Sicilian Cooking Class in Catania's Historic Center with Mariella
Join Mariella in her Catania home for an immersive Sicilian cooking class. Craft authentic dishes with local ingredients, savor homemade meals, and explore culinary traditions. Vegetarian-friendly.
10 meals
Experience Details
Mariella was born and raised in Catania, and after working in the confectionery and gift sector for 35 years, she has now decided to dedicate herself to cooking. She is so excited to share her passion for food with travelers visiting Italy. At Mariella’s home you will get glimpse into Sicilian cuisine. From the Greeks - with their passion for fish, olives and pistachios, to the Romans - with their cultivation of wheat and grapes and to the Arabs - for introducing couscous. Gastronomy has always been an integral part of the Sicilian identity and through this experience you will learn all about the local ingredients, cooking techniques, cultural traditions and family recipes.
• Private Sicilian cooking class in a beautiful home in Catania
• Learn to make a pasta dish and appetizer or dessert from scratch
• Cook using family recipes and learn tips and tricks to cook a traditional Italian meal
• Enjoy a homecooked meal with some local Sicilian wine
• Vegetarian options are available
Sample Menu
What You Get
Good To Know
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season. The dishes you will prepare will depend on the season and what is available in the market, as Mariella likes to use fresh, local and seasonal produce
- The meeting location for the cooking class and market tour is different. So please check the 'before you go' section on your ticket/voucher for more details
- Maria speaks limited English but she will have a friend or guide present who can speak English and Japanese
- The cost of your experience includes two glasses of local Sicilian wine
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointVia Antonino di Sangiuliano, Catania Città metropolitana di Catania Sicilia, Italy, IT, 95131
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End PointThis 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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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10 meals
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