• Via Antonino di Sangiuliano - This is a wonderful chance to visit a local’s home and immerse yourself in traditional culture and cuisine. Mariella’s residence is situated in the historic heart of Catania, offering stunning sea views from her kitchen. During this 3-hour Sicilian cooking class, participants will learn to prepare two dishes from scratch. The Catania cooking lesson is interactive, allowing you to cook a pasta dish and either an appetizer or a dessert together. You might learn to make linguine with mussels, spaghetti with cuttlefish, pappardelle with clams, pasta alla norma, aubergine parmigiana, caponata, or a dessert. The dishes prepared will vary based on the season and market availability, as Mariella prefers using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. She will guide you in cooking a traditional Italian meal, which you will later savor with some local Sicilian wine.

If you opt for the market tour, please meet Mariella at Piazza Duomo and proceed to the neighborhood fish market in Catania. Visit Mariella’s preferred vendors and assist her in purchasing fish and other ingredients needed for your cooking class. After the market tour, return to Mariella’s home for your cooking class and meal experience.

• Private Sicilian cooking class and meal with Mariella
• Visit a neighborhood fish market (market tour option)
• Alcoholic beverages

• Caponata with eggplant (salad) or Parmigiana (baked dish with sauce and cheese) -
• Pasta alla norma (eggplant pasta) or Pasta with fish -
• Cannoli with ricotta or Biancomangiare (milk pudding) -

Mariella was born and raised in Catania, and after working in the confectionery and gift sector for 35 years, she has now decided to dedicate herself to cooking. She is so excited to share her passion for food with travelers visiting Italy. At Mariella’s home you will get glimpse into Sicilian cuisine. From the Greeks - with their passion for fish, olives and pistachios, to the Romans - with their cultivation of wheat and grapes and to the Arabs - for introducing couscous. Gastronomy has always been an integral part of the Sicilian identity and through this experience you will learn all about the local ingredients, cooking techniques, cultural traditions and family recipes.

• Private Sicilian cooking class in a beautiful home in Catania
• Learn to make a pasta dish and appetizer or dessert from scratch
• Cook using family recipes and learn tips and tricks to cook a traditional Italian meal
• Enjoy a homecooked meal with some local Sicilian wine
• Vegetarian options are available

• Menu may vary depending on the season. The dishes you will prepare will depend on the season and what is available in the market, as Mariella likes to use fresh, local and seasonal produce
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
• Maria speaks limited English but she will have a friend or guide present who can speak English and Japanese
• The cost of your experience includes two glasses of local Sicilian wine
• The meeting location for the cooking class and market tour is different. So please check the ‘before you go’ section on your ticket/voucher for more details

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.