Taormina Market Visit and Sea View Sicilian Cooking Class
About Taormina Market Visit and Sea View Sicilian Cooking Class
This cooking class with Chef Mimmo starts at a small local market in Taormina and continues at a restaurant by the sea, where you cook and eat traditional Sicilian dishes. It has 779 reviews and a 4.9 rating.
The class lasts about 4 hours, with prices from about $126 per person. Lunch and drinks are included.
What’s included
- Taxes
- Apron for Food Preparation
- Private transfer from the small local market in Taormina to the seaside restaurant
- Lunch
- Wine Tasting
- Tasting of Mini Sicilian Cannoli and Limoncello
- Cheese and Cured Meat Tasting at the Restaurant
- Certificate of Participation
- Cooking Class
- Coffee Break with Coffee and/or Tea
- Multilingual Guided Tour of the Local Market
- Mineral Water
Meeting point
Meeting point with Chef Mimmo Siciliano in front of Bar Don Diego, at Via Luigi Pirandello nr. 1 in Taormina.
What to expect on the day
You meet the chef in Taormina and visit a small market to see fresh, seasonal produce. A private transfer then takes the group to the seaside restaurant. After a coffee break and a cheese and cured meat tasting, you cook Sicilian dishes with ingredients such as local olive oil, almonds and ricotta, then sit down to eat them with wine. The class ends with mini cannoli, limoncello and a certificate.
Prices and extra costs
- Included: A guided market visit, transfer from the market to the restaurant, the cooking class, apron, lunch, wine tasting, water, coffee or tea, a cheese and cured meat tasting, mini cannoli, limoncello, a certificate and taxes.
- Not included: Extra alcoholic drinks.
What to bring
- An appetite, as lunch is a full meal.
- Comfortable shoes for the market and cooking.
Tips for a better day
- Meeting point: Meet Chef Mimmo in front of Bar Don Diego at Via Luigi Pirandello 1 in Taormina.
- Tell them early: Share any food allergies or diets when you book.
Who it’s best for
Best for: Food lovers and couples staying in Taormina who want a hands-on cooking day.
Consider another option if: You prefer to see a volcano. The Mount Etna and Taormina day tour visits Etna’s lava fields and craters.
Restrictions
Strollers are allowed and infant seats are available. Service animals are allowed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
FAQ about Taormina Market Visit and Sea View Sicilian Cooking Class
How long is the Taormina cooking class?
About 4 hours.
Where does it start?
In front of Bar Don Diego, Via Luigi Pirandello 1, Taormina.
Is there a market visit?
Yes. The class starts with a guided visit to a small local market.
How do we get from the market to the restaurant?
A private transfer is included.
Is lunch included?
Yes. You eat the dishes you cook.
Is wine included?
Yes. A wine tasting is included. Extra drinks cost more.
Is there dessert?
Yes. Mini cannoli and limoncello.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Everyone receives a certificate of participation.
Is an apron provided?
Yes.
How much does it cost?
From about $126 per person.
