Sicilian Cooking Class Taormina: Learn 3 Traditional Dishes

You make three dishes from scratch, then sit down to eat them in a natural setting with wine.

A three-hour hands-on cooking class in Taormina where you learn to prepare eggplant parmigiana, maccheroni al ferretto and tiramisu alongside a Cesarina guide, then share the meal you've cooked with local wines and coffee. Free pickup runs from Porta Catania in Taormina. You choose lunch or dinner timing at checkout.

The experience

You start with the ingredients and the guide's hands: a Cesarina who teaches the traditional Sicilian way, not a demonstration you watch from a distance. The three dishes build through the morning or afternoon: eggplant parmigiana first, then maccheroni al ferretto (the hand-rolled pasta that gives the dish its name), and tiramisu to close. Each one teaches a different technique, and you do the work yourself, learning the proportions and the timing that make the difference between a dish that tastes right and one that doesn't.

The setting is designed to feel like cooking at someone's home rather than in a commercial kitchen. After the three hours of prep and cooking, you sit down to eat what you've made, surrounded by the natural scenery. Local wines, coffee and water come with the meal, so the focus stays on the food and the company: no rushing to the next stop, no separate bill for drinks.

Free pickup from Porta Catania means you don't arrange transport to the class. The guide speaks English or Italian. The class runs as a shared experience, so you'll cook alongside other travelers. Public transportation options are nearby if you prefer to make your own way.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction in three traditional Sicilian recipes.
• all ingredients and cooking equipment.
• the meal you prepare with local wines, coffee and water.
• free pickup from Porta Catania in Taormina.
• a guide fluent in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Italian10:00

Guide in English or Italian17:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

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

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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?The shared format means you cook alongside other travelers, so it suits anyone who enjoys meeting people while learning. If you want a private class just for your group, this is the public option. Private alternatives exist but cost more and run separately.

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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 three dishes do I actually make in this class?

Eggplant parmigiana, maccheroni al ferretto (hand-rolled pasta), and tiramisu. You prepare each one from scratch under the guide's instruction, learning the traditional Sicilian method for each.

Is this a hands-on class or do I watch a demonstration?

Hands-on. You do the cooking yourself throughout the three hours, with the Cesarina guide walking you through each step and sharing the techniques that matter.

What's included in the meal after we cook?

The three dishes you've prepared, plus local wines, coffee and water. You eat together in the natural setting where the class takes place.

How do I get to the class from Taormina?

Free pickup is available from Porta Catania in Taormina. If you prefer, public transportation options are available nearby to reach the class location.

Can I choose between lunch and dinner?

Yes. You select either a lunch or dinner timing when you book. The three-hour class and meal happen at whichever time you pick.