Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Cefalù: Make Two Dishes

You make the pasta and tiramisu yourself, in a Sicilian home kitchen

A hands-on pasta and tiramisu class in Cefalù held in a local home with a Cesarina host who teaches you to roll sfoglia by hand, prepare two pasta types from scratch, and make tiramisu. The small group stays under 12 people. You taste everything you make, drink Italian aperitivo, and leave with an official Le Cesarine apron.

The experience

You arrive at a carefully selected local home in Cefalù where your Cesarina host welcomes you like family. This is not a demonstration: you work at the counter yourself, learning to roll sfoglia (fresh pasta sheet) by hand and shape two different pasta types (one filled, one fresh) from scratch. Your host shares the family cooking secrets that make each dish work, and you follow along step by step. An Italian aperitivo of prosecco and nibbles starts the afternoon, setting the pace before you move into the kitchen work.

Once you've made the pasta, you taste both types you've prepared, then move on to tiramisu: the iconic Italian dessert. You make it yourself, layer by layer, learning why the technique matters. Water, wine and coffee are available throughout, and the class wraps with everyone tasting the tiramisu together. You leave with the official Le Cesarine apron and the muscle memory of how these dishes actually come together.

The group stays small, a maximum of 12 people, so the host can give real attention to each person. Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks, and these hosts open their own kitchens to travelers looking for something beyond a restaurant meal. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them to reach the home.

What’s included

• Italian aperitivo with prosecco and nibbles to start.
• tasting of both pasta types you make and the tiramisu you prepare.
• water, wine and coffee throughout.
• official Le Cesarine apron to take home.
• instruction in rolling fresh pasta by hand, making two iconic pasta shapes from scratch, and preparing tiramisu.
• local taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Class on making pasta and tiramisuGuide in English or Italian · Available from 12 Nov · 10:00

Pasta and tiramisu class followed by dinnerGuide in English or Italian · Available from 12 Nov · 17:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book the Pasta and Tiramisu class if you want to learn the techniques yourself in a real home kitchen rather than watch a chef demonstrate them. Choose the option that adds dinner if you'd like a full meal after cooking. The class alone leaves you with snacks and tastings but not a seated dinner.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Can I choose which two pasta types I learn to make?

Your Cesarina host teaches the two iconic pasta types that are part of the class curriculum: one stuffed and one fresh pasta. The host selects these based on family tradition and what works best for the group size and kitchen setup.

What is sfoglia and why does rolling it by hand matter?

Sfoglia is the fresh pasta sheet rolled thin enough to fill or cut into shapes. Rolling it by hand teaches you the pressure and feel that a machine cannot show you. It's the foundation for understanding how pasta dough behaves and why thickness changes the final dish.

Is this class suitable if I've never cooked before?

Yes. The class is designed for all skill levels, and your Cesarina host teaches from the beginning. You're working in a home kitchen with a guide who has taught many first-time cooks, so the pace and instruction adjust to the group.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

Contact the operator before booking with any dietary needs or allergies. The host works with ingredients like flour, eggs, mascarpone and cocoa, so advance notice helps them plan alternatives or adjustments if needed.

How much of the food do I actually eat during the class?

You taste both pasta types you make and the tiramisu you prepare. The Italian aperitivo (prosecco and nibbles) is served at the start. Water, wine and coffee are available throughout the afternoon.