Cooking Classes
Hands in the dough: Sicilian sfincione and pizza!
5.0
Local food
Luigina
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
This experience will give you hours of pure lightheartedness surrounded by nature. You will enjoy learning the art of making sfincione and a traditional Sicilian pizza called "facci ri vecchia."
Starting with simple ingredients such as flour, water and yeast, you will quickly see the fruit of your labor, baked by an authentic wood-fired oven that will give everything a special flavor.
Remaining char: 500
Total: €92.00
€92.00
per guest€46.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
7 reviews
- Unforgettable Italian Cooking Experience! If you are looking for an authentic, hands-on culinary experience in Sicily, Luigina's home cooking class is absolute perfection. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed like family by her and her mother Maria. The atmosphere was incredibly warm and inviting, and learning to prepare traditional dishes step-by-step using fresh, local ingredients made all the difference. Luigina shared not just recipes, but the rich history, techniques, and love behind Italian home cooking. The highlight, of course, was sitting down to enjoy the delicious meal we prepared together—paired with wonderful conversation and great wine. Everything tasted incredible, and I’m leaving with unforgettable memories (and skills I can’t wait to show off back home). A absolute 10/10 experience—cannot recommend it enough!
- Gina was a wonderful teacher and everything turned out delicious! we had so much fun cooking and talking and eating. It was like learning to cook in your your Mamma or Nonnas kitchen. Gina was so sweet and authentic. Her husband stopped in to sample the food with us and he was delightful too. If you are ever in Sicily and you have any interest in cooking, take a class with Gina. You will not be disappointed!
- A unique experience. We laughed, learned, cooked and, above all, met an authentic Sicilian couple, in love with their land and their cuisine, who passed on the art of good cooking to us. It was a pleasure to share it with Gina and her attentive husband who took care of us and pampered us at every moment. If you are in the area, take the opportunity to dine with authentic products of unparalleled quality. THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU.
- I cannot express enough gratitude for my experience with Luigina—she is simply amazing! From the start, her kindness and warmth made me feel so welcome, and she shared her passion for Sicilian cooking with such genuine enthusiasm. The setting was beautiful, and despite the rainy weather, we got to make pizza in her son's cozy Airbnb with a wood-fired oven. Her husband, who handled the fire, was just as sweet, making the whole experience feel like a true family gathering. Luigina’s teaching style was so natural; she made everything feel easy and enjoyable. Every ingredient was fresh, including her own handmade sauce, and I got to try so many different pizza combinations—all incredibly delicious. She even made special dough balls; some with sugar and some with cheese, that added a unique touch to the experience. Plus, she took the time to explain how to make arancini, which was such a fantastic bonus! Even when a huge storm hit, Luigina and her husband went out of their way to drive me back to my accommodation, showing just how thoughtful and caring they are. The food, the atmosphere, and Luigina’s incredible hospitality made this experience unforgettable. If you’re in Sicily, this is an absolute must. Thank you, Luigina—you’re truly incredible! I will absolutely be returning to do this again. Lots of appreciation and love from Canada!
- Words cannot express how wonderful our experience was with Gina. I usually don’t write reviews but I will make an exception in this case. Gina patiently guided us through the entire process, from the preparation of the fresh vegetables for the three sauces to the proportioning and technique for three types of pasta to accompany the dishes. Gina served each dish with Sicilian style and grace, with wine and other accompaniments. Further, she finished our feast with home made Sicilian cookies, Limoncello( the best I have ever had) and freshly picked pomegranates from her garden. Gina was fluent in English and graciously transported us to and from our Hotel in Terrasini. You can’t duplicate that integrity ANYWHERE! We could not have asked for more. If ever in Sicily, do yourself a favor and book your cooking class with Gina; she is the absolute BEST!!
Tim & Melanie Reburn -
Gina and Stephanie -
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NOEMI & FAMILY -
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Where
Luigina
Cesarina from 2024Location: Cinisi (PA) Languages: Italian and EnglishMy cuisine originates from locally sourced, zero-kilometer raw materials, often grown in the family garden. Based on these products, which also distinguish Sicilian cuisine, I enjoy experimenting or simply offering typical dishes. I could describe it as genuine, simple, sustainable cuisine, which also relies on recipes passed down from my grandmother and is characterized by a good dose of passion for what I love most to do: cooking, precisely.
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