Cook four iconic Sicilian dishes from farmers' carts to family tables with Chef Giuseppe.
This cooking class in Sicily invites you to discover the heart of authentic island cuisine through beloved family recipes. As you plan your trip to Italy, experience the warmth of Sicilian home cooking where generations of Mediterranean tradition come alive in every dish.
Chef Giuseppe, a local culinary expert deeply rooted in Catania's food culture, will guide you through hands-on preparation of four iconic Sicilian classics. You'll craft bold spaghetti alla Carrettiera – the garlicky pasta born in farmers' carts. Shape juicy beef polpette served in sweet-and-sour onion agrodolce, a signature Sicilian flavor balance. Layer the legendary Parmigiana di melanzane with fried eggplant, tomato sauce and melted cheese. Finish with authentic tiramisù alla Siciliana made with savoiardi, velvety mascarpone and Marsala wine.
If you've been dreaming of cooking with a local chef in Italy, secure your spot today!
Pasta with garlic, capers, parsley and toasted breadcrumbs
With spaghetti, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, capers, parsley, Pecorino cheese and toasted breadcrumbs
Polpette di Manzo in Agrodolce
Beef meatballs with Sicilian sweet-and-sour onion sauce
With minced beef, onions, sugar, Pecorino cheese and vinegar
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Sicilian eggplant parmigiana with tomato sauce and basil
With eggplants, tomato sauce, Pecorino cheese, mozzarella and basil
Tiramisù alla Siciliana
Sicilian style tiramisù with mascarpone and Marsala
With Savoyardi biscuits, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, cocoa powder and espresso
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef Giuseppe brings a deep passion for Sicilian cuisine shaped by years in acclaimed kitchens across Italy the UK and Australia. With experience ranging from Michelin level cooking in Oxford to mastering fresh pasta on the island of Favignana he blends refined technique with the warmth of his Sicilian heritage. Now based in Catania he shares the flavours of his homeland through authentic hands-on cooking, inspired by local ingredients and traditions from his family farm. Guests cooking with Chef Giuseppe enjoy an inviting atmosphere where regional dishes, personal stories and genuine hospitality come together in true Sicilian spirit.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Cook four iconic Sicilian dishes from farmers' carts to family tables with Chef Giuseppe.
This cooking class in Sicily invites you to discover the heart of authentic island cuisine through beloved family recipes. As you plan your trip to Italy, experience the warmth of Sicilian home cooking where generations of Mediterranean tradition come alive in every dish.
Chef Giuseppe, a local culinary expert deeply rooted in Catania's food culture, will guide you through hands-on preparation of four iconic Sicilian classics. You'll craft bold spaghetti alla Carrettiera – the garlicky pasta born in farmers' carts. Shape juicy beef polpette served in sweet-and-sour onion agrodolce, a signature Sicilian flavor balance. Layer the legendary Parmigiana di melanzane with fried eggplant, tomato sauce and melted cheese. Finish with authentic tiramisù alla Siciliana made with savoiardi, velvety mascarpone and Marsala wine.
If you've been dreaming of cooking with a local chef in Italy, secure your spot today!
Pasta with garlic, capers, parsley and toasted breadcrumbs
With spaghetti, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, capers, parsley, Pecorino cheese and toasted breadcrumbs
Polpette di Manzo in Agrodolce
Beef meatballs with Sicilian sweet-and-sour onion sauce
With minced beef, onions, sugar, Pecorino cheese and vinegar
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Sicilian eggplant parmigiana with tomato sauce and basil
With eggplants, tomato sauce, Pecorino cheese, mozzarella and basil
Tiramisù alla Siciliana
Sicilian style tiramisù with mascarpone and Marsala
With Savoyardi biscuits, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, cocoa powder and espresso
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Reviews Chef Giuseppe received outside of Cozymeal
Silvia
08 Dec 2025
Chef Giuseppe is an exceptional chef whose deep love for Sicily shines through. His passion for the island’s local and regional ingredients and cuisine is truly inspiring. Get ready for an unforgettable experience.
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