Italian Cooking Holidays in Sicily

Sicily is an island of contrasts, mixed cultures and changing landscapes, and is bathed in sunshine most of the time. It has an amazingly diverse, ancient heritage. We base ourselves in the south-east and the surrounding area is dotted with well-known historical sites – such as Siracusa Greek Theatre, and various Baroque towns such as Noto and Ragusa.

Sicilians have a passion for food & drink and the sunshine & sea make the flavours of Sicily intense and exotic. Various civilizations – Greek, Roman, Arabs, Normans, Spanish and British – have left their mark on Sicilian Cuisine. Every conqueror of this island has left behind the imprint of his culinary heritage.

Discovering Sicilian cookery is like discovering Sicilian history. Various civilizations – Greek, Roman, Arabs, Normans, Spanish and British – have left their mark and from the gastronomic point of view, their influence is still in evidence in modern day Sicilian cooking. Courses in Sicily are £1,599, no single supplement.

We only visit Sicily during Spring and Autumn, the best times of year to be there. It will be comfortable without the extreme heat of mid-summer and without getting too cool in the evenings. For those who like it mild, May and October are best, or if you're looking for hot days and balmy nights, June and September are better.

Flavours Sicilian itinerary is not just about being in the kitchen, as we say, 'Cooking's just the half of it'. The other half involves wine tastings and trips to places such as the village of Noto and the picturesque cities of Ragusa and Modica. You can read a guide to the beautiful city of Modica on our blog.

Direct flights from the UK to Catania are from London Gatwick.There are connecting flights to most regional airports, we can give you options and arrange your flights for you. Ifyou are coming from outside the UK we will give you times to meet us in Catania to begin your Flavours holiday and when you'll be returned to the airport at the end.

Our Sicily Cooking Course is proving to be very popular and places are filling up rapidly, dates and availabilty are limited, so get in there quick!