, Jun 2016

Unfortunately we were first to be picked up so spent the first hour and a quarter picking up other passengers. Had plenty of time for shopping and was back in Giardini Naxos by 4.30pm. Village is easy to get around with plenty of lovely cafes. A lot of expensive designer shops more geared towards younger people but worth a visit.