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- English
- Italian
Not just a cooking class. A seat at Nonna’s table.
For a few hours, you’re not just visiting Sicily — you’re part of it.
We keep our classes small, with a maximum of 6 guests, creating a personal and intimate experience from the moment you arrive.
You’ll meet a real Sicilian nonna, learn the recipes she has grown up with, hear her stories and traditions, and cook authentic dishes side-by-side with her. She’ll share family secrets, traditional techniques and little tricks passed down through generations, while our host ensures every story and cooking tip is shared.
But
the experience doesn’t end when the cooking is finished. During the “Dopopranzo”, we sit together around the table, share local wine, exchange stories and talk about food, family and life in Sicily.
Nonna will know your name, hear your stories and make you feel welcome at her table.
You arrive as a guest. You leave with the feeling of having spent time with a Sicilian family.
Buon appetito e salute!
Example Menu
Starter
Sicilian caponata
A sweet and sour Sicilian classic. Learn the art of balancing vinegar and sugar with fried eggplant, celery, and capers.
Main
Sicilian Baked Anelletti
The ultimate family Sunday dish. Master the ring-shaped pasta timballo layered with a rich meat ragù, peas, and a golden breadcrumb crust.
Main
Sardines a Beccafico:
A traditional seafood delicacy. Discover how to roll fresh sardines with a savory filling of breadcrumbs, raisins, pine nuts, and citrus.
Dessert
Sicilian Baked Cassata
A beloved Sicilian treat: golden pastry filled with creamy sweet ricotta, dark chocolate and a delicate hint of cinnamon.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at Piazza San Domenico in Palermo. The apartment where the cooking class takes place is on Via Roma, just a 5-minute walk from the meeting point.
From Quattro Canti, walk down Via Roma towards the sea. After about 5 minutes, you’ll reach Piazza San Domenico. We’ll meet you at the obelisk in the middle of the square, just opposite the church. You can’t miss it!
What to expect
The experience is deliberately small, with no more than 6 guests, allowing genuine interaction rather than a large-group, commercial atmosphere.
Every class is different because every Nonna has her own recipes, stories, personality and way of cooking.
We also believe food is a way to connect cultures. While cooking, guests are encouraged to share their own traditions, memories and stories, creating a genuine exchange between people from different parts of the world.
There is no scripted performance or tourist show, just real people, real family recipes and genuine Sicilian hospitality.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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