Arancini Course in Catania with Show Cooking Cannolo
Overview
Learn how to prepare, in a cooking workshop, two icons that represent Sicily in the world: the Arancino and the Sicilian Cannolo!
Discover the secrets of these two specialties, one salty and one sweet, in an engaging Cooking Class in Catania.
Guided, step by step by our Chef, you will learn how to prepare Sicilian arancini starting from the preparation and cooking of the different fillings: from the classic ragout, to that with eggplant and, ON REQUEST, also VEGETARIAN versions. You will also learn to prepare the crust and the correct cooking technique, to get a crispy arancino outside and soft inside with its pointed shape reminiscent of Etna
Finally, you will attend a cooking show dedicated to Sicilian Cannolo and you can stuff it with excellent fresh ricotta.
An authentic and engaging experience to learn how to prepare and taste two symbols of our tradition and discover the true taste of Catania
What's Included
- Use of professional kitchen equipment in the equipped laboratory
- Light lunch or dinner with dishes prepared including Sicilian wine and limoncello.
- Use of typical Sicilian foods and products for the preparation of dishes
- Anything not mentioned in the listed services
Meeting Location
Via Cervignano
42, 95129 Catania CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Arancino is a symbol of Sicilian street food and in Catania it is a specialty. During the lesson you will learn how to prepare arancini under the Guide of our Chef, from the preparation and cooking of the different fillings: from the classic ragù, to the typical Catanese sauce alla Norma. ON REQUEST, also VEGETARIAN versions.
You will learn the preparation of the crust and the cooking technique, to get a crispy arancino on the outside and soft inside, with the shape reminiscent of Etna.
For the Sicilian Cannolo, iconic dessert and symbol of our land, you will attend a show cooking and you can stuff it with excellent fresh ricotta.
And then, at the table!
You will taste what you have prepared, in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, accompanied by an excellent bottle of Sicilian Red Wine and Limoncello whose flavors will go perfectly with these two masterpieces!
An experience to discover Catania with its flavors: Cooking, Tasting, Share and bring with you the taste of Sicily!
The course is available for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 people
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- List any food allergies or intolerances. Due to the use of flour and shared kitchen equipment, our cooking classes are not suitable for people with celiac disease.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The property is located a few steps from the subway, stops: GALATEA and ITALIA
- For a group of 16 you can proceed by making two separate bookings of 8 people each, for a total of 16 guests
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Use of professional kitchen equipment in the equipped laboratory.
- Light lunch or dinner with dishes prepared including Sicilian wine and limoncello.
- Use of typical Sicilian foods and products for the preparation of dishes.
- Anything not mentioned in the listed services.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arancini Course in Catania with Show Cooking Cannolo is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- List any food allergies or intolerances. Due to the use of flour and shared kitchen equipment, our cooking classes are not suitable for people with celiac disease.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arancini Course in Catania with Show Cooking Cannolo will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of professional kitchen equipment in the equipped laboratory
- Light lunch or dinner with dishes prepared including Sicilian wine and limoncello.
- Use of typical Sicilian foods and products for the preparation of dishes
- Anything not mentioned in the listed services
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- List any food allergies or intolerances. Due to the use of flour and shared kitchen equipment, our cooking classes are not suitable for people with celiac disease.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The property is located a few steps from the subway, stops: GALATEA and ITALIA
- For a group of 16 you can proceed by making two separate bookings of 8 people each, for a total of 16 guests
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
