A wedding in a historic courtyard, a birthday dinner overlooking the sea or a company retreat near the vineyards of Etna. Sicily offers places with distinct character, where food, architecture and the surrounding landscape can become part of the occasion.
The Italian Chapter plans weddings, private celebrations and corporate events in Sicily for international clients. Alessia Piperno leads the planning with selected collaborators and trusted local suppliers, coordinating venues, guest accommodation, transport, dining and experiences.
Your time in Sicily
A few days in Sicily might include a market visit and cooking class, a winery lunch or an evening walking through a historic town. These experiences work best when they fit naturally around the place you are staying.
We help choose a base around your event, guest accommodation and arrivals. Taormina, the Etna area, south-eastern Sicily and Palermo offer different possibilities, with their own journeys and local experiences.
The programme can leave room for discovery without moving the group across the island every day. A well-chosen venue and a few nearby experiences give guests time to enjoy both the occasion and the place.
Where to stay
Taormina can provide a setting for celebrations with sea views, hotel stays and time in town. We consider the location of each property carefully, including steps, vehicle access and the journeys between accommodation, the event and the waterfront.
A stay around Catania or on the slopes of Etna can combine city visits, wine estates and volcanic landscapes. We select a base according to the event facilities and accommodation required, then plan excursions around the actual location.
Siracusa, including the historic island of Ortigia, can suit a gathering with architecture, dining and time by the sea. We review accommodation and event spaces alongside pedestrian areas, vehicle access and guest arrivals.
The towns and countryside of south-eastern Sicily offer historic settings, country properties and food experiences. We choose a base that works for the occasion, then consider visits to nearby towns and producers within a practical schedule.
Palermo can provide a city base for private celebrations or company gatherings, with markets, architecture and dining forming part of the stay. A separate base around Trapani or Marsala may suit a programme centred on western Sicily’s wine and coastal landscapes.
Your occasion
A country estate, historic residence or coastal hotel can provide the setting for a wedding and a stay with your guests. We help explore suitable venues and coordinate catering, flowers, entertainment, accommodation and transport.
A welcome dinner or lunch after the wedding can give friends and family travelling from abroad more time together. We plan these around the main day, the location of the accommodation and the spaces available.
Birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings can centre on a private dinner or become several days together. We organise accommodation, meals and experiences around your guests and the way you want to celebrate.
A cooking session, winery visit or boat outing can sit alongside time at the property, with options for people who have different interests.
Company retreats, leadership gatherings and incentive programmes can combine working sessions with experiences connected to the island. We help source accommodation, meeting facilities and dining, then coordinate transfers and activities.
For corporate retreats, we can help source meeting rooms, suitable coworking spaces or private working areas alongside the accommodation, including breakout space where required. We assess hotel and estate facilities and, if a separate space is needed, the practical journey from the accommodation. We select the workspace around the number of participants, the meeting format and room layout, Wi-Fi and connectivity, screens and audiovisual equipment for presentations or video calls, privacy and quiet, proximity to the accommodation, and catering or access hours where relevant.
The programme considers equipment, connectivity, room arrangements and travel between locations, keeping the working agenda and guest experience together.
Venues & Accommodation
A courtyard or sea view may draw you to a venue. We also look at how the property accommodates the group and supports the event you have in mind.
A historic property can offer a distinctive setting for a reception or private dinner. We check the spaces available, guest capacity, catering arrangements and practical access for suppliers and guests.
A country estate or traditional courtyard property, often called a baglio, can bring the gathering into a rural setting. We review bedrooms, shared spaces and event permissions, including what private hire actually includes.
A hotel can combine accommodation, dining and event facilities. We compare room options, reception or meeting spaces, privacy and the arrangements for outdoor plans if the weather changes.
If the chosen venue cannot accommodate everyone, we can coordinate nearby hotels and guest transport. Different budgets, room requirements and the return journey after the celebration are considered together.
Cook, taste & explore
A market visit, time in a local kitchen or a tasting with a producer can give guests a way to take part. We choose the experience around the group and the area where you are staying.
A guided market visit can introduce the ingredients used in the meal that follows. Where the host offers both, the experience can continue in the kitchen, with a menu and level of participation suited to your group.
A session with a suitable cook or pastry maker can explore the preparation of cannoli or other local sweets. We confirm what guests will make, the facilities available and any dietary requirements before booking.
For a stay in south-eastern Sicily, a visit to a chocolate maker in Modica can fit around time in the town. Tastings, demonstrations or practical sessions depend on the producer and group size.
A catered evening at the property, a restaurant’s private space or a courtyard dinner can become the main gathering. We coordinate the menu, service, dietary needs, table arrangements and any entertainment.
The Etna area
An Etna outing and a winery visit can offer two different perspectives on eastern Sicily. We plan them around your base, the group’s interests and how much of the day you want to spend away from the property.
A guided excursion can introduce volcanic landscapes and explain the mountain’s history. The route is selected according to current access, weather and the participants’ ability. We agree the format with appropriately qualified local professionals.
A winery appointment can include a tasting, a visit or lunch where offered. We choose the format around the group, with alternatives for non-drinkers and enough time to enjoy the experience.
Some guests may prefer a shorter landscape visit and a meal, while others want a more active excursion. We discuss these preferences before booking, rather than assuming the same outing will suit everyone.
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Around your stay
A boat trip can introduce the coastline near your base. We select an appropriate operator and route, checking boarding arrangements, capacity and weather alternatives. Time ashore or in the water depends on the outing and conditions.
A guided visit can explore the places within reach of your accommodation, such as Taormina, Siracusa, Noto or Palermo. We choose a focused itinerary with suitable walking distances and time to enjoy the visit.
Beyond Etna, a stay in another part of Sicily can include local wineries or olive oil producers. Visits around Marsala, for example, belong in a western Sicily programme, with transport and appointments planned accordingly.
A visit to a local maker, a guided walk or an afternoon to explore independently can add variety to the stay. We source suitable options near your base and keep the timing comfortable around shared meals and the main event.
Planning the stay
We compare airport and onward transport options against the venue location and your guests’ departure points. Catania, Palermo, Comiso or Trapani may be relevant to different itineraries, depending on available services.
We check room configurations and accommodation budgets alongside the event venue. When guests stay in different properties, transfers and meeting points are planned as part of the programme.
The date affects outdoor dining, the pace of visits and services on the coast. We consider shade, cooling and indoor alternatives, particularly when the event or activities involve time outside.
Venue hire, accommodation, catering, transport, suppliers and experiences all contribute to the total. We help compare proposals and explain what is included before you decide which arrangements to confirm.
Your planning team
You work directly with Alessia Piperno on the occasion, the guests and the decisions along the way. Her background in hospitality, concierge services and guest relations informs how the event and the stay are brought together.
Selected collaborators and trusted local suppliers support the project according to its location, size and requirements. We coordinate responsibilities and timings, with the on-site support agreed as part of your proposal.
For clients planning from abroad, calls, shared proposals and live video visits where available can help with venue choices and preparations.
Questions We Are Often Asked
Yes. We help with venue research, supplier coordination, guest accommodation, transport and celebrations around the wedding. We begin with your preferred dates, approximate guest numbers, budget and the kind of setting you have in mind.
That depends on the venue, your guests’ arrivals and the experiences you want to include. Taormina and the Etna area, Siracusa and the south-east, and Palermo or western Sicily offer different possibilities. We compare suitable bases before building the programme.
We can explore properties that permit the type of event you are planning. We check capacity, catering arrangements, music, supplier access and indoor alternatives. Accommodation capacity is reviewed separately from the number of people a venue can host for an event.
Yes. We can plan a private dinner or several days with friends and family, including accommodation, meals and optional activities. The arrangements are shaped around your guests and the way you want to celebrate.
It can suit company retreats, leadership gatherings and incentive programmes when the venue meets the working requirements. We check meeting space, equipment, connectivity and accommodation, then coordinate dining, transport and experiences around the agenda. We can also help source meeting rooms and suitable working spaces, checking layout, connectivity, equipment and privacy for your sessions.
Yes, where it fits the location and schedule of your stay. We work with appropriately qualified local professionals to choose a suitable format. The route depends on current access, conditions and the participants’ ability; summit access is not assumed.
Yes. We can explore cooking sessions, pastry experiences, wineries and producer visits near your base. The format depends on the host and group size, with dietary needs and the level of participation confirmed before booking.
A visit to Modica can fit a programme based in south-eastern Sicily. We can explore tastings or sessions with a suitable producer and coordinate the visit with time in town. It would not normally be treated as a short outing from a base on the other side of the island.
We can explore suitable boats and routes near your accommodation. Capacity, departure points and weather arrangements are checked with the operator. The proposal confirms the services booked and any agreed alternatives.
The best arrival airport depends on the event location and available flights. We compare the full journey to the property before recommending a route. Guests arriving at different times or airports may need separate transfer arrangements.
The total depends on the date, property, guest numbers and services included. Accommodation, catering, transport, event suppliers and activities all affect the budget. An approximate overall figure helps us discuss options that suit your plans.
Much of the preparation can take place through calls, shared proposals and information from venues and suppliers. Live video visits may help where available. Alessia can discuss which decisions can be made remotely and whether an in-person visit would be useful.
Share your preferred dates, approximate guest numbers and budget, along with the places or experiences you would love to include. We can discuss the setting, the stay and the support you need.