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Siracusa Cooking Class: Traditional Sicilian Menu Preparation in a Garden Setting
4.9
33 Ratings
Arenella
Immerse yourself in a traditional Sicilian cooking class in the serene setting of a garden. Learn to prepare a delicious menu using fresh, local ingredients. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Via Isole delle Molucche, 8 - Enjoy a culinary class with a delightful tasting session in the garden.
Instagram: Teresa Zimmitti’s outdoor cooking lessons.
Available daily.
Additional options: Ortigia market exploration (recommended prior to the cooking class) € 50 per individual.
Additional service: transportation (€30 per individual).
In this authentic Sicilian journey, you’ll master the art of preparing traditional Sicilian dishes.
Our menu will feature exclusively local, fresh, and in-season produce.
My estate offers a serene, aromatic, and enjoyable outdoor setting, perfect for nature lovers.
If you’re seeking a culinary adventure during your holiday, this experience promises to be educational, entertaining, and tranquil.
Discover the secrets to transforming regional ingredients into exquisite meals.
Please communicate any dietary restrictions or preferences to enhance your dining experience.
You’ll have the pleasure of cooking and savoring your creations in the tranquility of the garden.
â—¾Booking required for sessions at 10:00 or 16:00.
What's Included
- Lunch included
Meal Options
- Apetizer - Sicilian appetizer of cooked vegetables( caponata, parmigiana…)or a fish or meat
- Sicilian dessert - Sicilian dessert
- First course - Pasta
Additional Information
▪ Connect with me on Instagram: Teresa Zimmitti’s outdoor cooking class.
Available hours: 10.00 and 15.45. Please get in touch with Teresa before making a reservation.
▪ In my unique Sicilian workshop, you’ll discover how to prepare local dishes. We’ll utilize only fresh, seasonal produce sourced from nearby farmers for our menu. You’ll enjoy this culinary experience in an open-air setting, surrounded by the serene and aromatic ambiance of nature. If you’re looking to incorporate a gastronomic adventure into your holiday, this offers not just a fun and enlightening experience, but also tranquility. You’ll learn the art of converting wholesome food into traditional and appetizing meals.
▪Transportation within the Siracusa region comes at an additional charge of €30 per person.
◾You’re welcome to celebrate your special occasion with lit candles.
◾For an additional €50 per person, you can join the Ortigia market tour which lasts approximately an hour. This tour allows you to sample local produce, purchase ingredients for our lunch, and receive smart recipe ideas along with my cookbook.
â–ªI also offer customized menus (not gluten-free).
- Notify Teresa of any food restrictions or unwelcome foods.
- No gluten free diet
Location
Via Isole delle Molucche
The cooking home lesson will be in my place in via Isole Molucche 8 T ( grey gate)seaside area ARENELLA -SIRACUSA , 15 minutes drive from Syracuse.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(33 Ratings)
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823benjyf
May 22, 2024
Fun and delicious! - We were treated to a delicious meal and engaging experience. Teresa has you choose your menu, and she uses the most delicious and fresh ingredients to create a wonderful (and filling!) meal. She explains the whole process and all of the ingredients and sends you off with cooking and travel tips, including a recipe booklet of her favorite recipes.
We are vegetarian and she was very accommodating of our needs.
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Travel42170985413
May 16, 2024
Don’t look anywhere else… - Teresa was kind enough to invite into her own kitchen and teach us recipes from her family’s recipe book that dates back decades.
She showed us everything she grows in her garden and how she implements them into the recipes.
Teresa taught us how to make authentic Sicilian recipes that I can’t wait to take back home. We made pumpkin gnocchi, breaded tuna steaks, and the best cannolis I have ever had.
Don’t look elsewhere and take the tour in Teresa’s garden and kitchen.
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Lucy_h
May 9, 2024
Highly recommend! - We had such a wonderful time on our class. Teresa is such a patient teacher. We made lovely food in the beautiful surroundings of the garden and having lunch at the end was amazing.
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Jeff_w
May 1, 2024
Very Pleased - An abundance of food with fresh ingredients in a lovely setting. A hands-on experience. Sicilian recipes provided.
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Jameswa5931ib
Apr 28, 2024
Delicious traditional food. Wonderful experience!! - Our experience was exceptional! All the food was delicious and Teresa is a great teacher. The entire experience was an A+. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in learning how to cook traditional Sicilian food.
Grazie mille, Teresa!
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Kyle
Apr 18, 2024
Authentic & fun cooking experience - My wife and I had an amazing experience cooking with Teresa. We’ve done cooking classes before in commercial kitchens, and this class in a local’s home was much more authentic. Our class had 4 people total, so the small group size allowed for a very personalized experience. As for Teresa, she’s very welcoming, friendly and a great instructor.
As for the menu, Teresa will either provide you with suggestions or allow you to make a request. We cooked arancini al ragu (upon request) and cannolis, plus a handful of other small appetizers. This experience was very much hands on — with a small group of 4, everyone took turns with each of the key steps in the recipes.
All the food turned out to taste magnificent and it was more than enough food for lunch (plus leftovers to takeaway). In addition to the food, we were also served coffee in the morning and wine during lunch. Teresa also sent us home with recipes of the items we cooked and a few of her other favorites that we didn’t cook. Lastly, Teresa’s home was lovely and a great environment for the class.
I would certainly return and recommend this experience. A very fun and authentic cooking course!
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O1253gialexm
Oct 30, 2023
Wonderful experience! - We had a great time and learned some Sicilian cooking! Teresa was very kind and made us feel welcome. She understands food and is a good teacher. We made ravioli from scratch and cooked pulpo Siciliana. Afterwards a delicious lunch.
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Leigho979
Oct 19, 2023
Splendid evening of Sicilian cooking in a gorgeous setting - I had the most wonderful evening at Teresa’s charming home - cooking traditional Sicilian dishes and enjoying her luscious backyard. The setting is beautiful. After travelling for sometime, it’s nice to be welcomed into someone’s home for a home cooked meal :) Teresa is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, organized & a pleasure to spend time with. She even sent me off with my own book of Sicilian recipes :) I look forward to returning next year. I cannot recommend this experience enough!
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Rachelgj6311ya
Oct 13, 2023
A wonderful time! - Teresa was fantastic ! She took she took the time to tailor the menu to our preferences. She was a great teacher and we learned so much. Not to mention the food was delicious! We had such a relaxing time in her garden and getting to know her. Would love to do it again!
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Northstar42634128600
Oct 6, 2023
Great experience with Teresa’s Cooking Class ! - We had a wonderful experience. Teresa was very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a highlight of our trip and would highly recommend! So fun!!
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