Authentic Sicilian cooking class with Francesca

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Authentic Sicilian cooking class with Francesca

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US$120.77 per guest

Adult x2

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Earliest available date: July 18, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Syracuse

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 14 guests

Language

English, Italian

Other

Vegetarian

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join Francesca in a hands-on Sicilian cooking class, where you'll master three types of pasta, including one stuffed, and dive into the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine. Taste and learn!

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

If you want to discover, taste, and learn how to make typical recipes of Sicilian and Italian cuisine, then this is the right experience for you!

The host Francesca will make you discover and love making fresh pasta and its sauces. You will make three types of pasta together, one of which is stuffed.

You will learn to cook these typical dishes of her wonderful land.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Typical aperitif and snacks

MAIN

Pasta filled with ricotta cheese, basil and fresh tomato sauce

MAIN

Fresh pasta with Trapanese pesto sauce

MAIN

Fresh gnocchi with cherry tomatoes sauce

What You Get

Experience first hand the local culture and cuisine

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Good To Know

Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

The host Francesca and you will start by enjoying a fresh aperitif with typical snacks from her region. You will cook together and eat the prepared pasta, seasoned with typical Sicilian sauces. After preparing and cooking you will sit in the garden to enjoy your dishes while sipping a fresh wine and an excellent coffee. You will get the chance to experience a unique and authentic cooking class with a local host, hand selected by us, the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. Our experiences are top-rated on TripAdvisor and are loved by thousands of travelers from around the world!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via del Fonditore, Bagheria Città metropolitana di Palermo Sicilia, Italy, IT, 90011

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The full address will be sent to you once you booked the event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

BEST ANNIVERSARY DATE EVER! Book this!!!!

May 22, 2026

Where to begin?! We booked this class with Francesca on our last full day in Sicily. This was HANDS DOWN the best experience and meal of the entire trip!! She was beyond gracious, very thoughtfu...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Fantastic choice!

July 08, 2025

Francesca was amazing! I went with my best friend and her parents and it was such a lovely evening. We made ravioli and fettuccini by hand as well as home made sauces. We also made tiramisu which w...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Fantastic food and company - a brilliant experience!!!

June 28, 2025

Francesca made this evening activity the perfect end to our stay in Palermo. She is so funny and friendly and welcomes you into her kitchen which is beautiful and over looks the garden. Truly the b...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Loved, would do again! Now my husband has kitchen skills!

May 17, 2025

Great Sicilian Experience. We made two pastas and tiramisu using fresh organic ingredients. Francesca accommodated our vegetarian needs. Everyone had fun, laughed, learned new skills, and felt grea...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful experience!

May 14, 2025

This was an amazing experience. Francesca was fantastic. We made homemade fettuccine, homemade ravioli and homemade Terramssu! This was so much fun and I learned a lot. Highly recommend if you are ...read more