During your contemporary pizza making class in Catania, Sicily, join Alessandro in his kitchen to learn to knead the flour, roll out the dough, choose fresh ingredients, bake your pizza and finally relish the fruits of your labor. A connoisseur of pizzas, Alessandro teaches you how to make the perfect contemporary pizza. First prepare the dough, then after rolling out the dough, you can choose your toppings: fresh ingredients that are in season and of the highest quality. Then bake your pizza in the oven and later join Alessandro at the table to share the pizza you cooked accompanied by a glass of excellent locally brewed beer and a traditional Sicilian entrée.

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Meet your host, Luca, at Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata in Piazza del Duomo, then take a short stroll to the bustling Catania Fish Market. This vibrant morning market is filled with local fishmongers and produce vendors, their stalls shaded by colorful umbrellas. As you wander through the market, Luca will introduce you to his favorite vendors, sharing insights about Sicilian ingredients and culinary traditions. Together, you'll select a few fresh ingredients that you'll later use in your hands-on cooking class. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of authentic Sicilian life during this one-hour guided market tour, a perfect introduction to the region’s rich food culture.

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Join Grazia and Simona in their well equipped cooking studio in Catania for an authentic Sicilian cooking class, where you will learn to prepare traditional dishes passed down through generations. Grazia shares recipes from her rich Sicilian heritage, taught to her by her grandmother, the foods she loves and grew up eating. In this hands-on Catania cooking class, lasting around 3 hours, you will cook two dishes from a choice of four menus: typical Sicilian or pizza or fresh pasta or street food. For example, in the typical Sicilian menu, you will prepare bruschetta with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes or sweet and sour caponata, and spaghetti alla norma rolls (spaghetti with eggplant and ricotta). At the end of the class, Grazia will show you how to make cannoli with fresh ricotta (you’ll watch, not cook). Afterward, you can enjoy your delicious creations, paired with a glass of red wine. <br><br>This cooking class in Catania is perfect for food lovers and travelers seeking an authentic Sicilian experience, eager to learn traditional family recipes from a passionate local and hear stories about culinary traditions.

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My mom and I did the fish market shopping and lunch. It was a beautiful, unforgettable day! Mariella and Gino are wonderful hosts. I highly recommend!

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