Arrive and settle into your accomodations
7:30 pm | Welcome aperitivo & dinner at Case Vecchie
9:00 am | Bountiful breakfast with seasonal fruits and homemade jams
10:30 am | Cooking Lesson with Conor: Cooking Conor’s favourite seafoods from his Yiayia’s village in the north of the Peloponnese. Braised octopus and simple grilled white fish.
12:30 pm | Aperitivo and lunch
5:15 pm | Departure to visit to Tasca d’Almerita Winery
7:00 pm | Countryside walk back through the family’s vineyards
8:00 pm | Dinner at Case Vecchie
9:00 am | Breakfast
10:30 am | Cooking Lesson with Conor: Start the day by prepping some kokkinisto using mountain animal as the protein. Prepping some vegetable dishes whilst the kokkinisto slowly cooks. A simple village greek salad and zucchini fritters.
12:30 pm | Lunch al fresco
5:00 pm | Beekeeping class with Giovanni, followed by a honey tasting
7:30 pm | Aperitivo & dinner at Case Vecchie
7:45 am | Departure to visit Filippo the cheesemaker and picnic breakfast at his farm
12:30 pm | Sicilian cheese tasting followed by lunch
5:00 pm | Cooking Lesson with Conor: Making homemade greek pasta like hilopites and stuffed raviolis using the freshest ricotta!
7:30 pm | Aperitivo & dinner at Case Vecchie
9:00 am | Breakfast
10:30 am | Cooking Lesson with Conor: Going through a couple of greek desserts like bougatsa and portokalopita.
12:30 pm | Aperitivo and lunch
Free afternoon to relax by the pool and enjoy the surroundings
6:00 pm | Aperitivo & cocktails class by the pool!
7:30 pm | Dinner at Case Vecchie
9:00 am | Breakfast
10:00 am | Goodbyes and departure
Planned activities and schedules may change at short notice due to seasonal rhythms of life in Sicily.
Accommodation
5-night stay at Case Vecchie or in one of the nearby cottages.
Shuttle Transfer
Group shuttle service from/to Roccapalumba train station, upon request.
Meals
All meals are included. Lunch and dinner are served with wines from the Tasca d’Almerita estate. Typical menus and cooking lessons feature three or four courses.
Excursions
Guided visits and local experiences as indicated in the program.
Lessons
All cooking classes and other activities specified in the course schedule.
Transportation
Private transportation to and from Case Vecchie is not included. Take a look here to know what is the best way to reach us.
Flight
Airfare is not included.
Insurance
Travel insurance must be arranged independently by participants.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate guests with celiac disease or a vegan diet due to the limited availability of specific ingredients in our rural and isolated location.
Join Conor Curran for a week of Greek-inspired recipes and simple, soulful home cooking rooted in his family’s village traditions.
Making the most of the Mediterranean landscape surrounding Case Vecchie, this experience focuses on authentic Greek techniques and flavors, giving you a strong foundation to recreate these dishes in your own kitchen. Along the way, we’ll explore the rhythms of slow village life, where Greek and rural Sicilian food cultures beautifully intertwine.






Meet Conor Curran, one of Australia’s most captivating food and beverage creators who brings bold flavours, handcrafted cocktails, and his vibrant Greek culture into every post.
Off the back of his television escapades on MasterChef Australia and Channel 10’s The Challenge, Conor has established himself as one of the country’s leading food & beverage creators. His charm, creativity, and culinary intuition have made him a stand-out personality both on and off screen captivating over 800K+ people across Instagram and TikTok.
From nostalgic recipes inspired by his Yiayia to inventive drinks and honest reviews, Conor turns everyday food moments into save-worthy content that audiences can almost taste through the screen, believing that food should be available to everyone no matter your skill in the kitchen.
Everything about the week was worth the effort to get there and the planning was well worth it. It was a week of gourmet eating. The participants were all enthusiastic about being there and that helped make the overall "experience".
S.M
That was such a great experience and it was so much fun to be with all of you during the week. Please extend my thanks to the entire team who made things so fantastic. I can't wait to get started in my own kitchen!
C.H.
The people I met: both the staff (kind, energetic, happy, informative) and the other folks in my group. Gathering around the table and laughing, learning and sharing stories is what stands out. And the fact that roosters crow all day which I didn't know. The setting is truly special as well - felt worlds away from the distractions of everyday life and instead in a rich, hands-on learning environment.
S.M
We've been telling everybody what great experience we've had at Case Vecchie: breadmaking, Sicilian cooking lessons, daily walks to the winery, visit to the flour mill and ricotta maker and the sheep, your beautiful grounds filled with fruit trees and vegetable gardens and the chicken coop.
Y.W.
If you’re considering gifting yourself with a week of creating and connecting in the countryside of Sicily, this is the spot!
Jenny
My time at Case Vecchie was one of the best experiences I've ever had. The setting is gorgeous, the hospitality amazing, and all of the cooking events were exactly what I had hoped for. I've spent my career in the food business and although I had made a lot of the recipes before I still learned so many things. Emiko is a wonderful teacher-so easy to relate to and a wonderful instructor. I would love to return.
F.C.
That was such a great experience and it was so much fun to be with all of you during the week. Please extend my thanks to the entire team who made things so fantastic. I can't wait to get started in my own kitchen!
C.H.
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and thought the standard of the course was exceptional. I have taken other cooking classes in other countries, and this course was by far more authentic, serious, in-depth and has inspired me.
J.S.
My stay at Casa Vecchie absolutely confirmed for me that my future is in food, I cannot thank them enough for solidifying that for me. My stay at Casa Vecchie absolutely confirmed for me that my future is in food, I cannot thank them enough for solidifying that for me.
J.C.
We absolutely loved this week away, it was quite incredible to experience the gardens and wonderful estate… awesome learning with Annemarie and Tom, and also cooking with Leah, and making cheese… Viviana and Luisa were extremely kind and attentive hosts… And on top of that such wonderful, interesting and kind people who attended the course
AMANDA
The whole experience, from the accommodations (food, the beautiful location) to all the people we encountered was top notch. The kitchen crew was awesome in every way! I will definitely recommend to friends. David was great, enjoyed his casual style and expertise.
J.N.
I loved everything, beyond beautiful surroundings, fabulous food, wonderful instruction and opportunity to learn about Sicilian cooking, as well as the knowledgeable and very helpful staff. The flowing wine and other guests, who just happened to be amazing also added to my exceptional experience!
B.W
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