Cookery in the Garden & Market Tour

Stroll the local outdoor fish market – which reminds you an African souk with all the fishermen shouting their prices – with our hostess. Use local ingredients to make classic dishes and celebrate Sicily’s world-renowned cuisine.  Develop your cooking skills and learn some delicious new recipes and secrets that even local people don’t know yet with guidance and tips from your chef. The class takes place at a beautiful ancient villa with a private garden where our hostess Maria Teresa welcomes you.

TOUR LENGHT: 5.30h (plus 1.30h of time at leisure). It also includes lunch and tour of the market,  in addition at the transfer time as follows:

– from Catania area: 1 hour;

– from Taormina or Siracusa: 1.30h;

– from Messina: 2.30h.

OVERVIEW

 

Once got to Catania our hostess who is even a tour guide and expert sommelier will show you the historical sights of the Baroque town and take you around areas known by only locals. The stroll ends to the local colorful market where the stalls show fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and freshly caught fish from the teeming waters of the surrounding sea. A trail of discovery of mixes of tastes that makes local cuisine a feast for the senses; ingredients from which to take tips to purchase what needed for our recipes. With the fresh ingredients from the market Maria Teresa will welcome you at her beautiful home of the begin of 20th century with original antique furnishings, located in the central via Etnea. The traditional kitchen, leading to the garden, was modernized so that everyone can participate in preparing the dishes. Next, it’s time for all us to sit down at this elegant setting to enjoy our freshly prepared meal, matched with excellent wine of course. You’ll have time at leisure in the afternoon to walk around on your own or take in some Italian shopping.

TOUR INFO 

PRICE

It  is calculated per person  according to the number of participants and the point of pick up, as follows:

2 pax  – 3 pax –  4 pax – 5 pax –  6 pax.

With more participants than two people the price lowers gradually.Over 14 years old, same price as adults.

Inclusions: 

– Pickups at your convenient point in Catania, Taormina and Siracusa areas by a private car service.
– Market tour
– Lunch
– Drinks
– Recipe of each dish

Exclusions:
– Personal expenses
– Tips and gratuities
– Optional activities cost

Please note: the class can include other participants up to a maximum of six people. At the end of the class, 1.30h of free time is included. Additional time it is still allowed if agreed before with the driver. Each additional hour is charged 7 Euro per person and is payable to the driver directly.

For exact price calculation, please, send us inquiry via e-mail  

HOW TO BOOK

Privately, a booking form – which  incorporates all terms and conditions (deposit, payment, cancellation and responsibility) – will be sent you, to be signed for acceptance.  If the booking is made within 30 days before the tour’s start date, the full amount is required at the time of reservation. The deposit will be treated as part payment of the total amount due. Inquiry