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A kitchen with a woman cooking pasta, a pot on the stove, and a person standing by. 2
A street market with a vendor selling fish and oranges. 3
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A frying pan with mussels on a balcony. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is £195 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover authentic Sicilian home cooking in the heart of Catania with local host Mariella. Choose from six private culinary experiences, including hands-on pizza cooking classes, traditional Sicilian pasta cooking classes, or a market tour followed by a cooking class and meal. Every experience takes place in Mariella's welcoming home overlooking the sea, where you'll learn family recipes, cook with fresh seasonal ingredients, and enjoy genuine Sicilian hospitality.

    After working in the industry for 35+ years, Mariella shares her lifelong passion for Sicilian cuisine with travellers from around the world. Along the way, you'll discover how Greek, Roman and Arab influences shaped Sicily's unique food traditions.

    • Choose from six private cooking experiences (pizza, pasta or market + cooking)
    • Learn authentic Sicilian family recipes using seasonal local ingredients
    • Enjoy your homemade meal paired with two glasses of Sicilian wine
    • Vegetarian options available

Activity location

  • Via Antonino di Sangiuliano
    • Via Antonino di Sangiuliano
    • 95131, Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Antonino di Sangiuliano
    • Via Antonino di Sangiuliano
    • 95131, Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Check availability

Evening Pizza Cooking Class

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
£194.64 x 1 Adult£194.64
Total
Price is £194.64
Until Fri, 30 Oct

Evening Sicilian Cooking Class

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
£194.64 x 1 Adult£194.64
Total
Price is £194.64
Until Fri, 30 Oct

Morning Pizza Cooking Class

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
£194.64 x 1 Adult£194.64
Total
Price is £194.64
Until Fri, 30 Oct

Morning Sicilian Cooking Class

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
£194.64 x 1 Adult£194.64
Total
Price is £194.64
Until Fri, 30 Oct

Market + Cooking Class + Lunch

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
£239.73 x 1 Adult£239.73
Total
Price is £239.73
Until Fri, 30 Oct

Market + Pizza Class + Lunch

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
£239.73 x 1 Adult£239.73
Total
Price is £239.73
Until Fri, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local Sicilian wine pairing
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking assistant
  • Inclusions
    Market tour (if selected)
  • Inclusions
    Private Sicilian cooking class and meal with Mariella
  • Inclusions
    Homecooked Sicilian meal
  • Inclusions
    Choice of six tour options

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Menu varies seasonally based on fresh local ingredients.
    • Vegetarian diets can be accommodated. Please advise when booking.
    • Please notify us of allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.
    • Mariella speaks limited English. An English- and Japanese-speaking assistant will accompany the experience.
    • The cooking class and market tour have different meeting locations. Please refer to your voucher for details.
    • Mariella's apartment is located on the seventh floor and is accessible by lift. Please note there is a short flight of stairs leading to the lift, so the experience may not be suitable for wheelchair users or guests with significant mobility limitations.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Join local host Mariella in her welcoming home in the heart of Catania for a private Sicilian culinary experience. When booking, choose one of three experiences: Pizza Cooking Class + Meal (lunch or dinner), where you'll make traditional Sicilian pizza from scratch, along with a seasonal starter and dessert; Pasta Cooking Class + Meal (lunch or dinner), where you'll prepare a seasonal Sicilian menu featuring an starter, a traditional pasta dish and dessert; or Market Tour + Cooking Class + Lunch, where you'll meet Mariella at Piazza Duomo, explore Catania's lively fish market, shop for fresh seasonal ingredients, then return to her home to cook and enjoy your meal together. All experiences include two glasses of local Sicilian wine. Please note: the pasta class is not a handmade pasta-making class. Instead, Mariella uses high-quality, store-bought pasta made from organically grown ancient Sicilian grains, allowing the class to focus on authentic Sicilian recipes, cooking techniques, and flavours. Learn treasured family recipes, discover Sicilian culinary traditions, and enjoy local hospitality and a meal with this Catanian family in Mariella's home overlooking the sea.

Location

Activity location

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    Via Antonino di Sangiuliano
    • Via Antonino di Sangiuliano
    • 95131, Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via Antonino di Sangiuliano
    • Via Antonino di Sangiuliano
    • 95131, Catania, Sicilia, Italy

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