Traditional cooking class in Syracuse

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US$151.83 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 30, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Syracuse

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 5 guests

Language

English, Italian

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Learn to craft three Sicilian dishes with Teresa in Syracuse. Master techniques, use local ingredients, and enjoy your creations with wine, in a cozy, non-touristy setting.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the authentic flavors of Sicily with an exclusive cooking class in an elegant apartment in Syracuse near Ortigia.

Teresa was born and raised in Syracuse and is a passionate and creative teacher with over 7 years of experience as a host of gastronomic experiences and has always cooked the recipes of her family's tradition. The atmosphere at Teresa’s house will be welcoming and familiar, you will learn to prepare three typical Sicilian dishes in season, using only seasonal and local ingredients.It will be like preparing a family meal, you work together.

During the lesson you also learn practical techniques for kneading, and shaping fresh local pasta.The lesson is also informative about local products.

Live an authentic experience in a Sicilian house, away from the most common tourist routes, book your private experience.After class enjoy your time relaxing.Local wine and water included. I'll wait for you!

Sample Menu

STARTER

Typical local and homemade seasonal vegetable appetizer

MAIN

Sicilian fresh or dried pasta, arancine or breaded

The main course can also be meat or fish.

DESSERT

Local dessert with ricotta or almonds or pistachio or tiramisu

What You Get

The flours used contain gluten and the lesson can include two types of fresh pasta

For organizational reasons the Reservation of only one participant must be requested first

If you book the tour at the Point of Sale the experience starts at 8.45am

Children of at least six years old are eligible to participate.

Good To Know

Past the door there are steps to the elevator

What You’ll Experience

Discover the true soul of Sicilian cuisine together with Teresa. You will learn how to prepare a menu created just for you, with three seasonal recipes made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. An authentic, practical and relaxing experience that will allow you to take home the true flavors of Sicily and the security of being able to recreate them in a simple way in your kitchen. After cooking relax and enjoy your time. Children under the age of six cannot participate in the lesson. Do you have a Sicilian dish that you dream of learning to cook? Join Teresa at 8:45 for a sensory walk in the Ortigia Point of Sale (additional extra cost to pay €50 per person). Teresa accompanies you to choose the ingredients and make your favorite recipe together , buy food for the lesson , while your teacher shares useful information and basic recipes , which will immediately get you into the atmosphere of the island.Guided Tour of Point of Sale must be requested at Reservation, lasts one hour and includes small tastings of local food.Transport available

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Corso Gelone 36, Corso Gelone, Siracusa Libero consorzio comunale di Siracusa Sicilia, Italy, IT, 96100

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If you want to take a guided tour of the Point of Sale before class, it starts at 8.45am.It is an unmissable experience if you love cooking and tasting local products.The cost is €50 cash. If you are looking for a cozy apartment for your holidays look for "Casa Veneto sea view" or "Teddy house Ortigia".

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing Sicilian cooking experience

August 26, 2026

We loved Teresa and the meal we prepared. We started cooking in the Ortigia Market and then moved with our car to Teresa’s house. She’s an amazing chef and Italian pasta and cooking teacher, we coo...read more

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An authentic Sicilian cooking experience!

August 16, 2026

If you’re looking for traditional Sicilian home cooking class, this experience with Teresa is an amazing option. Under the guidance of Teresa in her own kitchen, we cooked two pastas (one fresh bus...read more

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A Highlight of Our Sicilian Adventure!

April 07, 2026

Teresa is a phenomenal teacher and host who embodies true Sicilian hospitality. This class was a highlight of our 8-day trip; we didn't just learn to cook, but gained wonderful insight into the loc...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Brilliant experience for couple’s cooking class with Teresa at the winter apartment

April 02, 2026

We had an absolutely brilliant experience at Teresa’s Sicilian cooking class and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. From start to finish, the class was thoughtfully planned, wit...read more

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Enjoy cooking

March 24, 2026

My parents had a great time with Theresa. They made Arranci and noodles and Tiramisu - everything was super delicious:)- we were allowed to try it afterwards. She was super flexible and spontaneous...read more

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