COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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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 deepening on the various types of use in the kitchen.
-At work!
Back at the restaurant all the participants will participate in the foreground throughout the preparation of Sicilian recipes, in a home-style just as per Sicilian tradition. Appetizers, first courses and second courses will be created with great family harmony all with a breathtaking view!
-It's ready!
After the preparation, the participants will sit in their seats to start the lunch prepared by them accompanied by two local homemade wines.
-See you later!
participants will receive a gift and the recipes of the lesson.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
tour to the local market and then a cooking class accompanied by lots of homemade wine. Lunch with dishes prepared together.. finally the recipes and the complimentary apron.
Sample Menu
main
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 !!
starter
flowers of zucchini stuffed with ricotta
starter
stuffed artichokes
main
fresh pasta
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
kitchen
Lunch
spirits
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COOKING CLASS in Taormina at Chef Massimo HOUSE!!
Reviews
538 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best food in Taormina with Chef Massimo
Sonya B,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chef Massimo was fantastic! Class was educational and lots of fun! We enjoyed the local fresh produce market and private butcher shop stops before cooking. Stunning home to cook in and view is amazing. The food we made was delicious and the best we had in Taormina! We highly recommend this experience!!!
You don’t need a nonna, all you need is Massimo!
amy m,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hands down the best travel tour we’ve ever had. Massimo is not only an amazing chef, but also an excellent teacher. We shopped for our produce and protein and were educated at every step of the way. Massimo’s kitchen is a sight to behold. Amazing views, gorgeous setting and we learned how to cook 3 appetizers, pasta and 2 main courses! So much fun, especially eating our hard work. A+++.
Best cooking class
541hamisht,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super charismatic and friendly chef. Absolutely delicious food and also caters for gluten free with a seperate cooking area for the pasta. Would strongly recomend!!!
Delizioso!! A fabulous experience.
241seniors,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience! One of the highlights of my time in Taormina. From the start where Massimo took us to a fruit shop and butcher (as the markets were closed that day)explaining about the produce that we could buy and the history behind familes and their cooking tradition, to the walk to his house and then the class itself, I loved every single moment! Massimo very clearly explains every step of the cooking process, including the why we do things. And at no moment are you left standing there twiddling your thumbs as he ensures everyone has a job to do. It's lovely meeting people from all over the world and then working together to produce the most delightful meal. The cooking process was very easy ... even if you don't cook, you will find this such a great experience. The meal itself was delizioso! We all sat together outside in Massimo's courtyard. A glass of prosecco was given to us at the completion of the class and there was both red and white wine that was freely available the whole time. I highly recommend you do this cooking class. And you also get the recipes at the end to cook yourself at home! Do it. You will not regret it. Grazie Massimo :)
Must do for any age!
Q224XUannamariaa,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this activity. Massimo made us feel like family. Me, my daughter and 2 teenage boys had a wonderful learning experience. The recipe’s he picked were traditional dishes that never tasted better! Trust me you won’t regret it! Also, his house has a beautiful scenic view!
Cooked ate what we cooked went to market to pick out the food
garygW3257XV,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best! Great day great guy great chef Do it if you like to cook and eat you won’t be disappointed tell him Gary & Renee from New York said hi
Great class where you will learn and enjoy the food
I5604LFterryn,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been to 4 cooking classes now and this is really the first where the chef cared that every member understand every step of what we were cooking. And also provided all the recipes we cooked so I didn’t have to take notes and cook at the same time. An amazing experience, book it and you won’t regret.
Sicilian cooking at its best with Chef Massimo
GrandTour25076276042,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Massimo made being in Sicily a beautiful memory. The cooking techniques, food prep, market visit, and of course eating the delicious food is something we’ll never forget. When in Taormina with family, a group of friends, or on the Road Scholar tour take this class. It will definitely be the highlight of your trip. We thank you Chef Massimo and your wonderful staff.
Excellent informative class
Natasha240,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Massimo was enthusiastic and engaging. The class started with a market tour, where he gave us tips on how to select the best fish and produce. After purchasing ingredients for the class, we walked to his house. The cooking class was well organized, efficient, and everyone was encouraged to participate. We made three appetizers, handmade pasta with sauce, braised fish, meatballs in lemon leaves, and a side of squash. There were only six people in our class. After cooking, we enjoyed eating the food we prepared, drinking wine made by someone the chef knows, and admiring the views from his house.
Great experience!
amicodannia,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! We learned everything from the proper ingredients to buy at the local market to how to make handmade pasta. Highly recommend!
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