Sicilian Home Cooking: Authentic Culinary Experience

Join a Sicilian cooking class in Palermo with a renowned chef. Experience authentic recipes, local ingredients, and cultural immersion in a private home setting.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Mongerbino, 37 - Discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine with Andrea Matranga, a celebrated Italian chef. Participants will craft a seasonal Sicilian menu, beginning with an appetizer, followed by a first course, a second course, and a dessert, all to be savored together in a cozy dining room setting. This delightful experience is…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Wine
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • PRESENT ALREADY IN A STATE OF DRINK OR PSYCHOPHYSICAL ALTERATION.
Additional Information

This unique experience unfolds not in a tourist kitchen, but within a private home in Palermo. It is not a performance; it is genuine cooking, featuring authentic Sicilian recipes, local ingredients, and the ambiance of a royal family. With thirty years of experience in haute cuisine across the globe, including prestigious starred restaurants, the…

Location
Via Mongerbino, 37
Via Mongerbino
A side street of via lazio
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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U3940itzacharyg
Mar 16, 2026
The highlight of our trip - Our time with Andrea and Alessandra was the highlight of our visit to Sicily. They welcomed us into their home and treated us like family from the very start. You can tell how much they love what they do and it shines through in their cooking and hospitality. We learned so much about the cooking techniques and the history of the food, which was a joy. We left with new friends, heads full of memories, bellies full of warmth and love, and souls restored.
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959traceya
Mar 16, 2026
Wow, An experience to treasure - What an amazing we had with Andrea and his wife. We were greeted very warmly and invited into their home. We shared the evening with another couple who came for the class and the class itself was filled with information, laughter and food tasting. It was like sharing a kitchen with old friends. Andrea is a very knowledgeable skilled chef and under his tuition we prepared our authentic Sicilian dishes. We then ate as a family at Andrea’s dining table. It was our wedding anniversary and we were made to feel very special. It was truly an experience we will cherish. Would I recommend it 1000% Yes!! It brought the Sicilian food and hospitality to life.
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Verenas958
Mar 15, 2026
Like cooking with friends in Palermo – unforgettable evening - This cooking class with Andrea and his wife was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Palermo. At first we were a little unsure because the class takes place in their private apartment, which felt unusual to us. But after just a few minutes it felt completely natural – more like being invited to a dinner with friends than attending a formal cooking class. Andrea is an incredible chef and a wonderful host. We learned how to make fresh homemade pasta and traditional Sicilian cannoli, and everything we cooked together was absolutely delicious. What makes this experience so special is the atmosphere. It’s not just a cooking class – it’s a warm, authentic evening where you get a real taste of Sicilian culture and hospitality. If you are visiting Palermo and want a truly authentic food experience, I can highly recommend spending an evening with Andrea. It was a beautiful memory from our trip that we will remember for a long time.
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Ecogeek2016
Mar 12, 2026
Lesione Cucina Fantastico - Preferiti Locali Siciliani - Andrea è un cuoco fantastico e insegnore. Mia famiglia ha preso un lezione cucinare. Lui era preparato è aiutamente. Noi abbiamo goditi il lezione anche noi abbiamo imparato tante. I cibi era deliziosi e da Siciliani. We loved the food. He and his wife were very nice and welcoming. The class was great. We are looking forward to taking another class with him again. We made several local dishes and learned a lot about the area and its history. Thank you for a great evening.
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M4876mmgaryb
Mar 11, 2026
Absolutely a must! Fantastic class - Andrea and his wife treated us like guests in their home. We looked online for a cooking class in a home for an experience of true Sicilian feel.& it's exactly what we got and then some! The food he choose for us was all traditional dishes and all from scratch. If your ever considering a in home experience this is the winner! I highly recommend Andrea Was a life time experience! Thank you again. Gary and Lisa
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Emilmk5058kz
Mar 9, 2026
Great discovery of tasty Sicilian cuisine - We spent with Andrea and his wife Alessandra great evening. Learning about very tasty Sicilian cuisine, cooking our dinner together, having fun. It is always best part of traveling if you can meet local people, even in their home as they wish to open for you private door. This was one of best highlights for us staying in Palermo 5 days.
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Sunshine30065487479
Mar 6, 2026
Authentic and fun- don’t miss it! - This was a truly enjoyable authentic cooking experience. Andre and his family were very welcoming. The food was excellent!
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Zophia_b
Mar 5, 2026
Unforgettable Evening - Honeymoon Highlight - Sicilian Cooking Class - Andrea and his family were truly exceptional. My husband and I booked a cooking class with him while we were in Palermo for our honeymoon, and even though it was already a week and a half into our trip, it was the first moment we genuinely felt like we were celebrating. When we mentioned we were newlyweds, Andrea went out of his way to make the experience feel incredibly special. From the moment we stepped into his home, we were welcomed with such warmth and kindness that we instantly felt at ease. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so comfortable so quickly in someone else’s home. Andrea was patient, encouraging, and wonderfully clear as he taught us each technique, and the dishes we made were absolutely delicious. After the class, he even sent us a link to his YouTube videos so we could revisit everything we learned—something we’re already excited to use once we’re back home. My husband and I can’t recommend this cooking class highly enough. It truly set a new standard for all future classes, that I doubt will ever be able to be met again. If you have the chance to learn from Andrea, take it. It was one of the highlights of our entire trip.
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Culture02308720934
Mar 3, 2026
Fantastic cultural and culinary experience! 100% Recommended! - Fantastically authentic and absolutely Best experience in Palermo! My partner us I felt immediately welcome to Andrea and his wonderful family! The preparation of the typical Sicilian dishes were great fun with Andrea and enriched us sustainably!Andrea is a great cook, teacher and host. We had a wonderful evening!
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U10mk71
Feb 27, 2026
Perfect end to our journey. - Super fun evening. Andreas created an experience that offered great cooking in a family setting. His wife, daughter, and daughter’s friend couldn’t have been more delightful. We had great conversation around the table while we enjoyed a huge meal and wine that we had created. Really great day. Thank you so so much.
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From $114
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).