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Small group, Sicilian-inspired cooking classes and culinary adventures

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fun-filled classes

Ciao from Little Italian Kitchen 

Escape the Sicilian summer heat and embark on a culinary journey in the heart of historic Cefalù. If you've found your way here, chances are you’re a true lover of Italian cuisine - and eager to bring the magic of those iconic, mouthwatering dishes back to your own kitchen.

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Step into my home for an authentic experience where you’ll make fresh pasta, cook delicious Sicilian-inspired Italian dishes, discover the colourful history behind Sicilian food, sip sparkling cocktails inspired by the island, and taste locally certified delicacies. Pick your Little Italian Kitchen experience below. 

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Little Italian Kitchen Classes

master the art of fresh pasta, create delicious starters and seasonal sides, then enjoy a shared meal with local wine and great company

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*NEW IN 2027 - MASTERCLASSES*

four fabulous masterclasses for the 2027 season including filled pastas, risotto, vegan and Sicilian seafood

Little focaccia makers. Pasta Disaster workshops are erfect for ages 6 to 12 years

KIDS: Pasta Disaster Workshops

enjoy aperitivo or soak up the sun on Lungo Mare beach while the littlest members of your family have fun making fresh pasta and other treats

Delicious sicilian inspired desserts - a pistachio basque cheesecake

Private Dining experiences

personalised private classes or private dinners in the comfort of your B&B or villa

Fresh ravioli ready to take home to cook

Make & Take WORKSHOPS

prepare delicious fresh pasta with fresh local ingredients, then take it back to your apartment or villa to cook and enjoy at your leisure.

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PRIVATE Classes

fully customised private pasta workshops for families, groups or couples

Little Italian Restaurant - little chefs serving their grown up guests

Little Italian Restaurant

let the youngest members of your family prepare a delicious three-course italian meal and host you as their 'restaurant' guests. 

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SIcilian Sweetshop

make sweet treats and baked goods from Sicily and Italy - including cookies and carnival faves

Basil Gin Sour with homemade basil syrup

cocktail masterclass

toast the vibrant flavours of Sicily in a hands-on cocktail masterclass. Sip island-inspired cocktails served with homemade stuzzichini (nibbles)

Little Italian homestay

stay at the Little Italian Kitchen and be involved in the fun, adventure and culinary chaos of the cooking school (includes meals!). Contact us to find out more.

If there was one negative it was that the evening had to end.

Richard & Helen - Rhode Island, USA - October 2026

Sarah on graduation day from Alma

about Sarah

Sarah moved to Italy from Aotearoa | New Zealand to pursue a childhood dream: studying to become a Chef. She studied at the esteemed Italian culinary institution Alma in Emilia-Romagna and has worked at several Italian restaurants, experiencing kitchens in Piemonte, Liguria, Puglia and Sicily. She opened Little Italian Kitchen in Cefalù, Sicily in July 2025 to teach the art of fresh pasta alongside the simple pleasures found in everyday Italian cuisine. Follow her life behind-the-scenes in Sicily on Instagram. 

Ciao | Kia Ora | Hello

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