SICILY · DINNER EXPERIENCES
The 12 best dinner experiences you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Learn pizza and chocolate gelato with a chef in Palermo, then eat your creations with wine. Includes recipes and dinner, in 3 hours.
“This class was fantastic, would recommend to anybody!! Beautiful and roomy work area, extremely well organised and our cook was so much fun. One of my best Sicilian experiences so far”
Hands-on Sicilian cooking class in Catania. Make caponata, fresh pasta alla Norma, and cannoli in a small group, with wine.
“Had a fun day cooking with my friends. Learned some new things. Food was quite delightful. Only thing missing was some Sicilian music to really get the cooking juices flowing!”
Private 4-course Sicilian cooking demo at a Cefalù home with wines and coffee. Meet a local Cesarina and enjoy family recipes.
“Our host Rosa Maria was absolutely fabulous so warm, friendly, a great host into her home and a fantastic Cook. It was a great experience and I’d recommend it to anybody.”
Enjoy a private Palermo home-style 4-course meal with a show cooking demo, Sicilian family recipes, and regional wines, in about 3 hours.
“It was all fantastic. Giovanni and his family were wonderful hosts. The food was fabulous and the cooking lesson really interesting and great fun. It was a lovely evening in good company”
Wellness in Marsala’s pink salt pans on Isola Grande, with a short boat cruise and starlit Sicilian buffet dinner. Guided, 7 hours.
“escursione stupenda, luogo magico da incorniciare, cibo ottimo e non da meno la cortesia e le curiosità inaspettate dai guardiani del luogo. da vivere una volta nella vita!!!”
A private 4-course meal in a Catania home with a show cooking demo, regional wines, and an official apron souvenir, in about 3 hours.
“Maruzio was wonderful, what a fantastic host. There was so much tasty and delicious food. He showed us how to make homemade pasta his kindness and love for cooking really shone through. It was the perfect afternoon. I highly recommend this activity for anyone who loves great food. Such a kind and generous host.”
A small-group, 4-hour Palermo dinner with a local chef, 4 courses, local wine, and Marsala, served in a warm setting.
“We had excellent time with guide Fulvio. Recomend to eweryone who want to try diferent street food in Palermo with touch of history. Fulvio prepared some food surprises. I can't tell you more. Try it.”
Private 4-course Ragusa dining in a local home with a cooking demo, family recipes, and wine and coffee included.
“This was absolutely incredible. The people in the food were a 10 out of 10.”
Palermo home-style private chef dinner on a balcony over Piazza San Domenico, with a 4-course seasonal menu and Sicilian wine.
“Wow! Dining at Patricia’s house was nothing short of unforgettable. From the moment my cousin and I stepped through her door, we were welcomed not just as a guest but as family. Her warmth set the tone for an evening that felt like a heartfelt celebration of Sicilian culture. The food was absolutely divine. Every dish was a love letter to Sicily. We later learned that Patrizia wrote a cookbook of her amazing recipes and we were quick to take the book home with us. Her home is beautiful and right in the center of Palermo. This is a highly recommended activity.”
Cook Sicilian classics in Catania with a hands-on class and lunch or dinner, plus wine tasting and cannoli, in 3 hours.
“Simona was a fantastic teacher . I can’t wait to get home to cook these meals for my family! She was friendly, easy to understand and there was so much food to eat. We also had a bottle of wine to drink with our 3 course meal. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a taste of Sicily !!! Lots of fun xx”
Sunset boat tour on Sicily’s Cyclops Coast, then dinner at a Sicilian family home in Acireale, with pickup and guided stops.
“Very warm welcome, good explanations, and the dinner with the family was 5 stars, recommended!”
Palermo social cooking class with chef Antonio, outdoor home kitchen dinner, and a four-course meal with wine and limoncello.
“If you are searching for a special type of cooking class - search no further. Antonio provided a terrific blend of socializing / storytelling, while having us perform some basic ingredient prep. Located in his house just south of Palermo (his son provided transportation), he entertained our group of 4 in a unique and custom courtyard in his backyard. Easy conversation and preparing & eating great food made for a wonderful event.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
