Cooking class in the countryside with Simona

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4 hours 30 minutes
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Max 10 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Italian
Location
Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 10 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Italian

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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
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all kitchen tools needed for the lesson
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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.
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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
Meeting Point

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

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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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432ralfeSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Ein sehr schöner Abend mit sizilianischen Flair

Es war ein sehr liebenswerter, netter Empfang und eine Einmalige Erfahrung, die sizilianische Küche näher kennen zu lernen. Das Pesto, welches wir sauber gemacht haben, war sehr lecker. Alles in allem ein sehr schöner gelungener Abend würde das sofort wieder buchen.

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650mayazAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Incredible authentic cooking class in Sicilia

Had an incredible experience with Simona today at our private cooking class. She greeted us warmly and showed us through her beautiful gardens as we picked vegetables for our lunch. She then taught us how to cook arancini, parmigiana and several other Sicilian classic dishes which were all DELICIOUS. She is so lovely and brought a great atmosphere the whole day. We had so much fun and learnt a lot about Sicilian cuisine. The lunch at the end was delicious including the homemade limoncello shots ...read more

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karenhX5044COAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Very authentic countryside afternoon with an amazing meal!

It was an amazing experience! Very authentic and Simona is a delight! Her home is tucked away in a remote spot that otherwise I would have never seen. Picking vegetables in her garden was a highlight! Just amazing.

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karinas688October 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Unforgettable experience

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 warmth of an old friend. The cooking, the atmosphere, and her way of connecting people make this experience one of a kind. It’s not just a cooking class — it’s like opening a door to Sicily’s soul. Hands down, the best experience I’ve had in a long time. 💛

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annalisegrechSeptember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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An Unforgettable Cooking Experience in the Sicilian Countryside

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 guided us through making our own pasta dough and shaping it into macaroni, which was such a fun and authentic experience. What really stood out was how generous and thoughtful Simona was. During lunch, which we had on the terrace, she treated us to much more than what we had cooked. We enjoyed local ...read more

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