Sicilian Cuisine

A unique experience that will immerse you in the local culture and history of the city. The local cuisine is influenced by two fundamental elements: the beautiful sun-kissed Mediterranean sea that warms the Sicilian lands and the majestic Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. The combination of these two factors makes Catania's gastronomic offer incredibly lively. The sale of takeaway food in Catania stems from the encounter of the various peoples and cultures that have lived in the city over time: Greeks, Latins, Spanish, Jews and Arabs to name but a few. Each people has introduced their own gastronomic customs into the Sicilian tradition, sharing in the birth of today's delicious, crispy and lively dishes, often prepared in plain sight by the skilful hands of local experts. With us you can sample the best of Sicilian street food, walking through the noisy and colourful streets of the historic centre, accompanied by a local gastronomic expert.

Thanks to this cooking lesson in a small group, you will have the opportunity to learn some of the recipes of the traditional Sicilian cuisine with a professional chef, visiting a picturesque market of Palermo, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily. You will have the opportunity to personally buy local products, chosen according to the season, which will allow you to make some of the dishes of the tradition of Palermo. Together with your personal chef, you will feel Sicilian food expert for a moment! You will be introduced to the flavors of Sicily, learning how to choose and distinguish fresh ingredients, that you will use during your cooking class. During you cooking class in Palermo, you will prepare a 3 course meal and you will end by savoring the dishes that you have prepared with your own hands. Get your recipe booklet and be ready to surprise your friends with Sicilian recipes back home!

An itinerant meal lasting about three hours to discover the many nuances that the street food of the most beautiful of the ancient Greek colonies has to offer: these include arancini (fried rice balls), impanate (breaded breadcrumbs), the fried cone of fish caught the same day, and the inevitable Sicilian granita or cannolo in one of the city's most popular places. If you want to discover all the secrets and curiosities of Syracuse's gastronomic tradition, join our street food tour and become a true expert on Syracuse cuisine!

The Sicilian Pantry is a family run cookery school located in the heart of the Historical centre of Palermo. We offer daily market tours & cookery lessons of traditional Sicilian dishes. We meet in the morning at one of Palermo’s oldest markets, shop around for any items we will need for the lesson and then stroll to the air-conditioned school kitchen where we prepare a 4 course Sicilian meal, learning the techniques & tricks needed to recreate it when you return home. After the lesson we can sit down together to enjoy our efforts along with a selection of Sicilian wines rounded off with some homemade liqueurs & coffee We believe that the true expression of Sicilian cuisine comes from the quality of its fresh seasonal produce so we strive to always ensure that we have the best of what Sicily has to offer in order to share this with our guests This is an entertaining and informative day out, recommended for cooks of all levels We meet at 10:00 & lessons typically end around 14:30

Cook a 3-course Sicilian meal at a Restaurant in central Taormina, and then savor the dishes with samples of local wine! The 4-hour cooking class is led by a professional local chef, and includes a visit to Taormina open market to select the freshest ingredients of the day. Learn about Sicily’s varied, fresh and fragrant cuisine that follows the seasons, and learn about classic Sicilian dishes like ‘Parmigiana di melanzane.’

With this cooking class, The first people who book the class can choose the three recipes to cook. During three three-hour lessons with chef Aurora, you will learn the real Italian cuisine: not only the pizza and tiramisu sample menu but a lot of different recipes from all over Italy that you will be proud to do again at home. The dinner will be with all your masterpieces, good company, and great Italian wine two glasses pp. included, plus Prosecco and limoncello liquor You will receive all the recipes in English.

This Palermo cooking class is not only a fun and valuable cooking experience but also a fascinating journey through Sicilian food and culture. Taking place in one of the most beautiful Palermo historic building, meet your Sicilian cook in the morning in order to go together to buy food in a local market. Once the shopping is done, it is time to go home and start cooking together. Prepare 4 dishes (a complete truly Sicilian menu) while drinking local Sicilian wines and discovering more about this beautiful region.

The experience that we offer, and to involve people from other countries and other cultures, the original Sicilian cuisine. You will do cooking class whit Antonio and enjoy dinner in a tipycal sicilian home whit Antonio and his family.  We will coog togheter a tipycal sicilian dishes and Antonio will show you secrets for cook you in your home same dish whit same taste. -cookin class+dinner -menu fish  -Possibility to do meat dishes and vegetarian for not lovers fish just inform us before -cooking class start at 19 pm , finish 23 pm – from/to centrum city pick up and drop off is not incudey ( will be  add plus 40 euro ) -dinner with- starter, first dish ,second dish, dessert, water wine coffe limoncello.

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.

You will find yourself immersed in the culture and colors of Sicily, if you are interested I will take you to a unique and special greengrocer to choose with you the products that we will then use to cook our menu. I will explain the various uses of each ingredient to create more dishes and the different seasonal variations. If you prefer to find the ingredients on site, you just have to choose a menu to cook and I will take care of everything. I will welcome you into my home for a unique experience during which you will savor the aromas and flavors of authentic Sicily If you would like to learn how to cook a particular dish, I am ready to accommodate your requests. Mine is a typically Sicilian and generally Italian cuisine, with local and top quality products, the result of your experience will be in the dish that you have cooked yourself. The best souvenir that you will take with you home to amaze your friends with new flavors!

Why come and cook with me? Because you will learn traditional dishes in an authentic Sicilian cuisine with an authentic Sicilian cook/mother. I live in a house with a flowery garden in Bagheria, which is not far from Palermo. If you want to relax, learn and have fun this is the experience for you.

What better way to discover a city and a culture like Palermo through the flavors of its authentic cuisine through a food walking tour in the Capo Market? You will learn how to pick the freshest and the most local ingredients , getting to know about their history and arrival in the Sicilian culture and not only, thanks to our food studies in the Slow Food University and Nutrition & Health expertise. After that, you will have the chance to mix and match them following the most preserved Nonna’s recipes, full of memories and cookery tricks making you feel like having always been part of our Sicilian family and food culture. We are waiting you for this enchanting food experience! Plus, vegan and vegetarian options will be available!

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

A Taste of the Heart and Soul of Sicily Signing up for a cooking class in Catania is more than just a cooking lesson: it's an immersion into the heart and soul of Sicily at Graziella's home. After shopping in typical shops with Graziella, you'll not only gain new culinary skills, but you'll also take home unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to Sicilian culture. Whether you're an amateur cook or a seasoned foodie, learning Sicilian cuisine in Catania at Graziella's home promises an enriching and magical experience that will leave you inspired long after you've returned home.

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine with a friendly local chef. Visit the food market, and buy the freshest ingredients for your cooking class. Enjoy a typical lunch (with local wine) with your friends and family. Your culinary journey across Sicilian cooking traditions will begin at the market; here the chef will show you how to shop, choosing the best seasonal products from land and sea, always opting for the best quality. You will walk along alleys and back streets, tasting the local life. A coffee break with fresh fruit and Sicilian specialties will be offered to you.

Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure at the Sicilian Twist – Fusion Cuisine Show Cooking and Social Dinner. Delight your taste buds with a carefully curated 4-course menu that beautifully blends the essence of Sicilian cuisine with flavors from around the world. Imagine savoring a samosa bursting with a medley of eggplants, pine nuts, tomato, and basil, or relishing a green curry infused with mint, lemon, and the freshest local seafood. The culinary journey continues with Sicilian-style hummus featuring almond butter, fennel seeds, and tomato, and culminates in decadent sicilian cannoli filled with creamy ricotta cheese and subtle notes of matcha tea. Experience firsthand the chef's creations with insightful explanations and even participate in the cooking process. Enjoy a communal dining experience with diverse menu options accommodating various diets and preferences. Prior communication ensures a tailored dining experience, promising unforgettable flavors and warm hospitality.

With the chef of Loredana you will have the opportunity to prepare with your own hands a real Sicilian menu in a convivial and joyful atmosphere. You will discover particular techniques and stories related to tradition. The lesson lasts about 2 hours. At 11.30 am there is a break to visit the bell tower of Messina, which is just a 7-minute walk away. Participants, on their return will find lunch consisting of the dishes they prepare

Learn the art of Sicilian cuisine enjoying the unlimited Sicilian drinks! We will host you at our home, in the historic heart of Scicli, where our kitchen will become the setting for your culinary creations. We will tell you about the origin and history of this symbolic dish of the trinacria which is connected to the historical, cultural and religious events of the island. Below some of our classes to choose from however, you will find the full updated menu on >>> siciliamo dot org <<<

Lovely day, full of fun for the whole family, kids included, or for friends and couples. Atmosphere is just relaxing and genuine. It's an authentic Sicilian style experience. You will help the cook and at the end you will enjoy the meal and grasp some secrets, but not all! Sicilian bottle of wine in included!

Live an authentic moment in the heart of the island of Ortigia, among stone alleys, Mediterranean scents and the golden light of sunset over the sea. A 2-hour aperitif awaits you in the company of a local person, with whom you can chat in Italian or English, ask questions and discover the thousand nuances of Sicilian culture: folk customs, family traditions, typical cuisine, festivities, superstitions and curiosities that only a local can tell you. All accompanied by a delicious spritz that is the classic Italian aperitif. An intimate and genuine experience, designed for those who want to experience Sicily beyond the postcard, through dialogue, taste and culture.