Ortigia market tour and traditional cooking lesson in the garden

5.0
(33 reviews)

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

This experience is for a minimum of two people.
Teresa was born in Syracuse and grew up here with her family.Teresa will guide you through the experience from start to finish and it will be a practical course of medium difficulty.
At the Point of Sale from 8.30am to 9.30am you will learn all about local food, with insights, tastings and recipes.
Cook & Enjoy: from 10 : 00 to 13 : 00 in Teresa's Villa.
Booking this experience you will have a family cookbook as a gift (in English) to cook at home the classics of Sicilian cuisine elaborated by your teacher.
Book and communicate in advance any allergies/intolerances.If your family consists of more than six people ask for availability, I offer you an affordable price.

Example Menu

Main

Pasta or arancine with ragù , or sicilian impanata 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.

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

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

On request, the menu can be all vegetarian.

What's Included

Cooking class: you will cook three family recipes using traditional methods
Wine, mineral water and coffee
Point of Sale: Tasting of local products
Reservation of only one participant may be cancelled for organisational reasons
Ortigia Point of Sale Guided Tour
During the lesson you will be involved in every step of the process.
Flours contain gluten

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at 8.45am in front of the Burgio deli shop at the Ortigia Point of Sale.Teresa will be waiting for you on site. If you do not have a car Teresa can arrange transportation. The extra cost of the service is €20cash

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Teresa Zimmitti invites you to immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian gastronomic and cultural experience!
The experience takes place in two parts.
Meeting point:
You will meet your Guide at 8:45 am at the Ortigia Point of Sale (Burgio Salumeria), located near the port.
Tour of the Ortigia Point of Sale (8 : 45 - 9 : 45)
Enjoy a delightful stroll through the bustling Point of Sale, Food Shopping, discovering local flavors, basic Mediterranean recipes, tasting Sicilian specialties and details on fresh and preserved foods.
A 15-minute drive away is the Villa in the Arenella bathing area where the lesson will take place starting around 10.00. Transport is available extra €20. . 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 in the garden.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • A gluten-free menu is not available
  • A minimum number of travellers is required for this experience. In case of cancellation for not reaching the minimum number, you can choose between another date/experience or a full refund
  • This experience admits up to six travelers
Supplied by Teresa Zimmitti cooking lessons-Italia

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Pasta Making Classes
Pizza Making Classes
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Cancellation Policy

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

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