Cooking Class in Taormina With Chef Massimo
Cooking Class in Taormina With Chef Massimo
Cooking Class in Taormina With Chef Massimo
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Join Chef Massimo in Taormina as he leads you through a guided market tour in our Shop With The Chef Tour showcasing Sicily's colorful foods. After the market tour, everyone returns to the kitchen for your hands-on cooking class. Visit the fruit & vegetable vendor to find out what's in season and the fishmonger to choose the best fresh catch of the day in Taormina's historic fish market.
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- Ray CChicago, Illinois56 contributionsTruly delicious learning experience!!!!I will only tell you what you have read already and its true! Chef is not only an amazing Chef, he is an exrodianry teacher. Let me emphasize teacher because he helps you understand what you are doing and why, then he makes it fun. I’ve been to many classes before and this one really stands out. You will walk away knowing you can cook this and excited about it. Then we can add the fact that his home sits on a hill overlooking the ocean and its just magical. Really recommend doing this with friends or any way you can get in to spend time with him.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 October 2023
- ColintonTravellerEdinburgh, United Kingdom99 contributionsHighlight of our holidayThe cooking experience with Chef Massimo was, without a doubt, the highlight of our week’s holiday in Sicily. From helping us choose the freshest food from the market, to guiding us through the food preparation, Massimo was so enthusiastic, helpful and engaging, that it was a delight to take part. The best bit was, of course, the opportunity to sit down and eat the wonderful food which he had helped us prepare. I can’t recommend the experience highly enough.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 14 October 2023
- SP2018travelerSeattle, Washington16 contributionsTerrific Experience with Chef MassimoWe had a wonderful experience with Chef Massimo. I learned so much about selecting fruits and vegetables and fish that I had never known after years and years of cooking. And the techniques we learned for making sauces and pastas and dishes was amazing. It was a lot of fun and he has a very vibrant personality. Highly recommend it for a cooking class. It was a wonderful way to spend the day in Taormino.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 October 2023
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Tel Aviv, Israel1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
Amazing experience, Chef Massimo is a really good teacher and entertainer, and makes sure everyone has fun while cooking and learning. And obviously the food in the end is amazing. very recommended!
Written 16 November 2023
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A6067OJcarlos
New York City, NY2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Chef Massimo demands that everyone who attends his cooking class participates and has a good time. His knowledge and attention to detail is extraordinary.
Written 10 November 2023
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Ronald R
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Chef Massimo was wonderful. We enjoyed 3 afternoons with the Chef and made many wonderful dishes from appetizers to desserts and enjoyed consuming them right after along with some great wine. I am a nouveau chef myself and learned many new techniques that I will now be using. The cooking classes were a lot of fun and Massimo has a great personality and made every class an experience. Thanks so much Massimo!!!
Written 2 November 2023
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harvard2016
Pasadena, CA3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Chef Massimo is a great young man-smart, funny, creative, thoughtful buyer, direct, honest about food, and very entertaining.
Our first stop after some ground rules was the local market to talk about and purchase ingredients that were fresh and local. We did vegetables, meat, and fish. We discussed fruit, but did not concentrate on that purchase.
After shopping we walked to a beautiful home on the side of a hill in Taormina. A beautiful patio overlooked the Ionian Sea, the work space, was sufficient for our 12, and out tools were well suited to our meal preparation and our eventual feast!
We did it all, chopping, dicing, folding, mixing, and making fresh pasta with our homemade sauce…
Massimo is a chef despite what the rest of the family has chosen for their life’s work…. He loves his long days because of the food he prepares and the people that he gets excited about cooking Sicilian food grandma style!
Consider this experience a “can’t miss” opportunity when you visit Catania or Taormina…
John
Our first stop after some ground rules was the local market to talk about and purchase ingredients that were fresh and local. We did vegetables, meat, and fish. We discussed fruit, but did not concentrate on that purchase.
After shopping we walked to a beautiful home on the side of a hill in Taormina. A beautiful patio overlooked the Ionian Sea, the work space, was sufficient for our 12, and out tools were well suited to our meal preparation and our eventual feast!
We did it all, chopping, dicing, folding, mixing, and making fresh pasta with our homemade sauce…
Massimo is a chef despite what the rest of the family has chosen for their life’s work…. He loves his long days because of the food he prepares and the people that he gets excited about cooking Sicilian food grandma style!
Consider this experience a “can’t miss” opportunity when you visit Catania or Taormina…
John
Written 29 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
BrianSunsetroad
Ottawa, Canada23 contributions
As one who is not into cooking, I could not have enjoyed myself more. Massimo was incredible! He organized and directed our group like a symphony conductor ensuring that everybody participated and was given the opportunity to learn. The day culminated in a wonderful 7 course meal with lots of his family’s homemade wine. The venue is so beautiful with coastal and cliff views in every direction. Massimo worked very hard at making the whole experience so memorable for all of us. I highly recommend this to both chefs and amateur cooks as well as those like me just looking for a fun and educational experience for the day. Amazing!!!!
Written 21 October 2023
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Robert B
South Male Atoll2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was a great experience and lots of fun. The food prepared would not be hard to replicate and Massimo was a great teacher.
Written 20 October 2023
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Ron C
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Amazing! Incredible! Experience of a lifetime. Food, hospitality, service was the best. Taormina is gorgeous.
Written 15 October 2023
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Pioneer30838411271
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Everyone one of the 6 of us gave Massimo and his passion for cooking 5 stars. After learning a lot from him in the local market we walked to his facility which was in a beautiful setting. We actively participated in making many delicious varieties of foods in a spacious kitchen and got so many tips about what to do and not do when cooking. We came together around a table in a beautiful setting and shared wine and all the food we made with others in the class. Such a great experience!
Written 15 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SP2018traveler
Seattle, WA16 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a wonderful experience with Chef Massimo. I learned so much about selecting fruits and vegetables and fish that I had never known after years and years of cooking. And the techniques we learned for making sauces and pastas and dishes was amazing. It was a lot of fun and he has a very vibrant personality. Highly recommend it for a cooking class. It was a wonderful way to spend the day in Taormino.
Written 14 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ColintonTraveller
Edinburgh, UK99 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The cooking experience with Chef Massimo was, without a doubt, the highlight of our week’s holiday in Sicily. From helping us choose the freshest food from the market, to guiding us through the food preparation, Massimo was so enthusiastic, helpful and engaging, that it was a delight to take part. The best bit was, of course, the opportunity to sit down and eat the wonderful food which he had helped us prepare. I can’t recommend the experience highly enough.
Written 14 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SarahLondonGirl
London, UK10 contributions
Hi Massimo, hope you’re well. I wanted to find out the timing and duration of the cooking experience please. Thank you :)
Emily A
Sicily, Italy9 contributions
Hey Chef Massimo! Zack and I attended a cooking night with you a few months ago. We were told you’d email us the recipes. I never received one, so I was just checking in to see if we still will?
massimo t
Taormina, Italy16 contributions
hy Emily
please send your e-mail to my email..
i will send them asap ..
thanks
Chef Massimo
tessstu
Palermo, Italy9 contributions
Chef Massimo,
Our group of 6 was scheduled to attend your cooking class on September 11, 2020. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 our Rick Steves tour to Sicily has been cancelled.
Per my emails on May 29th and June 5th, we are requesting a refund of our $560.28 USD fee paid. Also, this request was posted on your website on June 5th. Please respond and provide me feedback regarding the fee refund for Order Code : PTB-NPSNBF.
Regards,
Teressa
massimo t
Taormina, Italy16 contributions
hello Teressa
I did your refund ..
I send an e-mail to you and I hope to see you again in the future :)
thanks
and stay safe..
Chef Massimo
karavalley
San Diego, CA66 contributions
Hi, does this include wine? My husband and I enjoy cooking and enjoying it with wine
massimo t
Taormina, Italy16 contributions
Hello
Yes the class including wine too..
Chef Massimo
Denis M
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France8 contributions
Hello
Do you have any class available early January (2nd,3rd or 4th)? We would be at least three but maybe more.
Denis
Donna D
Telchac, Yucatan, Mexico19 contributions
Hello! I have 3 kids ages 13, 15 and 17. They would love to learn from a professional! We will be in Taormina for 2 weeks, arriving on Dec 18th. Are you available?
massimo t
Taormina, Italy16 contributions
Hi, and thanks to text me! :)
yes day 18th December its still available ..
happy to help you..
Chef Massimo
lexispence
Clayton, CA5 contributions
Hello -
Is there availability for two on Tuesday, October 8? The TripAdvisor site describes the experience as 9-2:00, but the booking shows 4:00 as the start time?
Thanks
massimo t
Taormina, Italy16 contributions
Hello
Yes tomorrow it’s available only from4 to 8
Because the morning it’s sold out
Chef Massimo
Hi,
I would like to cook with my family on Friday Sept 27th. I am the only one who has an allergy to gluten. Can i make gluten free pasta and deserts with the group.
massimo t
Taormina, Italy16 contributions
hello , yes September 27th its still available..
how many you are? no problem fro the gluten free, yes you will make your dough..
happy to help you
wait your message
Chef Massimo
Hi Massimo, is this class suitable for 4 adults who don't eat seafood? Are there other dishes we can create? Thanks, Mikaela
massimo t
Taormina, Italy16 contributions
hello Mikaela
sure! im normally decide at the market what we will prepare.. depend from the fresh season..
hope to see you in my class!!
thanks
Chef Massimo
travelbug86
NewYork10 contributions
Hi Massimo, We are 6 friends, all who like to cook. We would love to take the class. We can do either October 13 or 14. Availability?
Thanks,
Howie
massimo t
Taormina, Italy16 contributions
hello Howie
many thanks to contact me..
yes day 14th October its still available ..
happy to help you wait your message
you can send to me an e-mail
Chef Massimo
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