Sicilian home restaurant: a journey into traditional tastes

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What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English, Italian
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Join us in Catania for a hands-on Sicilian cooking class. Learn from a local chef, explore traditional recipes, and adapt dishes to dietary needs. Savor cultural essence in every bite.

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

Experience Details

Discover the culinary art in our interactive cooking class where an experienced local chef will guide you through traditional techniques easily replicated at home. Live an experience full of learning, immersing yourself in the traditions and secrets of our cuisine. You will learn to select ingredients and master recipes that will blend culture and taste in each dish. With options to suit every diet, including gluten-free and lactose-free vegetarian menus tell us your needs for a personalised service. During the course, we will capture special moments with live photographs and provide you with a printed copy of the recipes, so you can easily replicate the dishes at home. Take part in our course and bring home not only new culinary skills, but also the true spirit of our gastronomic culture. Sign up now for a culinary adventure that will transform the way you cook, reinvigorate your passion for cooking and leave you with unforgettable memories

Sample Menu

STARTER
Bruschettoni of Tomatoes
Bruschettoni toasted bread with onion tomato and salted ricotta (also gluten-free and lactose-free)
STARTER
Eggplant Parmesan or Sicilian Caponata
Caponata eggplant, peppers, onion, celery, olives, capers and tomato or Parmigiana eggplant slices, fried, mozzarella sauce and baked basil
MAIN
Fresh pasta to the norm
Fresh pasta with eggplant tomato basil and salted ricotta cheese tribute to Vincenzo Bellini's work Norma (also gluten and lactose free)
DESSERT
Cake cannolo with Sicilian Ricotta
Cold dessert to eat at the end of the meal consisting of Sicilian Ricotta, chocolate chips and candied fruit flavored with the famous Sicilian cassata

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes
Private Cooking Class
Bottled water
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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
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

During the cooking class with Marina, you will discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine: Introduction: Marina introduces the history and traditions of Sicilian cuisine, highlighting the importance of fresh ingredients. Selection of Ingredients: You will learn to select the best ingredients for traditional Sicilian dishes. Preparation of dishes: Marina will guide you in the preparation of recipes such as homemade pasta, cannoli, crispelle and parmesan. Cooking techniques: You will acquire specific techniques of Sicilian cuisine. Stories and Culture: You will hear stories behind each dish, for an immersion in Sicilian culture. Live pictures: Photos will be taken during the class to document your experience. Tasting: You will have the opportunity to taste the dishes you have prepared. Paper recipes: You will receive the printed recipes so you can replicate them at home. Tips for Cooking at Home: Marina will provide advice on how to prepare these dishes in your kitchen.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
14/01/2025 - 31/07/2026
MONDAY
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SUNDAY
08:00 - 23:30

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Viale Mario Rapisardi 84, Viale Mario Rapisardi, Catania Città metropolitana di Catania Sicilia, Italy, IT, 95123

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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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