Cooking class in the countryside with Simona

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Syracuse

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

Other

Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join Simona in a serene countryside setting to master Sicilian dishes. Learn authentic recipes, explore cultural insights, and enjoy a leisurely meal in a friendly, rustic atmosphere.

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

Experience Details

The context in which the experience will take place is a quiet country house surrounded by greenery. The cooking lesson will be interactive: thanks to my great experience with Sicilian cuisine I will be able to teach you Sicilian recipes that you can reproduce at home. You will have the opportunity to learn more about Sicilian cuisine and its secrets. During lunch, in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere, we will then have the opportunity to talk about Sicilian culture in general, you will discover how to live in Sicily, what the excellences and shortcomings of this land are.

A vegetarian and gluten free menu is available.

Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions

Sample Menu

STARTER

Homemade preserves, local cheeses and cured meats

We will start with an appetizer of cheeses and cured meats and preserves, all accompanied by focaccia and wine

MAIN

Fresh pasta

We will eat fresh pasta prepared together, cavati, ravioli, tagliatelle, the seasoning will depend on the season

MAIN

second course of meat and seasonal vegetables

we will continue with a second course of meat and vegetables, cooked according to the Sicilian tradition

DESSERT

sweet of home

depending on availability and the season you can taste our cannoli, geli, cassatelle etc

What You Get

Carbonated beverages

Soda/Pop

all kitchen tools needed for the lesson

Lunch

Good To Know

Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies to dogs and cats
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

We will begin our experience with a walk in the garden to collect the fresh ingredients that we will use in the kitchen: tomatoes, basil, onions, etc. In winter, weather permitting, we will instead go in search of wild vegetables. Back home we will cook our lunch together, inspired by the recipe books of Sicilian grandmothers: first courses with fresh pasta, second courses with meat such as rolls or meatballs, vegetarian dishes such as caponata or "i pipi ca muddica", but also "scacce", arancini, panelle , and then cannoli and cassatelle. At the end we will all have lunch together and have time to have pleasant conversations. In good weather we will have lunch on the terrace or in our garden, in winter in the kitchen in front of the wood stove. The whole experience will take place in a family and relaxed atmosphere, immersed in the greenery and silence of the Chiaramonte Gulfi countryside.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

SP93 320, SP93, Chiaramonte Gulfi Libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa Sicilia, Italy, IT, 97012

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After booking I will provide guests with the exact coordinates to reach my private home

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 16 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Unforgettable experience

October 05, 2025

Casa Filosofica is pure magic — from the moment you arrive, you feel like stepping into a story. Simona is not just a host; she’s the heart of the place, guiding you through Sicilian life with the ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

An Unforgettable Cooking Experience in the Sicilian Countryside

September 04, 2025

We had such a wonderful experience with Simona in Chiaramonte Gulfi! The countryside setting was beautiful and peaceful, and we loved starting the class by picking our own fresh vegetables. Simona ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Authentic and fun cooking experience

June 22, 2025

We had a lovely time with Simona making Ravioli and tagliatelle with homemade Pesto using ingredients freshly picked from her vegetable garden. Lunch started with foccaccia made by Simona with loca...read more

(TripAdvisor)

A wonderful cooking experience in the Ragusa hills - highly recommended!

May 24, 2025

We had an incredible experience at our cooking class in Simona's home in the Ragusa countryside. We picked fresh herbs and vegetables from the extensive garden set amongst ancient olive trees, and...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Slow and delicious cooking in Sicily

April 22, 2025

We had such a nice and relaxing experience at Simona and Davide's lovely old house in the middle of nature. A great walk, interesting and fun conversation, hands on cooking for the whole family. Th...read more

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