Cooking Class and Market Tour: A Sicilian Experience

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US$169.63 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: September 11, 2026

All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Syracuse

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 39 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Cooking with Anna in Siracusa

September 04, 2026

Let me. start by saying that we had a wonderful experience. We met Anna at our hotel and then walked to the market. She showed us the variety of fish, interacted with the people who were selling th...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Complete cooking class and market experience!

August 25, 2026

11 out of 10!! Absolutely wonderful. From beginning to end-perfect in every way possible. Most delicious food, wonderful hosts and chef Anna! Clean kitchen, true Sicilian and her husband Francesco...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Thank you, Anna!

August 12, 2026

We loved starting the experience with a visit to the local market, where we learned about fresh local ingredients and Sicilian food traditions. The cooking class itself was fantastic, and by the e...read more

(TripAdvisor)

The best choice for Ortigia!

July 26, 2026

My wife and I joined Anna in July for the market tour and cooking class, and it was an absolute highlight of our trip. Market & Class: Started with a fantastic market tour selecting fresh ingredi...read more

(TripAdvisor)

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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