Guided tour of the Ortigia market and traditional cooking class

5.0
(37 reviews)

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Teresa cooking experiences Italia, invites you to immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian gastronomic and cultural experience.Visiting the Point of Sale with a food expert Guide is not like visiting it independently, discover the traditions and learn to recognize the best fresh and preserved local products.
After visiting the Point of Sale, Teresa cooks three family recipes from the ground up.
You can request vegetarian recipes or cook your favorite recipe or prepare under Teresa's Guide your own pastry cake.
Teresa offers you two locations to cook and enjoy your time: via Isole Molucche (Villa) and Corso Gelone (apartment near Ortigia)

Example Menu

Starter

caponata, parmigiana,bruschetta,meat or fish dish ,vegetable sweet and sour

The appetizer will be typical Sicilian traditional.Vegetables, fish and local and fresh meats

Main

Fresh pasta or arancine , or sicilian breaded with vegetables and cheese

The fresh or dry pasta with meat, vegetables or fish sauce. You can specify your preferences, I can also satisfy you with a vegetarian menu.

Dessert

Traditional Sicilian dessert ,usually dessert with fresh ricotta

We will make a dessert with local product : ricotta, almonds or pistachio, tiramisu, rolle’, almonds cake, pistachio cake, cannoli.

Main

Fresh pasta cooking class

The lesson consists of the preparation of three types of fresh local pasta

Main

Vegetarian menu

You can request 3 vegetarian recipes when booking

What's Included

Wine, mineral water and coffee
The place of the lesson is in Via Isole Delle Molucche 8 t ARENELLA
Point of Sale: Tasting of local products
The price of transport can vary from 10€ to €25 per person per trip
For organizational reasons the Reservation of only one participant may be cancelled.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Burgio Salumeria Shop at Point of Sale at 8.45am. Cooking class : via Molucca islands 8 t ARENELLA SYRACUSE. Transportation can be arranged but is not included in the price. From November the lessons for up to five participants are in : Corso Gelone 36 near Ortigia.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The day begins at the historic Point of Sale in Ortigia, where from 8:45 to 9:45 you will explore the stalls, perfumes and products of the territory.During the walk you will discover curiosities, typical ingredients, local traditions and little secrets of Sicilian cuisine, with tasting moments and information related to the daily life of the Point of Sale.
Afterwards, from 10 : 00 to 13 : 00, you will move to Teresa's house, a cozy Villa in Arenella (15 minutes drive from the Point of Sale) where the cooking lesson begins.
Attention: From October 1st the lessons will be in an apartment in Corso Gelone 36.
You can request an apartment cooking lesson at any time.
Transportation is not included and can be arranged.
At Teresa’s house you will cook three traditional Sicilian recipes, in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere, using fresh and seasonal ingredients.If you have not chosen an apartment for your holidays, Teresa recommends : Casa Veneto sea view (Ortigia) ask for information.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Flours used during the lesson contain gluten
  • This experience admits up to six travelers
  • Age to participate from years eight
Supplied by Teresa Cooking experiences Italia

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Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Walking Tours
Pasta Making Classes
Pizza Making Classes
Lunch
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Top Product
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Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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