Sicilian Cooking Course and More

Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of Sicily with a Sicilian cooking class. Choose local products at a special greengrocer and learn to cook authentic dishes. Take home the best souvenir - new flavors to amaze your friends!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Viale Teracati, 184 - During this experience, an aperitif featuring local products, cheeses, or cold cuts will be served. The origins of the dishes being prepared and the traditions associated with them will be explained. Participants will collaboratively prepare the dishes from the selected menu, with each step thoroughly explained. A complete…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Meal Options
  • Eggplant parmigiana
  • Anchovy and vegetable pie
  • Baked rice crown with aubergines
  • Fish in a foil
  • Peppers with breadcrumbs, pine nuts and raisins
  • Trio of Sicilian geli, almonds, lemons and cinnamon
  • Meat rolls
  • Cannoli di ricotta
  • Parfait with almond and pistachio brittle
  • Pasta to the norm - Fried eggplants tomatoes sauce and salted ricotta
Additional Information

Experience the vibrant culture and colors of Sicily! If interested, join the operator on a visit to a unique and special greengrocer to select the ingredients for the menu. The operator will explain the various uses of each ingredient to create multiple dishes and explore different seasonal variations.
If you prefer to source ingredients locally, simply…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Charles_m
Oct 13, 2026
Our hostess was very... - Our hostess was very accommodating in regards to our food choices. She picked us up and returned us. The recipes were delicious! She was a great teacher and hostess. She provided all recipes and even more. Answered all our cooking questions. I even bought a Sicilian cookbook that was on her shelf. It was one of our trip highlights.
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Inge_travel
May 20, 2026
Relaxing cooking workshop with our 2 teenage daughters - Our cooking workshop actually started a few weeks before when Carmen contacted us to discuss which Sicilian dishes we would like to prepare. Communication was smooth and friendly. On the day itself we were warmly welcomed at her home. We immediately got to work and she mainly put our two teenage daughters to work. Before we sat down, we were offered an aperitif on the terrace. The food was super tasty and we even ate it the next day. Our daughters went straight home to make the pasta with pesto again. Carmen told us that we were her first Belgian guests. Come on Burgundian Belgians, we like to eat and cook, she is the right place to learn to cook Sicilian!
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Yoshiroo2026
Apr 29, 2026
The Ultimate Sicilian Culinary Experience with Carmen’s Elegant Touch - The cooking class was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip. Carmen is warm and attentive, always taking our preferences into account. During the optional market tour, she had a friendly rapport with the local vendors, which made the experience all the more engaging. She clearly explained the characteristics of each ingredient, helped us choose the dishes we wanted to prepare, and guided us in selecting the right ingredients—along with a few delicious tastings along the way. We then returned to Carmen’s beautiful home, where she taught us how to cook in her well-equipped, stylish kitchen. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the experience both enjoyable and approachable. The dishes we prepared included fennel and orange salad, caponata, spaghetti with sardines, carciofi alla romana, and ricotta tiramisu. Carmen’s cooking was exceptional—on par with, if not better than, any highly rated Italian restaurant we’ve visited. Needless to say, everything we made was absolutely delicious.
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Mary_p
Apr 6, 2026
Grammar school Friends - Carmen welcomed us into her home on Easter Sunday and could not have had a better experience having authentic Italian food! Everything was fabulous from antipasti, wine , lunch and the most delicious dessert! It’s a must if you’re in Syracuse!! What a wonderful time we had! Thank You Carmen!
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Hksg2014
Dec 6, 2025
Living, tasting, cooking in Syracuse - Totally incredible day with Carmen. We chose the menu, spent the morning at the market seeking out and tasting produce, and then created the most amazing meal. I have never done a cooking day, and this could not have been more fun, learning, connecting and tasty. Carmen also added the 'local' element, of understanding the Syracuse and Ortigia landscape. I would very much hope to be back
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Jimrg9313ai
Dec 3, 2025
The best experience we had in Sicily! - The cooking class we did with Carmen was truly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. From the very beginning, she was thoughtful and curious about what we wanted to learn, invited us to help shape the menu, and offered inspired suggestions that fit perfectly with what we were hoping for. We absolutely loved our market tour. Sampling local produce and products, learning about different cheeses, capuliato, meats, and locally sourced seafood felt like the perfect first course. Our senses were already completely delighted before we even began cooking. Cooking in Carmen’s home was such a joy, and meeting her sweet pup, Dea, made it even more special. The techniques she taught us were both fun and genuinely educational. We made homemade cannoli (the best I’ve ever tasted!), an incredible baked eggplant and Pasta alla Norma that was truly a work of art in both flavour and presentation, and the most delicious stuffed local squid. It honestly felt like being in a proper cooking school, but with so much warmth, laughter, and heart. And the meal we shared at the end was, hands down, the very best we had during our entire time in Sicily. Carmen is a rare gem. Grazie mille!
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Kathy_g
Sep 27, 2025
Sicilian Flavours,Big Heart💛 - This was an absolutely wonderful experience and one of the highlights of my time in Sicily. We made arancini, stuffed calamari, and a refreshing lemon sorbet, and Carmen also prepared a beautiful orange, pomegranate, and fennel salad – everything was delicious, and I learned so much. But what made it truly special was Carmen herself. She is such a warm, kind, and genuine person that it honestly felt like cooking with family. Her passion for Sicilian food and her generosity in sharing her traditions created such a welcoming and joyful atmosphere. I would recommend this class to anyone – not just for the amazing food, but for the unforgettable experience of spending time with someone so lovely.
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Laurel_l
Sep 16, 2025
Great cooking class where... - Great cooking class where we learned 3 dishes. My friend and I really liked being able to customize our menu and choose more traditional Sicilian recipes. Carmen was a delight and a great host. We learned about the importance of good quality ingredients.
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Deborah_p
Mar 14, 2025
Great cooking experience! - Excellent! Carmen was very hospitable, kind and accommodating! Highly recommend! She opened her home up to us and we felt like family. This is a must do!
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Garland_e
Nov 6, 2024
A memorable and rewarding cooking class - We really enjoyed the entire experience. Carmen is an experienced chef, explaining why and how the ingredients should be prepared and mixed together, how you know when each dish is ready, and how to store excess ingredients should you want to make another batch in the future. Each dish was delicious, with flavors we never imagined, and we made it ourselves. Many thanks to Carmen, our new friend
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From $157
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).