Catania Aperitivo: Make Five Nibbles with Local Wine

Master the art of Italy’s beloved evening ritual as the sun sets over Catania

Learn to prepare an Italian aperitivo in a private cooking workshop held in a local home in Catania, where you'll make five traditional nibbles using regional ingredients and pair them with Sicilian wine. The class runs two hours in the early evening, taught by a Cesarine host: a certified home cook from Italy's network of 1000+ culinary hosts. Instruction is available in English or Italian, and all ingredients, wines and snacks are included.

The experience

Your afternoon in Catania is winding down. Instead of heading back to your hotel, you step into a local's home to learn the art of the Italian aperitivo: the glamorous early-evening ritual of small bites and a refreshing glass of wine. You'll spend two hours preparing five elegant nibbles using typical Sicilian ingredients: perhaps a bruschetta drizzled with fragrant olive oil, grilled market vegetables, or a selection of the area's finest charcuterie and cheeses. Each one is designed to pair with the wines your host will pour.

Your instructor is a Cesarine host, one of Italy's certified home cooks who open their kitchens to travelers. They'll walk you through each nibble, teaching you how the flavors work together and why these particular ingredients matter to the local table. You're not watching a demonstration. You're making each one yourself, learning the proportions and the technique so you can recreate the aperitivo at home. The wines come from Sicilian cellars: a sparkling prosecco, perhaps a light red, all chosen to complement what you've just prepared.

When the nibbles are ready, you sit down together like part of the family and taste what you've made, glass in hand. It's the souvenir that stays with you, not a thing you pack, but a skill and a memory of how Italians actually spend their evenings.

What’s included

• All ingredients for the five nibbles.
• a selection of Sicilian red and white wines.
• water and other beverages.
• the two-hour private cooking workshop.
• instruction from a certified Cesarine host.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book this if you're spending an evening in Catania and want to learn a skill rather than just taste food. You'll leave knowing how to make an aperitivo, not just having eaten one. The class is private, so you'll work one-on-one with your host, making it intimate enough for a solo traveler or small group of friends who want to cook together.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly do I make during the two hours in the kitchen?

You prepare five traditional Sicilian nibbles, typically including bruschetta with olive oil, grilled vegetables, and a selection of local charcuterie and cheeses. Your host teaches you the technique and proportions for each one so you can make them again at home.

Is this class held in a restaurant or a private home?

The class is held in your host's own home. Cesarine hosts are certified home cooks who welcome travelers into their kitchens for intimate culinary experiences, so you'll cook and eat in a real local setting, not a commercial kitchen.

What wines are included, and do I need to know about wine to enjoy this?

Your host serves a selection of red and white wines from Sicilian cellars (typically a sparkling prosecco and a light red) chosen to pair with the nibbles you've made. No wine knowledge is needed. Your host will guide you through the pairings.

When does the class happen, and how do I get there?

The class runs in the early evening as the sun sets: the traditional time for aperitivo in Italy. Public transportation options are available near the host's home, and your booking confirmation will include the exact address and directions.