Sicilian Arancino Making Class in Sicily: Learn from a Chef

Make Sicilian arancino from scratch and take home what you've fried

A 2-hour hands-on class in Sicily where you learn to make authentic Sicilian arancino from a chef who guides you through each stage: cooking the rice, preparing the filling, shaping and frying the finished croquettes. The chef teaches in English or Italian, and children from age 3 are welcome to join.

The experience

Two hours is enough to move through the whole process: the rice gets cooked, the filling prepared, the arancino shaped and fried. You work alongside the chef, who walks you through each step instead of demonstrating from a distance. The basics are the point (how the rice holds together, how much filling goes inside, how the oil temperature matters), so by the end you have both the technique and the confidence to make it again at home.

Arancino is not something every cook can pull off, which is why the instruction matters. You'll handle the rice, do the stuffing, and fry your own croquettes rather than watch someone else do it. The class stays small enough that the chef can correct your hand position or the way you're rolling the ball, and families work through it together: children from age 3 can participate, though an adult stays close during the frying stage.

You leave with the arancino you made, still warm. The class runs in English or Italian depending on who shows up that day, so language is not a barrier to booking.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction from a chef in English or Italian.
• all ingredients and equipment for making the arancino.
• the arancino you make, ready to eat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:00 and 18:30Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (3 to 5 years): free · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40 · max 2 per booking

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

Stroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Porta Messina Restaurant Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Two hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating up the whole day, but long enough to move through the entire process and leave with something you've made yourself. If you want to learn a single Sicilian dish well rather than sample many things in a rush, this class trades breadth for depth.

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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: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (3 to 5 years): free. Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I make during the arancino class?

You make Sicilian arancino: the complete croquette from start to finish. That means cooking the rice, preparing the filling, shaping the balls, coating them, and frying them until they're golden. You take home what you've made.

How long does the arancino class take?

The class runs for 2 hours, which is the time needed to move through rice cooking, stuffing, shaping and frying without rushing.

Do I need cooking experience to make arancino?

No. The chef teaches the basics from the start: how to cook the rice, how much filling to use, how to shape and fry. You don't need prior experience. The class is built for beginners.