Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Catania

You knead the dough and shape the pasta yourself, then plate the tiramisu you built.

A three-hour cooking class in Catania where you prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu with a professional chef in a equipped laboratory kitchen. Groups run from two to sixteen people. Children are welcome from age six. You make both dishes with your own hands, then sit down to eat what you've cooked, paired with Sicilian red wine and limoncello.

The experience

If you've got a free afternoon in Catania and want to do something with your hands instead of just watching, this is where you learn the two dishes that define Italian tradition. A professional chef walks you through making fresh pasta dough from raw materials, kneading it the traditional way, then rolling, cutting and shaping it into tagliatelle and maltagliati. You'll pair what you've made with Sicilian sauces the chef finishes for you. The class runs about three hours in a professional laboratory kitchen a few steps from the Galatea or Italia subway stops.

The second half focuses on tiramisu. A pastry chef shows you how to build the mascarpone cream and layer it properly, then you add your own decorations. Both dishes land on the table together at the end: you taste the fresh pasta you shaped, the tiramisu you assembled, a bottle of Sicilian red wine, and a glass of limoncello. The kitchen equipment and all the typical Sicilian products for cooking are included. You bring home the knowledge and the taste.

Groups stay small enough to get personal attention: two to sixteen people per session, with the option to split larger groups into separate bookings if needed. The class runs in English or Italian depending on who's in the room. If you have food allergies or intolerances, mention them when you book. The kitchen does use shared equipment and flour, so it's not suitable for people with celiac disease.

What’s included

• Use of all professional kitchen equipment in the laboratory.
• preparation and tasting of fresh pasta with Sicilian sauces.
• preparation and tasting of tiramisu with decorations.
• a bottle of Sicilian red wine and a glass of limoncello.
• all typical Sicilian foods and products needed for cooking.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

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AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 16

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Futuro e Lavoro

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself with hands-on guidance from the chef, so you leave knowing how to make both dishes at home, not just watching a demonstration. This works best if you want to spend an afternoon learning a skill rather than touring sites, and if your group is comfortable in a shared kitchen with up to fifteen other people.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I make during the three hours?

You prepare fresh pasta dough from scratch, knead it, and shape it into tagliatelle and maltagliati. Then you make tiramisu, building the mascarpone cream and decorating it yourself. The chef finishes cooking the pasta with Sicilian sauces so you can taste both dishes together at the end.

Is the tasting included, or do I pay extra for the wine and limoncello?

The tasting is included: you eat the pasta and tiramisu you made, plus a bottle of Sicilian red wine and a glass of limoncello, all part of the class price.

How do I get to the kitchen, and is there parking nearby?

The laboratory is located a few steps from the Galatea and Italia subway stops, so public transportation is the easiest option. Check the booking confirmation for the exact address and any parking details for the area.

What if I have a food allergy or intolerance?

List any allergies or intolerances when you book so the chef can advise you. The kitchen uses shared equipment and flour throughout, so it's not suitable for people with celiac disease.