Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina: Hand-Made Pasta & Wine

Hand-made maccheroni is the highlight. You shape and cook the pasta yourself.

A 4-hour cooking class in Taormina where you prepare a 3-course Sicilian meal under the guidance of a professional local chef, then eat it with wine. The class covers seasonal Sicilian cuisine and classic dishes like caponata and fish alla ghiotta, and you leave with a certificate and signed apron.

The experience

You meet at Porta Messina Restaurant in central Taormina, where the chef begins with a coffee break and walks through the local ingredients and recipes for the day. Then you move into the kitchen to start cooking. Hand-made maccheroni is the centerpiece. You shape the pasta by hand while the chef demonstrates the technique, and you prepare the sauce with fresh tomatoes. Alongside that, you'll make Sicilian caponata (mixed sautéed vegetables with sweet and sour sauce) and fish alla ghiotta, cooked with tomatoes, garlic, parsley, capers and olives.

Once everything is ready, you sit down at the table for a festive lunch with the dishes you've cooked, paired with samples of local wine. The class runs 4 hours total, and by the end you'll have learned how Sicilian cooking follows the seasons and what makes the region's fresh, fragrant cuisine distinct. You receive a cooking certificate and an autographed apron to take home.

The chef speaks English and Italian, and children from age 2 are welcome (parents supervise them throughout). If you have food allergies or intolerances, let the staff know when you book. Water, coffee, tea, snacks and wine are all included. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and near public transportation.

What’s included

• Water, coffee and tea.
• snacks.
• the 3-course lunch you prepare.
• local wine samples.
• a cooking certificate.
• a signed apron souvenir.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 20

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

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by SAT Group

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself under the chef's instruction, so you leave knowing how to make these dishes at home, not watching a demonstration. It suits anyone who wants hands-on time in the kitchen and wants to eat what they've made, rather than a tour of someone else's cooking.

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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 (2 to 12 years).

What exactly do I cook during the Sicilian cooking class in Taormina?

You prepare three dishes: hand-made maccheroni with fresh tomato sauce (which you shape by hand), Sicilian caponata with sweet and sour sauce, and fish alla ghiotta cooked with tomatoes, garlic, parsley, capers and olives. The hand-made pasta is the highlight of the class.

How long is the cooking class and what's included in the price?

The class runs 4 hours. Included are water, coffee and tea, snacks, the full lunch you cook, local wine samples, a cooking certificate, and a signed apron as a souvenir.

Where does the cooking class take place in Taormina?

The class meets at Porta Messina Restaurant in central Taormina, located beside the Porta Messina Arch. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and near public transportation options.

What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Inform the restaurant staff about any food allergies or intolerances when you book so they can plan accordingly.