Cooking Class in the evocative setting of Etna

About this tour

Learn to cook with Sicilian chefs on the slopes of Mount Etna, working with seasonal produce grown in Favazza's own garden. Over two hours, you'll master traditional recipes passed down through generations, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside a glass of local wine. This isn't theatre—it's a genuine encounter with how volcanic soil and regional ingredients shape the food locals actually cook.

Highlights

• Pick seasonal vegetables from Favazza's garden
• Learn pasta and sauce techniques from working chefs
• Understand Etna's influence on Sicilian cuisine
• Share the meal you've prepared with wine
• Take home printed recipes and notes
• Fully accessible, pram and service animals welcome

What to expect

You'll arrive at the Favazza property and meet your chef instructors. After a brief introduction to the day's recipe and ingredients, you'll get hands-on: kneading dough, preparing vegetables, building flavours. The chefs won't hover—they'll guide you through techniques they've used for years, explaining why each step matters. Halfway through, you'll break to set the table. Once everything's cooked, you'll eat together at a shared table, tasting your work with local wine. The whole experience takes roughly two hours from arrival to finishing your meal.

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