About this tour
Start your morning at Bar Cristina learning to make a proper Sicilian breakfast, then wander Ortigia's bustling market with Chef Ettore to source ingredients like you'd shop for dinner at home. The three-hour experience wraps with a cooking class at an established restaurant where you'll prepare a four-course lunch alongside Sicilian wines, finishing with coffee and pastries. It's market knowledge and kitchen skills rolled into one.
Highlights
- Sicilian breakfast techniques at Bar Cristina, Piazza Pancali
- Navigate Ortigia market with expert ingredient-selection advice
- Hands-on four-course lunch preparation with professional chef
- Native wine pairings, fortified wine, and traditional finishes
- Learn what locals actually buy and how to choose it
What to expect
You'll start the morning tasting authentic Sicilian breakfast fare at a neighbourhood bar, then head into the sensory overload of Ortigia's market. Chef Ettore walks you through produce, seafood, and pantry staples—pointing out quality markers and regional specialities you'd otherwise miss. Back at the restaurant kitchen, you'll roll up your sleeves prepping each course, moving from chopping to plating under guidance. Lunch arrives in four courses paired with local wines; you eat what you've cooked. It's unhurried and practical, not performance.
Good to know
Tell the team about dietary requirements or allergies upfront. The experience is wheelchair accessible throughout market and restaurant. Bring comfortable shoes for market walking. Wine, fortified wine, and coffee included; under-18s cannot drink alcohol. Public transport nearby if you prefer not to walk.
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