What will you do during the Sicilian cooking class - Cooking class?

You will be welcomed by the local moms or the professional cook. Together with them you will first go into the garden in search of local fresh vegetables. This is the first ingredient for the Sicilian cooking class. Then you will receive 3 recipes that you will make during this workshop. The ingredients may vary based on availability and season. But as a base, fresh real ingredients will always be used.

1. Arancino al finocchietto con pesto di pomodori pecchi e tuma

The moms show you the preparation of this typical Sicilian dish. It starts with cooking the rice, after which, together with the moms, you will try to make a Sicilian arancino yourself!

2. Maccheroni al sugo di suino nero di Nebrodi

Next up is fresh, local pasta. The moms demonstrate the technique and dosage to make the Sicilian pasta themselves. A kind of knitting needles are used for rolling the pasta.

3. Tortelle ricotta e pistacchio

You will then receive the proper supplies for making the dessert. And of course the moms again explain how to make this Sicilian dessert.

After helping and making the above dishes, it’s time to enjoy. Together, we’ll go to the table and taste the dishes. With the meal you will be served a delicious Etna DOC wine. You also get water (with and without soda) and a dessert wine!

The whole experience takes about 3 hours.

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Location & availability cookingclass

The Sicily cooking class is in the town of Rovitello – Castiglione di Sicilia.The cooking class is about 30 km from Taormina. Depending on the day and the period of the year, you need to calcolate around 40 minutes driving time to get to the Sicilian Cooking Class.The cooking class is about 48 km from Catania. Depending on the day and the period of the year, you need to calcolate around 1 hour or 1 hour and 10 minutes driving time to get to the Sicilian Cooking Class.

Availability & time

The cooking class can be held at 2 different times. This is always based on availability. Of course you can indicate your preference with your request.

• From 10.30 – 14.00 approximately (including lunch)
• From 16.00 – 19.30 approximately (including dinner)

• Location Rovitello - Castiglione di Sicilia
• Starttime 10.30 am or 4.00 pm
• Meeting time: 15 minutes before
• Total duration Around 3,5 hours

Price & availability

The price of the Sicily cooking course depends on the number of participants. The advice is to request the cooking course as early as possible, but certainly at least 3 days in advance. This way a good preparation is possible! In case of a last minute request, unfortunately we cannot guarantee availability.

• € 75,00 per person (4-7 participants)
• € 70.00 per person (8-12 participants)

The cooking course is also possible with less than 4 participants. In that case the minimum rate of € 300,00 applies. This amount will then be divided between the participants.

Please indicate in your request which days you can, so we can look for the best available day!

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Certificate of participation

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate by the moms or professional Sicilian chef. Photos will also be taken as a souvenir. You get to keep the apron you receive at the beginning of the cooking class!

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What to bring

For this culinary experience, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely in the kitchen. Please avoid wearing hand jewelry such as rings and bracelets, as you’ll be working with fresh ingredients and kneading dough.

If you have long hair, we kindly ask you to tie it back for hygiene and comfort. Also, try not to wear strong perfumes or scented lotions, so you can fully enjoy the authentic aromas of Sicilian herbs, spices, and freshly prepared dishes.

Bring your appetite – and maybe a small notebook if you’d like to jot down any tips or recipes shared during the class!

• Comfortable clothing
• No rings/bracelets
• Tie long hair
• No strong perfumes
• Your appetite
• Small notebook

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