Make Sicilian arancini, then sit down to enjoy them in Taormina
Check the current price on GetYourGuideThe advertised duration is 90 minutes. Check start times, arrival requirements and how time is divided between cooking and eating.Final booking with external provider
Sicilian cooking

Taormina · A class by SAT Group

Make Sicilian arancini, then sit down to enjoy them in Taormina

90 · 2 Instruction is offered in two languages: Italian and English.
Check the current price on GetYourGuide Three drink types are listed: water, wine and soft drinks; quantities are unspecified.

Shape arancini, prepare the filling and crisp coating, and finish cooking them. This SAT Group class in Taormina concludes with a meal of the food prepared, accompanied by drinks. The advertised duration is 90 minutes, with instruction in Italian or English.

⚡ Dietary options are advertised; disclose allergies and confirm the precautions you need. · Check the amount for your date and participants, payment terms and any possible additional charges.

Check availability, current prices and conditions on GetYourGuide. Confirm the address, arrival requirements, accessibility and whether you need to bring equipment or documents. Additional fees, cash requirements and tips are not detailed. Do not assume transport, extras, takeaway containers or a particular cook are included.

✔ Hands-on preparation of Sicilian arancini.
✔ A meal of the arancini prepared and included drinks, with no quantities specified.
✔ An apron, coffee break and certificate are included.
✔ Dietary options are advertised; disclose allergies and confirm the precautions you need.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Learning to prepare Sicilian arancini.
  • Combining hands-on cooking and a meal.
  • Taking a class in Italian or English.
  • Planning a food experience in Taormina.

How long does it take?

The advertised duration is 90 minutes. Check start times, arrival requirements and how time is divided between cooking and eating.

What's included?

  • Apron.
  • Coffee break.
  • Water.
  • Wine.
  • Soft drinks.

Is it worth it?

It may be worthwhile if you value hands-on preparation and the meal afterwards. The supplied reviews highlight participation and plentiful food, but do not guarantee quantities, extras or exclusivity. Confirm drinks, language and dietary requirements to judge the fit.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Tell staff about allergies or intolerances and ask about ingredients and cross-contamination before booking. Clarify extra drinks and group format too; travellers’ accounts do not replace the offer’s terms.

Take part in the preparationThe class centres on learning by doing: preparing the filling, shaping the arancini and finishing the cooking. Specific ingredients and varieties are not detailed.
Continue the experience at the tableAfterwards, a meal includes all the arancini prepared. Water, wine and soft drinks are listed, but quantities, limits and refills are not specified.
A plan with a stated durationThe advertised duration is 90 minutes. Check the start time and arrival requirements before fitting the class between other plans.
A reminder of what you learnedA certificate is provided at the end. An apron and coffee break are also included, although the timing of the break is not specified.

📖 From filling to the first bite

Making Sicilian arancini is the focus of this experience. Learn to prepare the filling, shape the pieces and create the crisp coating before completing the cooking.

You then sit down to a meal of the food prepared, with drinks. The source does not specify recipes, fillings or the number of arancini per participant, so ask beforehand if those details matter to you.

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Instruction is available in Italian and English.

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Preparation and a meal within an advertised duration of 90 minutes.

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A coffee break is included, without a fixed place in the schedule.

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Choose the class for the preparation and meal it advertises; confirm separately any extras that matter to your plans.

Make Sicilian arancini, then sit down to enjoy them in Taormina
Yellow rice inside a pot. Rice in a pot

What the supplied reviews highlight

Several reviews describe a fun, hands-on experience with friendly, attentive cooks. Katie and Kerry highlight plentiful food, while Andy praises the attention given to participants and encouragement to get involved.

GetYourGuide’s review summary also reports requests for clearer information about drinks and timing. This is a platform summary, not an individual quote. Check current ratings and reviews there; extras mentioned by travellers are not guaranteed inclusions.

Sicilian arancini Hands-on preparation Meal included Italian or English

TourBookGo editorial guidance

Choose the class for the preparation and meal it advertises; confirm separately any extras that matter to your plans.

The experience combines learning and a meal. Whether it suits you depends on the language, dietary arrangements and class format meeting your needs.

90The advertised duration of the activity is 90 minutes.
24Free cancellation with a full refund is advertised up to 24 hours beforehand.
2Instruction is offered in two languages: Italian and English.
3Three drink types are listed: water, wine and soft drinks; quantities are unspecified.

🗣️ TourBookGo editorial guidance

Katie

Highlights the plentiful food during her experience. This summarises her individual opinion and does not guarantee a particular food quantity.

Kerry

Mentions plentiful food and wine during her class. Her account does not establish unlimited drinks or included refills.

Andy

Describes Antonio as attentive and keen to encourage participation. The same cook is not guaranteed for your booking.

Where to meet and what to check before going

The stated meeting point is Pizzeria Porta Messina, beside Porta Messina Arch in Taormina. The description also uses the name Porta Messina Restaurant. Confirm the full address and directions for your booking on GetYourGuide.

An airy courtyard is advertised, without details of its features or a bad-weather alternative. Pickup and transport are not confirmed, nor are arrival lead time, the finishing location, accessibility or physical restrictions. The described activity is a cooking class rather than a sightseeing excursion.

Make Sicilian arancini, then sit down to enjoy them in Taormina
A certificate bearing the text Porta Messina on a table. Certificate on the table

Book with the details clear

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Check the current price on GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide shows the price and available start times for your selection. Reserve now and pay later is advertised, but the payment date is not specified. Confirm the applicable terms and the status of extra alcoholic drinks before booking.

Advertised duration90 minutes.
Teaching languagesItalian and English; check the language of your selected option.
Meeting pointPizzeria Porta Messina, beside Porta Messina Arch; also called Porta Messina Restaurant in the description.
CancellationFree up to 24 hours beforehand, with a full refund; check your booking conditions.
Meal and drinksA meal of all the arancini prepared, water, wine and soft drinks. Quantities and extra alcoholic drinks need clarification.
Class format and groupPrivate or shared format, group size and a particular cook are not confirmed.

Check the amount for your date and participants, payment terms and any possible additional charges.

Make Sicilian arancini, then sit down to enjoy them in Taormina
Arancini served on a plate. Arancini on a plate

How to book this experience

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The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Does this class fit your trip?

It may suit you if you want to cook a Sicilian speciality and then eat what you have made. Families may also consider it if parents can supervise children throughout. Minimum age, child rates and age-related alcohol conditions are not detailed.

If you need dietary adjustments or accessible facilities, confirm the arrangements before booking. Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, vegan and other intolerance-related preparations are advertised, but ingredients, procedures and cross-contamination precautions are not explained. The source also does not substantiate transport and sightseeing or instruction in Spanish.

Travellers interested in learning Sicilian cooking through practical participation. People looking to combine a cooking class and a meal in Taormina. Participants able to follow instruction in Italian or English. Families able to maintain parental supervision throughout the activity.
Make Sicilian arancini, then sit down to enjoy them in Taormina
Three people wearing aprons hold arancini. Arancini and aprons

❓ Frequently asked questions

What happens during the Taormina arancini class?
You learn to prepare the filling, shape arancini, work on their crisp coating and finish cooking them. Afterwards, you eat the food prepared with drinks and receive a certificate. The advertised duration is 90 minutes; recipes and the number of pieces per person are not specified.
Which languages is the class taught in?
Instruction is offered in Italian and English. Check the language of the option you book on GetYourGuide. Instruction in Spanish is not advertised.
Are there options for allergies or special diets?
The listing advertises gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, vegan and other intolerance-related preparations. You must inform staff of allergies or intolerances. Ingredients and cross-contamination precautions are not detailed, so confirm whether your specific needs can be accommodated.
What is included, and what should I clarify about drinks?
An apron, coffee break, water, wine, soft drinks, a meal of all the arancini prepared and a certificate are included. Quantities, limits and refills are not specified. Whether extra alcoholic drinks are included or excluded, and their price, is unclear; ask before booking. Extras or takeaway food described in individual reviews are not guaranteed.
Can I cancel or reserve with payment later?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand with a full refund is advertised, along with reserve now and pay later. The payment date is not specified. Check the terms for your chosen option and date on GetYourGuide.

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Cooking and sharing a table in Taormina

Make room for Sicilian cooking in your plans

If you would like to learn to prepare arancini and taste what you make, this class combines practical cooking and a meal within an advertised 90 minutes.

Check the offer on GetYourGuide and confirm the language, drinks, meeting point and any dietary or accessibility needs before booking.

Make Sicilian arancini, then sit down to enjoy them in Taormina
Make Sicilian arancini, then sit down to enjoy them in Taormina