Experience

Sicilian Cooking Class in Catania's Historic Center with Mariella

5.00(6)Taormina & the east· Etna · Greek theatre · seaEnglish, Italian, French6 options

Discover authentic Sicilian home cooking in the heart of Catania with local host Mariella. Choose from six private culinary experiences, including hands-on pizza cooking classes, traditional Sicilian pasta cooking classes, or a market tour followed by a cooking class and meal. Every experience takes place in Mariella's welcoming home overlooking the sea, where you'll learn family recipes, cook with fresh seasonal ingredients, and enjoy genuine Sicilian hospitality. After working in the industry for 35+ years, Mariella shares her lifelong passion for Sicilian cuisine with travelers from around the world. Along the way, you'll discover how Greek, Roman and Arab influences shaped Sicily's unique food traditions. • Choose from six private cooking experiences (pizza, pasta or market + cooking) • Learn authentic Sicilian family recipes using seasonal local ingredients • Enjoy your homemade meal paired with two glasses of Sicilian wine • Vegetarian options available

Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Alcoholic beverages
English-speaking assistant
Market tour (if selected)
Private Sicilian cooking class and meal with Mariella
Homecooked Sicilian meal
Choice of six tour options

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 6

6 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Market + Cooking Class + Lunch
Morning Sicilian Cooking Class
Evening Sicilian Cooking Class
Evening Pizza Cooking Class
Market + Pizza Class + Lunch
Morning Pizza Cooking Class

Where you'll be

from€164/person
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Where this sits in Taormina & the east

Taormina & the east is about 1 hr 4 min by road from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. A Greek theatre with Etna behind it, above a coastline of small beaches. The polished end of eastern Sicily, and the base for the volcano, Catania and Siracusa.

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