A very fun and educational experience. Our first cooking class ever and we had such fun and definitely learned a lot along the way! Our hosts were friendly, funny and helpful to all the guests. We had some great conversations with the other guests who came from other countries around Europe.I would highly recommend this experience!
Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina





At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $120 / person
- Location
- Sicily
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 200 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Porta Messina Restaurant Cooking Class
Description
Cooking Class Taormina For some years, the restaurant has offered the possibility to take Cooking Classes and attend a Pizza Making Course at our restaurants in Taormina. Courses are aimed at both beginners and experts, and provide the opportunity for entertaining experiences, which are both educational and unique to their kind. How to become a Chef ? Classes teach students how to make Sicilian Food, Meat dishes, Seafood dishes, Fresh Pasta, Sicilian Macaroni, Ravioli, Tortelloni, Tagliatelle, and how to prepare the Dough, Pizza, and Bread. Cooking lessons begin with a visit to the local Fish Markets, guided by the refined expertise of the Chef, demonstrating the best fish to buy on the day and bring with you to prepare with your own hands.
Tour Options
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Gluten Free Options
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina take?
Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Sicily experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 200 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Porta Messina Restaurant Cooking Class.
Reviews(200)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Really fun morning with Luca who was an excellent chef and host. We enjoyed making pasta, parmigiana, salting fish, and swordfish rolls. Lovely fruit, bread, cheese and wine platter during the break. The food was cooked and we had the chance to try all the dishes we made. A great way to spend the morning and make your own lunch.
We did this experience with parents and 14 and 16 yr olds. The overall experience was fun, however, we were very disappointed in the food. The food we made required a lot of “hands” directly on the food (no gloves) and then when we received the food no one got the food they actually made so between the 25 people in the class everyone got random food - which made it hard to eat. Also all the dishes seemed undercooked. We’ve done cooking classes before in Italy and the quality of this one was disappointing.
So much fun, chef was extremely funny and a great time! You learn how to make multiple dishes and the wine provided was great too!
This cooking class was incredible. It took place at a restaurant that was open and pretty busy, so it was really cool to get to be in the kitchen and watch the chefs work. On the night we went, we got a private experience with our chef while everyone else did the pizza and pasta class. Definitely do the cooking class, and do NOT eat before coming. We made a huge amount of food and a lot of different dishes, which we got the recipes for afterward. Paolo was so much fun to learn from - very charismatic, funny, and knowledgable. My only regret is that our schedule didn't allow us to come in the morning for the class since we would have been able to go to the market as part of the experience. Other than that, I would highly recommend this activity.
Excellent instruction and a great way to spend learning about local cuisine
10/10 - our group had children to seasoned cooking experience and everyone had fun! Only negative thing to say is it went by too fast and we wish we could have stayed longer. Giovanni and crew were amazing and helped shape the whole experience, from back stories about Sicily and cuisine to helping prep the meals. Fresh vegetables, fish, wine and cannoli.
Excellent. Great chef, very friendly and informative. Lovely people. Fantastic food. Learnt a lot and had a great time.
If you want an authentic Sicilian cooking lesson, this is it!! It was very well organized and our instructor, Luca, was awesome!! It was really fun and informative! The class exceeded our expectations, a truly great experience!!!
It was everything it was touted to be. A trip to a fresh food market with explanations of what vegetables were used for which dishes. Back at the restaurant, we made pasta, something akin to eggplant lasagne, fish baked in crusted sea salt and fish rolls that were grilled on skewers. Part way through we took a break to enjoy different cheeses, breads, meats (which I didn't eat, but my husband liked) and fruits. At the end, we all sat and ate a delicious feast! The entire group was from vastly different areas of the world and very friendly. Paolo was the head instructor/chef. He likes to make rather coarse comments and sexual innuendo, but was very kind, patient and attentive. Antony and Annalisa also spoke excellent English and were very knowledgeable and skilled. I highly recommend this class!
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