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Vegetarian & Vegan
2 Adults x $69.82
$139.64
Approx Total
$139.64
Duration: 4 hours
Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina with Chef Mimmo Siciliano
2 Adults x $69.82
$139.64
Approx Total
$139.64
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian
Private transportation
Multilingual guided tour to the local market
Taxes
Wine tasting
Lunch
Mineral water
Cheese and salami tasting in the restaurant
Certificate of participation
Apron for food preparation
Cooking lesson
Coffee Break with coffee and/or tea
Extra alcoholic drinks
Overview
Learn how to cook delicious Sicilian specialties in a family atmosphere, a few steps from the beach and the sea, with a professional Chef. We will make your holiday in Sicily very special thanks tp the flavors and aromas of our splendid land.
You will taste a thousand of ingredients wisely mixed together so as to never create monotony and you will discover new flavors through rich dishes that smell of sea, mountain, almond, ricotta or even oil, earth, life, of something good.
Meeting points
Meet the Chef Mimmo Siciliano at the Arch "Porta Messina" in Taormina
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Meet up with the chef Mimmo Siciliano in the historical center of Taormina and visit the local market. Tasting various fresh vegetable products, cheeses sold by local sellers. Choose the dishes to cook with the Chef based on the fresh and seasonal ingredients found at the market. Continue towards the Restaurant "Ahoy Bistrò Siciliano" in Giardini Naxos (transfer included in the price), 15 minutes from the market, facing the sea and the Bay of Naxos and Taormina, and wine tasting with focaccia, cold cuts, and local Sicilian cheeses. After wearing the apron, preparation of 3 traditional Sicilian dishes: an appetizer, a fish dish and different types of fresh pasta made by customers with their own hands.
Discover Sicily in its unique flavors, from Pachino cherry tomatoes to the Bronte pistachio located at the base of Etna volcano. Delight in the scent of aubergines while you prepare a plate of pasta alla norma, and discover the flavors of our sea through fresh fish taken at the market, and flavored with spices such as capers from the Aeolian Islands and olives born from the fertile volcanic land. And then everyone at the table for the typical lunch on festive days a few meters from the beach and the sea. Finally, delivery of diplomas and autographed apron as a souvenir of a special day. At the end of the experience, customers will be taken back to the meeting point.
Sample Menu
STARTER
Caponata Siciliana
Typical product of Sicilian cuisine with aubergines dressed with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives and capers, in a sweet and sour sauce.
MAIN
Fresh pasta made with your hands
Preparation of different types of fresh pasta handmade by customers, under the supervision of the Chef, and seasoned with fresh tomato sauce.
MAIN
"Ghiotta" fish
Second course of fish found fresh with customers at the local market, cooked in tomato, caper and olive sauce, to absorb all the aromas and flavors
Additional Info
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
Free Cancellation
September 19100% refund
September 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Amazing family cooking class with a great chef and a beautiful location.
Published on Jan, 2025
One of the best excursions we’ve ever done on any trip and we do a lot. The chef and his mom were amazing and they made the entire experience so much fun. We made our own lunch and then we ate like Kings and queens. Beautiful area looking right out at the water from where you are making the food. Would highly recommend this to any family.
Fantastic Sicilian experience!
Published on Jan, 2025
The cooking class with Chef Mimmo along with his mom, Francesca, was the highlight of our trip! The food was fantastic and would strongly recommend!
Perfect Sicilian Cooking Experience
Published on Jan, 2025
I have taken many cooking classes and this was one of the best for many reasons. The food we made was amazing and it was an opportunity to focus on Sicilian foods. The location of the restaurant by the sea at Giardini-Naxos was so beautiful. The facilities were perfect and the session was highly organized. Perhaps the best part was the people. The family that runs the restaurant is so warm and lovely and it was such a special experience. I cannot rate this any higher.
Wonderful small group cooking/eating experience
Published on Jan, 2025
Wonderful small group (5 people) experience with Chef Mimmo. The meetup at Porta Messina and transfer to/from the restaurant were easy. We had a great time making pasta (6 different shapes), 3 vegetarian dishes/sauces, and a fish dish. Best of all, we consumed our results accompanied by good wine and conversation with Chef Mimmo and others in our group. Definitely recommended!
Don’t Miss This Experience!!
Published on Jan, 2025
Absolutely wonderful experience. Loved everything we did and atmosphere and vibe was so fun! Our whole family loved it! Would highly recommend!!
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