COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!

Join Chef Massimo in Taormina for a hands-on cooking class. Shop local markets, cook Sicilian dishes, and savor your creations with homemade wine.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Guardiola Vecchia, 36C - embark on a tour of the local market followed by a cooking class, complete with plenty of homemade wine. Enjoy a lunch featuring the dishes created together, and receive the recipes along with a complimentary apron.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • kitchen
  • Other
What's Not Included
  • spirits
Meal Options
  • Catch of the day in the Messina style - with the freshest fish that we will find together on the market, we will cook together a typical local recipe !!
  • flowers of zucchini stuffed with ricotta
  • stuffed artichokes
  • fresh pasta
Additional Information

Participating in a cooking course does not only mean learning new local recipes, but also deepening the true culture, customs and habits of a food type.

  • Starting from the Market, where the most important phase takes place.
    Guide to the right qualitative purchase: Selection of “Zero Kilometer” products, knowledge of the fresh seasonal product and…
Location
Franco Wine bar & Typical Sicilian Food
Corso Umberto
under the Arch of Porta Messina Taormina
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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6theresad
Aug 9, 2025
Fun Cooking Class and Relaxing Day at a Chef's private residence overlooking the sea! - This was a highlight of our trip to Tormina and Sicily. Chef Massimo made it fun. We first visited a local market and learned how to pick fresh fish and meats. After Chef purchased the foods we would cook, we went to his private residence to learn to make pasta and prepare the recipes we had all agreed on. After cooking, we all enjoyed the fruits of our labor on the private terrace at his home overlooking the sea. Great experience and I highly recommend this.
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Paul_n_helenb
Aug 9, 2025
Holiday highlight! - A feast of useful information and skills. Chef Massimo was engaging and highly skilled. His cooking class was one of the highlights of our holiday!
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Jcancro
Aug 6, 2025
A unique and highly worthwhile Taormina experience! - This was an incredible experience! Chef Massimo was awesome - very engaging and talented - and the setting could not have been more beautiful. We learned a lot, the food was delicious, and so was the wine :) I went with my parents and my boyfriend and we all loved it. 10 stars!!
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362annmariec
Aug 5, 2025
A must do experience! - Chef Massimo's cooking class with an exceptional experience. Food we prepared was delicious; he was very informative about what we were eating. He was funny and kept the attention of 4 young children by engaging them in the preparing process!
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Hugh
Aug 5, 2025
Great Way to Have a Great Meal - Love his approach and energy. We had a great time and a great meal. He had helpers so we didn’t waste any time. All fresh vegetables.
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V4499kadoreens
Jul 28, 2025
Absolutely Incredible - This was one of the best excursions! We learned a lot, the food was great and the views were amazing. Chef was fun, vibrant and so knowledgeable and patient! His staff was also very accommodating. This is a must when visiting Taormina!
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David_p
Jul 22, 2025
You have to hike a bit... - You have to hike a bit down a lot of steps to get to Chef Massimo’s house from the Messina Gate. Be prepared if it’s hot. But it’s well worth it. Awesome views. Maybe some of the best food we had during our stay in the Taormina area and we helped make it. Massimo is very entertaining and informative.
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639riannes
Jul 14, 2025
Best cooking class ever! - Loved every minute of our class with Chef Massimo. He was charming and energetic. We learned so much and the food was absolutely wonderful! We highly recommend . The setting is stunning as well. One of our best days and experiences in. Sicily!
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Doreen_s
Jul 12, 2025
Awesome!!! - Chef Massimo was fantastic!!! He was vibrant, fun and so knowledgeable. We made about 8 different fishes… all amazing. There were 18 in our group—- all very nice. It was fun filled and learned a lot! Definite must see and great way to kick off your time in Taormina!
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Lucy
Jul 11, 2025
Terrific. Highly recommend - Massimo was a wonderful and authentic host. From taking the group on a guided tour through the markets, to welcoming us into his space - the whole day was an enjoyable experience. Being able to enjoy the fruits of our labour afterwards was a highlight.
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From $167
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).