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.

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.

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.

I was fortunate enough to spend 4 days with Chef Massimo as part of my Road Scholar tour. He is fabulous! We not only learned how to cook his wonderful recipes but, also, how to shop for the freshest food in the market. We had seasoned chefs and novices in our group and he made everyone feel welcome. We all participated in every part of preparation. And after we cooked, we sat out on his veranda overlooking the water to eat the amazing food. Massimo is a terrific chef, a very good teacher, and a lovely man. I highly recommend him.