We loved every minute of our time learning how to make pasta in the traditional way, with fresh, local produce. Definitely worth a visit If you're in the area.

We loved our cooking class and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Hosted by the warm and welcoming Mariella, her husband Gino, and their friend Malene, the class felt like a delightful gathering of friends. We started with refreshing drinks—fresh strawberry puree mixed with prosecco—followed by delicious bruschetta and a selection of excellent local wines. The hands-on cooking was a highlight, as we learned to make authentic caponata and linguine with clams, both bursting with flavor. The meal concluded with a delectable dessert that perfectly capped our afternoon. The cozy home setting, fresh ingredients, and the joy of connecting with such lovely hosts made this an unforgettable culinary experience. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to immerse themselves in local culture and cuisine!

We loved the cooking class, the food was wonderful and we loved Mariella. It’s what a cooking class should be: home cooking of local cuisine in a lovely environment sprinkled with laughter and many useful tips! Thank you Mariella for opening your beautiful home and heart to share your wonderful cooking.

Teresa was a great host. She explained all the fresh ingredients used in the recipes and answered all our questions. It was a fun experience. Teresa has a beautiful home. She shared her recipes with us so we can cook them at home. We made arancini, meatballs and a pistachio cake. Delicious! This is the class to take if you want an authentic cooking class!!

Maurizio could not have been better: one part food culture historian, one part proud Ortigian guide, 100% excellent teacher and chef. The trip through the open market, where Maurizio was treated like a rock star by the vendors, was enjoyable as well as educational. The cheese tasting was divine. But the cooking lesson far exceeded my expectations. I learned some new techniques and my husband, who does not cook, picked up a few tricks. With Maurizio’s guidance, we made arancini, eggplant Parmagiana, and a delicious salad. An experience not to be missed.

We booked this as a cookery experience and gosh it was so much more than that. My three sons, aged late twenties and myself had just the best day ever. Carlo and Jesse could not have been more hospitable and generous. Everything about this experience is unique and I could not recommend it more highly. It was a very personal insight to a Sicilian family who cares greatly for the land and the environment they live in. Bravo!

Our class with Manuela was one of the highlights of our trip so Sicily. She and her mother were so welcoming into their home and arranged a fantastic meal. As we were cooking Manuela provided the history and cultural importance of the dishes and how they are had in Sicily. She also provided options as to how to change them up from time to time. It was very special and we are grateful for her time and insights.

My cooking class with Teresa Zimmitti turned out to be a private lesson! Teresa was a wonderful hostess who patiently taught me how to make 3 types of pasta in addition to pumpkin gnocchi, pesto and caponata. Her garden is lovely, a delightful place to cook - and then enjoy the fruit of out labors!

The class was a brilliant experience. Michael was a great teacher and the dishes we made together were delicious. It was well organised and sitting down to eat together at the end of the class was lovely. What a fun thing to do in Palermo and a brilliant way to get an introduction to Sicilian cooking. I would highly recommend to anyone even slightly "foodie" visiting Palermo who is looking for a different and fun experience on their travels.

We had a great time during our cooking class in Catania with Mariella. Mariella welcomed us into her beautiful home graciously with her husband Gino. We enjoyed learning how to cook traditional Sicilian pasta with dessert and enjoyed appetizers and wine with the experience. Such a unique opportunity to be welcomed into a local's home and experience both cooking and sharing a meal together. It was one of our favorite parts of our vacation! I would highly recommend to other travelers!

While visiting the beautiful Sicily island (Italy) this past month of September, my husband and I decided to fulfill the long postponed wish of learning to make the very famous and unique Napolitan Pizza! After searching for the best option, we opted for the highly reputed "Master Class", from Alessandro. The class was given by Alessandro himself, who taught the secrets of the art of cooking a true "Pizza Napolitana". This was a hands-on experience! Each of us made our own dough, following a precise step-by-step preparation, to ensure the unique and delicious texture and quality that the Pizza Napolitana has. It was trully an unique and delightful experience!

While visiting the beautiful Sicily island (Italy) this past month of September, my husband and I decided to fulfill the long postponed wish of learning to make the very famous and unique Napolitan Pizza! After searching for the best option, we opted for the highly reputed "Master Class", from Alessandro. The class was given by Alessandro himself, who taught the secrets of the art of cooking a true "Pizza Napolitana". This was a hands-on experience! Each of us made our own dough, following a precise step-by-step preparation, to ensure the unique and delicious texture and quality that the Pizza Napolitana has. It was trully an unique and delightful experience!

A group of seven of us were on a walking tour of SE Sicily. It happened that one of our group was having a birthday on our last day. As a surprise for her we arranged for all of us to attend a cooking class. From the first contact, Teresa was wonderful. She was very responsive and arranged for transportation to her lovely house. We met in her peaceful garden where she had all the necessary cooking ingredients and utensils laid out. After serving us coffee, we got to work. We cooked caponata (her grandmother's recipe ), made cavatelli from scratch, a pistachio pesto, and a beautiful parmigiana. The gran finale was Teresa helping us to make a classic cannoli filled birthday cake. We delighted in the feast served with chilled white wine. Teresa brought out her home made limoncello as we sang happy birthday. It was a memorable birthday celebration and a highlight of our trip. Grazie mille to our fabulous and talented host, Teresa!!

my friends and I came here on our final night in Catania and we are glad we saved the best till last! Had the greatest time and the pizza at the end was delicious. The hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly and really made us feel at home. They went over and beyond to make our experience memorable. I recommend you book this pizza making class when in Catania- you won’t regret it!

Manuela was a wonderful host. She was patient and kind. Manuela taught us to make 4 courses of authentic Sicialian foods. It is apparent she has great experience. The recipes we made were some of the best foods we have had in our life. Request Manuela for your next cooking class. You won’t regret it.