About this tour
A six-hour private cooking class in Taormina where you'll build a four-course Sicilian meal from scratch. Start with a traditional Sicilian breakfast of granita and brioche, then visit local markets with your guide to select ingredients like a local cook would. You'll return to a family-run restaurant kitchen to prepare appetiser, pasta, mains and dessert under a chef's guidance, finishing with lunch paired with regional wines and spirits.
Highlights
- Granita and brioche breakfast in a traditional setting
- Market tour to source seasonal produce and pantry staples
- Hands-on preparation of four distinct Sicilian courses
- Cook alongside a professional chef in a working kitchen
- Four-course lunch with wine and spirit pairings included
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout the day
What to expect
Your day begins early with a Sicilian breakfast, then a local guide takes you through neighbourhood markets and specialty shops, pointing out quality produce and explaining how to pick ingredients at their peak. Back at the restaurant, you'll tie on an apron and work through each course methodically—rolling pasta, building a proper ragu, assembling a main—with the chef circulating to correct technique and share shortcuts. The pacing feels unhurried; you're cooking proper food, not rushing through steps. Lunch arrives mid-afternoon once you've finished, and you'll eat what you've made at a table with the wines and spirits that accompany each course.
Good to know
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you don't mind getting flour on. The kitchen can get warm, though it's well-ventilated. Let the operator know about any dietary restrictions when booking. Children can participate, though the day is fairly physical—standing, chopping, and working at counter height for several hours.
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