Pizza & Tiramisu Class in Syracuse: Cook at a Cesarina's home

Make pizza and tiramisu the way Italian families do, then eat what you've prepared

A private three-hour hands-on cooking class in Syracuse where you learn to make pizza and tiramisu from a local home cook in her own kitchen, then enjoy what you've made for lunch or dinner with local wine and coffee. The class is taught in English or Italian and suits families with children of all ages. You receive an official Le Cesarine apron and leave with the skills to recreate the dishes at home.

The experience

What does it take to become a pizzaiolo? You'll find out in a Cesarina's home in Syracuse. The class runs three hours, starting with the fundamentals of pizza dough and tiramisu assembly, taught by someone who learned these dishes in her own family kitchen. You work through both recipes from scratch, hands-on, with your host guiding you through the techniques Italian nonnas have used for generations. The class is private, so the pace and focus stay on you and whoever comes with you.

Once you've finished cooking, you sit down to taste what you've made (pizza and tiramisu), paired with a selection of local Sicilian wines, water and coffee. This is the meal, not a side course. You eat the food you prepared. The experience is designed for families, and children of all ages can participate and cook alongside the adults. You'll leave with an official Le Cesarine apron as a reminder of the day, and more importantly, with the confidence to make these dishes in your own kitchen.

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks, operating in more than 120 cities. The hosts open their own homes to travelers and teach from their family recipes, not from a script. Public transportation options are available near the home, so you can reach it without a car.

What’s included

• Three hours of hands-on instruction in pizza and tiramisu making.
• all ingredients and equipment.
• the food you prepare for lunch or dinner.
• local Sicilian wine, coffee and water.
• an official Le Cesarine apron.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private class to make pizza and tiramisuGuide in English or Italian · 10:00Private class to make pizza and tiramisu

Dinner with pizza and tiramisù includedGuide in English or Italian · 17:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to learn a skill you can use at home, not just watch a demonstration. The private format means the host adjusts the pace to your group, and families with children find the hands-on setup keeps everyone engaged through the full three hours.

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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 (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly do I make during the three-hour class?

You make pizza dough and shape it, then prepare tiramisu from scratch. Both are cooked or assembled under your host's guidance, and you taste both at the end with wine and coffee included.

Is the class taught in English?

The class is taught in English or Italian, depending on your preference. Let your host know which language you prefer when you book.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No experience is required. The Cesarina teaches you everything from the beginning, and the class is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to make these Italian dishes.

What's included in the price?

The class includes the three-hour instruction, all ingredients, the pizza and tiramisu you make, local wine and coffee for tasting, water, and an official Le Cesarine apron to take home.