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- Italian
Learn to cook delicious Sicilian specialties in a warm and welcoming setting, just steps from the beach and the sea, guided by a professional chef. This experience will make your Sicilian holiday truly unforgettable, letting you savor the authentic flavors and aromas of the island.
Begin with a visit to a small local market in Taormina, where you’ll discover fresh, seasonal ingredients and immerse yourself in the vibrant local atmosphere. Then, prepare and enjoy traditional Sicilian dishes with your own hands.
Discover ingredients carefully combined to create dishes that are never repetitive and always full of surprises: from the taste of the sea and the mountains, to the sweetness of almonds and ricotta, to the rich flavors of Sicilian olive oil and fresh local produce. Every dish tells the story of the region’s vibrant culinary tradition.
Example Menu
Starter
Caponata Siciliana
Typical dish of the Sicilian tradition based on aubergines, prepared with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives and capers, sweet and sour;
Main
Fresh pasta made with your hands
Preparation of six different types of fresh pasta made by the participants under the Guide of the Chef, seasoned with fresh tomato sauce;
Main
Fish alla "ghiotta", or fish rolls alla Messinese
Fresh fish main course cooked in a tasty tomato sauce, capers and olives, to enhance its aromas and flavors;
Dessert
Small Sicilian Cannoli and Limoncello
Tasting of small Sicilian cannoli accompanied by a glass of limoncello.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point with Chef Mimmo Siciliano in front of Bar Don Diego, at Via Luigi Pirandello nr. 1 in Taormina.
What to expect
Meet your chef and start your day with a visit to a small local market in Taormina, where you’ll discover fresh, seasonal ingredients surrounded by the colors and aromas of Sicily. Here, you’ll get to know the products you’ll use during the cooking class and immerse yourself in the true local atmosphere.
Afterward, enjoy a transfer (included in the price) to “Ahoy Bistrò Siciliano” in Giardini Naxos, just 15 minutes from the meeting point, set in a stunning location overlooking the sea and the beautiful Bay of Naxos.
During the experience, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local wines served with focaccia, Sicilian cured meats, and cheeses.
Guided by the chef, you will prepare three traditional Sicilian dishes with your own hands:
- One appetizer;
- One fresh fish dish;
- Six different types of fresh pasta, including the famous pasta alla Norma with eggplant and Pachino cherry tomatoes.
Discover Sicily through its unique flavors—from the rich aroma of eggplants to the taste of fresh seafood, from capers from the Aeolian Islands to olives grown in fertile volcanic soil.
After cooking, sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared just steps away from the beach and the sea.
To finish on a sweet note, savor small Sicilian cannoli served with a glass of limoncello.
At the end of the experience, you’ll be transferred back to the meeting point.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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