Sicilian cooking course in Syracuse: Shop and cook your menu

Cook Sicilian dishes in a home kitchen, then eat what you made

A cooking class in Syracuse where you shop for ingredients at a local greengrocer, prepare a Sicilian menu in the instructor's home kitchen, and sit down to lunch afterward. The guide speaks English, Italian and French, picks you up from your hotel, and delivers the full recipe in your language. Children from age 12 are welcome.

The experience

The class starts with an aperitif and a tour of a local greengrocer, where you choose the ingredients for your menu from what's in season. The instructor explains the origins and traditions behind each dish, then walks you through every step of the cooking in the home kitchen. You'll prepare dishes like eggplant parmigiana, anchovy and vegetable pie, baked rice crown with aubergines, or cannoli di ricotta. The menu is yours to shape. If you'd rather skip the market and have ingredients waiting, you can pick a menu in advance and the instructor handles the shopping.

Once the cooking is done, you move to the lounge while the table is set. Lunch is the meal you've made, eaten at a proper table with time to sit. Afterward, pickup takes you back to your hotel or wherever you've arranged. The instructor gives you the complete recipe in English, French or Italian so you can remake the dishes at home.

What’s included

• Pickup and return transport from your hotel.
• aperitif with local cheeses and cold cuts.
• tour of a local greengrocer to select ingredients.
• instruction through each step of cooking.
• lunch of the dishes you've prepared.
• complete recipe in English, Italian or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (19 to 69 years) · Senior (70 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Carmen cooking class

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself under instruction in the instructor's home kitchen, so this suits anyone who wants to learn Sicilian techniques hands-on rather than watch a demonstration. The five-hour class works best if you're comfortable spending a morning or afternoon in a working kitchen and want to leave with both a meal and the skills to cook it again.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years). Under 12: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I choose which Sicilian dishes to cook?

Yes. The menu is built around your preferences: eggplant parmigiana, pasta alla norma, meat rolls, seafood in foil, and desserts like cannoli and almond parfait are all options. If you have a particular dish in mind, the instructor accommodates requests.

Do I shop for ingredients myself or does the instructor provide them?

You choose. Visit the local greengrocer together to pick seasonal products and learn about each ingredient, or select a menu in advance and the instructor does the shopping and has everything ready in the kitchen.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup and return transport are included. You'll be collected from your hotel or another agreed location and brought back after lunch.