Cooking Class and Market Tour: A Sicilian Experience

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Cooking Class and Market Tour: A Sicilian Experience

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Earliest available date: July 14, 2026
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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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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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join a unique Sicilian cooking class starting with a lively market tour in Ortigia. Immerse in family recipes, savor authentic meals, and connect deeply with Sicilian culture and warmth.

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

Experience Details

This is more than a cooking class—it’s an invitation into a real Sicilian family tradition.


Your experience begins with a stroll through the vibrant market of Ortigia, where you’ll discover the ingredients that shape Sicilian cuisine while hearing the local stories, traditions, and anecdotes that bring Sicilian culture to life.


At the cooking school, I share the same recipes I prepare for my children and grandchildren—not restaurant dishes, but authentic family cooking passed down through generations.


What truly sets this experience apart is the atmosphere. My husband and I welcome every guest as we would friends and family, and after cooking together, we sit down to enjoy the meal as a group. This reflects one of Sicily’s most important values: food is an act of love, and cooking for others is how we share care, traditions, and hospitality.


Perfect for culture lovers, food enthusiasts, couples, families, and travelers seeking an authentic connection with Sicily.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Caponata
A classic Sicilian sweet-and-sour dish of eggplant, tomatoes, celery, olives, and capers, rich in Mediterranean flavor
DESSERT
Sicilian almond cookies
Traditional Sicilian almond cookies with a crisp exterior, chewy center and rich almond flavor, delicately sweet and fragrant.
DESSERT
Granita ice dessert
Granita is one of Sicily’s most beloved treats: a refreshing dessert made from natural ingredients such as lemons or fresh seasonal fruit.
MAIN
Home made pasta
Fresh handmade pasta served with a traditional Sicilian sauce rich in local flavors and family tradition.
MAIN
Arancini
Arancini: Sicily’s iconic street food—crispy golden rice balls filled with savory ingredients and fried to delicious perfection.

What You Get

Lunch
Meals

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s an immersive taste of Sicilian culture, blending authenticity, style, and connection. The Experience This is an intimate, custom-made session: • We welcome you at the market • You’ll get a glimpse into Sicilian culinary traditions. • Hands-on, you’ll craft two traditional first courses with fresh ingredients from the Ortigia market. • You’ll also create a Sicilian dessert. • Along the way, we’ll share stories behind the ingredients and techniques. • Finally, we’ll sit down and enjoy the dishes together. We take care of everything: • A skilled chef instructor • Fresh, high-quality ingredients • All necessary tools • Full organization of your experience Every detail is carefully arranged to ensure a top-quality experience. I’m happy to customize the menu to your taste

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Temple of Apollo, Largo XXV Luglio, Siracusa Libero consorzio comunale di Siracusa Sicilia, Italy, IT, 96100

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At the corner between Piazza Pancali and via del Mercato.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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5.0
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Perfect experience
July 06, 2026

The cooking class with Anna and her husband was one of the most memorable part of our trip to Sicily. The generosity and passion of Anna made a real difference. We learned a lot about Sicily...read more

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Wonderful cooking lesson
July 04, 2026

I’ve done many cooking classes but this was my favorite. We started at the market and had a mini food tour and history lesson as we purchased produce and fish for our meal. We then went to Anna’s h...read more

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