Guided visit to the Ortigia Point of Sale and cooking class.

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(33 reviews)

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

Teresa invites you to immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian gastronomic and cultural experience.Visiting the Point of Sale with a Guide is not like visiting it independently discover the true local traditions.The experience begins at 8:45 am with the tour to the Point of Sale which is located near the port. Enjoy a delightful walk through the bustling Point of Sale, Food Shopping, discovering local flavors, basic Mediterranean cuisine recipes, tasting Sicilian specialties and details on fresh and preserved foods.The tour lasts one hour and you will receive the family cookbook for free.A 15-minute drive away is the Villa in the Arenella bathing area where the lesson will take place starting around 10.15am.Transport is available extra €20 per person.In Teresa's Villa you will be guided to the preparation of traditional and family recipes, using some of the fresh ingredients selected at the Point of Sale. The lesson lasts two hours, then enjoy your time.

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

Pasta or arancine with ragù , 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

Vegetarian menu

Request 3 vegetarian recipes when booking

Main

Fresh pasta cooking class

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

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
Reservation of only one participant may be cancelled.
Transport available €20 extra to be requested at Reservation
Occasionally, you can find special-price spots here

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Point of Sale Burgio Salumeria. Cooking class : via Molucca islands 8 t ARENELLA SYRACUSE. Transportation can be arranged. In the months : May, November and December ,on specific request,the lesson is also in Teresa’s winter apartment 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 small secrets of Sicilian cuisine, with tasting moments and stories related to the daily life of the Point of Sale.
Afterwards, from 10:15 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 most engaging part of the experience will begin: the cooking lesson.
Transportation can only be arranged if requested at the time of Reservation.
At Teresa’s house you will cook together three traditional Sicilian recipes, in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere, using fresh and seasonal ingredients.
The lesson will be a moment of sharing the preparation of family recipes.
If you are a family or group of more than 6 people, contact me before booking you can take advantage of a discount.
If your Accommodation is in Ortigia and you don't want to travel too far, ask for availability for a lesson in an apartment near Ortigia, address : Corso Gelone 36.

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 Zimmitti cooking lessons-Italia

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Cooking Classes
Walking Tours
Pasta Making Classes
Pizza Making Classes
Lunch
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Cancellation Policy

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

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