Cooking classes
Cooking Class with cous cous, gnocchetti, almond biscuit
5.0
Gilda
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Hands-on cooking class with bruschetta, 3 recipes (starter, pasta and dessert)
Private Experience
Your experience
- My special Sicilian cous cous
- Ricotta dumplings with basil from my garden
- Avola almond biscuits
After a tour of the market, where we will buy fresh products of our choice, we will go to my house and cook together.
It will be a pleasant lunch under the banner of typical Sicilian cuisine. I love to cook in company and tell the reason why it is chosen. A certain product in my recipe. I use a lot the products of my land and my city so in my recipes you will often find almonds, from the nearby city of Avola (almond Pizzita of Avola igp) and lemons (the female lemon of Syracuse igp). We will prepare fresh pasta and season it with the fresh ingredients purchased at the market. My secret ingredient in the kitchen is the love for the territory and respect for tradition with some small innovation and customization.
Vegan
Vegetarian
€145.00 per guest
(€72.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €145.00
€145.00
per guest€72.50 per child
Reviews
5.0
16 reviews
- My cooking course with Gilda was incredibly special and I absolutely loved it. Not only is she incredibly kind and personal and went out of her way to make me feel comfortable, but the food was brilliant. She contacted me in advance offering different options of what we cooked and the food was absolutely delicious. We had a lovely evening eating with her son. Thank you again. l'd recommend this experience to anyone
- My husband and I were on vacation for our Honeymoon. We decided to take a cooking class and Gilda did NOT disappoint. We had the best time and learned so much. This was definitely a highlight of our trip and would highly recommend this to anyone considering it.
- We had a wonderful experience thanks to Gilda, who welcomed us into her beautiful home with great care and attention to detail. Every corner was lovingly cared for, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere perfect for our bachelorette party. The cooking class was fun and engaging: Gilda thought of everything, guiding us with professionalism and passion in preparing delicious dishes. Each course was a triumph of flavors and sharing, turning dinner into a special moment that we will remember for a long time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this unique experience, which we recommend to anyone who wants to spend an evening enjoying good food, conviviality, and the warmth of a true home!
- I would like to comment and say how wonderful Gilda was - it was one of the highlights of our trip We loved her and her passion kindness - food we made was amazing We had the best time and I can’t say enough how wonderful she was and how she went above and beyond to accommodate us and our schedule She was so friendly and caring and it was like we knew each other for years Thank you to Gilda!!!
- By far, our day with Gilda was the best cooking experience, our family has ever had. The trip through the market was incredible. Gilda taught us volumes about what makes Sililian cuisune so unique. She was a lavish and generous host who taught us a great deal about Sicilian cooking well beyond the exquisite dishes she prepared. Gilda has an impressive education and career as a chef. With her kind and generous personality, learning and cooking with her was a pleasure.
Chloe - September 2025
Hannah S - August 2025
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Daniela - March 2025
Patti - November 2024
The Santangelo Family - July 2024
€145.00 per guest
(€72.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €145.00
€145.00 per guest
Where
Gilda
Cesarina from 2018Location: Syracuse (SR) Languages: Italian and EnglishFrom its fascinating position by the sea to its archaeological monuments, Syracuse is the perfect city to relax under the sun on beautiful beaches, experience a classic tragedy in the ancient Greek theater, or lose yourself in the narrow streets of Ortigia — the historic center — guided by the sounds, the colors, or the tantalizing aroma of Sicilian cuisine… And if you follow that aroma of traditional Sicilian dishes, you’ll find your way to my home. I’m Gilda, and I have an innate passion for cooking. I love preparing food and welcoming friends and family, organizing lunches and dinners at home.
I always strive to make everyone feel at home — the atmosphere around my table is cheerful and lively, and it's always filled with flowers and color!
I always strive to make everyone feel at home — the atmosphere around my table is cheerful and lively, and it's always filled with flowers and color!
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