Cooking Classes
Traditional dishes in the heart of the historic market
5.0
Renata
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Has pets
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Aperitif with Etna wine and local produce Pasta alla Norma and its history Ricotta cannoli and its history
- Pasta alla Norma The ricotta cannolo and its history
- Ricotta cannoli
I am Cesarina Renata and I will welcome you into my home overlooking the historic “A Fera ’o Luni” market with an aperitif featuring Etna wine and local produce, before immersing you in the preparation of two great classics of Sicilian cuisine: pasta alla Norma and ricotta cannoli, about which I will share their history, interesting facts and secrets. Sicily is a land of beauty, art and unique flavours, and its cuisine, renowned throughout the world, encompasses fascinating influences and traditions. You’ll find it engaging to learn how to prepare these iconic dishes so that you can recreate them at home. On request, it’s also possible to prepare other traditional Sicilian specialities.
Vegetarian
Remaining char: 500
Total: €266.00
€133.00
per guest€67.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
26 reviews
- What a wonderful experience in Catania! Our cooking class was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Sicily. Renata’s was incredibly welcoming, friendly and passionate about Italian cuisine. She made us feel at home from the moment we arrived, sharing her knowledge, traditions and cooking tips. We learned how to prepare delicious homemade ravioli with ricotta, pasta all’Eoliana and tiramisu. Everything was fresh, authentic and absolutely delicious! What made this experience truly special was the warm hospitality and personal touch. It felt less like a cooking class and more like spending an afternoon cooking with an Italian friend. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic Sicilian experience. Grazie mille for such a beautiful memory!
- Very very nice lady the balcony view is amazing. Absolutely amazing.a must do
- Renata was an amazing hostess and chef. We made 2 kinds of pasta and tiramisu. Not only did we enjoy the delicious food but we enjoyed her company even more. We feel like she was a long time friend. We highly recommend Renata’s cooking experience. Ciao!
- This was the best experience I could have asked for in Sicily! Renata was so friendly and such a delight to spend the day with. She welcomed us into her home as if we were family, and made sure we were comfortable and happy the entire visit. Her house was absolutely beautiful, she gave us the full tour including her rooftop that had amazing views of the city. The food itself was incredible as well, we had a blast learning how to make different types of pasta and authentic sauces as well, including explanations of each ingredient along the way. After everything was prepped, she had her terrace setup up to relax with wine and appetizers while she cooked the pastas we made. Overall 10/10, I would return to Sicily just for Renata!
- We had a wonderful evening with Renata. She was fun and knowledgeable and taught us step-by-step the intricacies of Sicilian cooking. We enjoyed all the pasta dishes and can’t wait to get home and prepare them for our friends and family. If we ever come back, we will absolutely book this class again with Renata. We highly recommend this class for anyone looking for a fun evening of cooking and learning and then enjoying the meal that you prepared.
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Where
Renata
Cesarina from 2026Location: Catania (CT) Languages: Italian and EnglishMy name is Renata and my love for cooking comes from a long family tradition that I have always carried forward with pride and passion. I run a bistrot-pizzeria in the city center, where I take care of organization and menu creation, always aiming to combine flavor, authenticity, and creativity. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing with them what I love most: cooking as a moment of connection and togetherness. That is why I have also chosen to open the doors of my home, just a few steps from the market, a lively place full of inspiration. Here I love welcoming my guests to cook together, have fun among aromas and authentic flavors, and then enjoy the traditional dishes of my homeland in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
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