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.
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.
Grazia can accommodate a vegetarian and vegan diet on request, if informed in advance. Grazia speaks limited English, so her chef partner, Simona, will be present during the experience to help translate.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Please choose ONE menu from the below options:Sicilian class: Bruschetta with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes + Sicilian sweet and sour caponata or eggplant parmigiana + Spaghetti alla Norma rolls (spaghetti rolls with with eggplant and ricotta) + Cannolo with fresh ricotta + Sicilian red winePizza class: Pizza with different Sicilian topping + Scacciata catanese (Sicilian cheese pie) + Cannolo with fresh ricotta + Sicilian red wineFresh pasta class: Two kinds of fresh pasta (tagliatelle, pappardelle, orecchiette or tortellini) with ragù and Sicilian pesto + Sicilian red wine Street food class: Arancini (fried rice balls) + Sicilian almond paste (cookies) + Sicilian red wineGrazia is a passionate Sicilian cook and local expert based in Catania. Her culinary journey began in childhood, learning to cook from her grandmother. She later pursued formal training at a cooking school, specializing in traditional Sicilian cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Today, Grazia delights in preparing specialties such as caponata, parmigiana, pasta alla Norma, cannoli, arancini, fresh pasta, and pizza. Through her Catania cooking class, Grazia aims to share her deep connection to Sicily’s culture and food. Her classes are more than just cooking lessons - they are a celebration of Sicilian history, flavors, and sustainable practices. It is an immersive, hands-on experience that allows travelers to connect with the rich traditions of her homeland while enjoying the freshest ingredients and authentic recipes.
