Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view
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Palermo, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get more out of your time in Palermo by taking part in this small-group cooking class. Rather than a commercial kitchen setting, this intimate experience takes place at a local’s home. Enjoy the rare opportunity to use freshly picked ingredients from the garden, as you make a delicious pasta dish and traditional Sicilian cannoli—with lots of family traditions and recipes shared throughout.
- Rare opportunity to have a cooking lesson in a Sicilian home
- Learn special family recipes you can recreate at home
- Small group size ensures an intimate atmosphere
- Feast on all your delicious creations at the end
Sample Menu
Main
Tagliatelle with fresh pesto/Norma/fresh tomato sauce
Dessert
Sicilian Cannolo/Tiramisu
What's Included
- Soda/Pop
- Prosecco and wine
- Traditional recipes to take home
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Nazionale, 240, 90036 Portella di Mare PA, Italy
We can meet here and we will proceed together. This is a bar and we can meet here and proceed to my home together.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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What an amazing cooking class! Carlo is not only an incredibly skilled chef, but also a fantastic host who made the entire experience fun, engaging, and full of laughter. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like family into his beustiful family home.
The food we prepared was absolutely delicious, fresh, authentic, and bursting with flavor. Carlo shared so much insight into the local cuisine and culture, which made the whole experience even richer. Beyond just cooking, it felt like a true cultural exchange, filled with stories, passion, and joy. We left with full stomachs, new skills, and great memories. If you’re considering a cooking class, do not miss this one! Highly, highly recommended!
Thank you Carlo for having us! We had the most amazing time and will never forget it! Cannot wait to go home and try the cooking at home!
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Travelers praise the cooking experience for its hands-on, well-structured approach led by a knowledgeable chef, highlighting authentic recipes like pasta and cannoli. Food quality and freshness receive consistent commendation, with abundant homemade dishes and well-paired wines enhancing the scenic setting. Guides are noted for their warmth and engaging teaching, providing detailed cultural insights. The personalized, beginner-friendly activities involving garden harvesting and cooking are appreciated for their educational and interactive nature.
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This the best coming class ever! Carlos arranged for a taxi for me which was very thoughtful. Nick my driver did the best job! Thank you Nick. The setting for the class could not have been more perfect. A beautiful view from the terrace of the ocean and Carlos lovely farm where we picked some items for our lunch. I learned so much from the class making pasta and cannoli . I am excited to go home and get busy in my kitchen. There were appetizers prosecco and a white wine that paired with the food offerings. The food was fun to make, Carlos a great teacher professional/funny/kind/thoughtful. You leave with recipes and a shopping list. Thank you beyond words Carlos!! I travel alot take alot of cooking classes this was #1Make this your must do cooking class while in Palermo.
Carlos was wonderful host and chef. Lots of info and humor. Very hands on cooking instructions on for us
Nice location, friendly host, good tips of cooking!
Enjoyed the garden and the views very much. Very nice lunch and wine to finish off!
Carlo was an amazing host. We had a great time making pasta and cannoli. The location of his home is amazing. The outside terrace is beautiful and overlooks the water. We couldn’t have possibly eaten all the food Carlo prepared for us as well as the food we made. It was a fun night and I would do it again.
This pasta and cannoli masterclass with Chef Carlo was absolutely phenomenal! From the very beginning, including the thoughtful offer of a transfer to his stunning villa, everything was organized at the highest possible level.
Carlo, his wife, his assistants, and his whole family are incredibly generous, welcoming, and hospitable. The class itself was so well-thought-out. Carlo didn't just show us what to do; he actually taught us all the little secrets and details so we can easily recreate these dishes at home. The food was exceptionally delicious! He even surprised us with lovely gifts and sent all the recipes afterward.
One of my brightest memories is going into his beautiful garden to harvest fresh vegetables—we picked a zucchini that was almost a meter long! It was hilarious and so much fun, something I will remember for a very long time.
We ended the evening with a spectacular dinner, enjoying a breathtaking sunset with views of the sea, the beach, and Palermo in the distance. I was also very lucky to share this with a wonderful group of people. I am so happy I found this specific masterclass. I already want to return and bring my friends to experience this magic. Highly, highly recommend!
This was our first cooking class and it was everything we hoped for and more. Carlo is a first rate chef and the pasta, pesto and canoli were exceptional. The canoli was the best we've ever had. Carlo and his assistants, Maria and Francesca were very helpful in taking us through each step of the process. The view was spectacular, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the farm to see the variety of fruits and vegetables grown there and used in his dishes. We highly recommend Cooking Class in a Villa with Palermo View.
We made delicious Pasta and Cannolis from scratch with help from Chef Carlo. Great recipe xperience in a Villa outside of Palermo. Used fresh ingredients from Chef Carlo’s garden.
An amazing, intimate experience unlike any other. Carlo welcomed us into his home as if it were ours and exceeded all expectations. Beyond the food being amazing, his hospitality was very much appreciated considering the heat we were in. Would 110% recommend this experience to anyone visiting Sicily!
This was a wonderfully intimate experience. Chef Carlo is not only an extremely experienced chef, he is very personable and an excellent teacher. The setting is beautiful, picking produce directly from the large garden that has been in his family for decades, with the sea and mountains as the backdrop. And the food was amazing, all prepared from scratch by you under the tutelage of a wonderful chef. Che bei momenti!
Carlo is absolutely amazing!! My wife and I had the best class with him to celebrate our honeymoon. We started by picking a bunch of fresh tomatoes, basil, and more delicious treats from his garden, where he explained his culinary and family history and detailed the process of growing and selling vegetables. He proceeded to teach us how to make a classic Sicilian pasta dish, helping us through each step, as well as the best cannolis we’ve ever eaten. His home as marvelous, he served us prosecco, wine, and his own homemade citrus drink with dessert. Carlo is a well-experienced and incredible chef who has a true passion for food and hospitality. We would recommend this class to anyone traveling to the Palermo area!!!
So great!
Carlo was incredibly attentive and kind. Everything was intentionally planned, well organized, and thoughtfully done.
Everything we ate was fresh and delicious. Carlo connected with us in such a warm way while also giving us privacy to enjoy the experience.
They even helped arrange our taxi, which made everything so easy!
We had a cooking class with Carlos in April. Learned to make homemade pasta and Cannoli. Was a wonderful experience! We were the only couple at his casa so basically had a private cooking class. Would highly recommend! Jeff and Tiffanie
Carlo was so welcoming and friendly! He made us feel like family immediately upon arrival. His class was easy for beginners, and we loved the recipes! He accommodated one member in our group who was a vegetarian and ensured the recipe was ok for her to eat. His family garden is stunning and learning about his culture and food was the highlight of our trip to Palermo. He is a MUST for your vacation and we just wish we lived closer so we could come back sooner.
I would give Carlo ten stars if I could. What a wonderful experience. He is nor only a great chef but an excellent teacher and host. We enjoyed sharing the experience with a lovely couple from Melbourne, too. A must do experience if you are in Palermo.
This experience will exceed your expectations. Carlo curated an incredible experience, combining his warm and personable character (and mother), welcoming you into his home, and mixed with beautiful scenic views, the freshest food, and incredible flavors that will leave you wishing you could experience it again. I cannot recommend this excursion and Carlo highly enough!
I would share to all travelers thinking about this experience….. Book It! Absolutely amazing, Carlo is such an amazing ambassador to Sicily and it’s rich culture and perhaps more importantly his ability to teach, share and provide such a beautiful experience.
Most beloved experience in Palermo. The setting, the food, the host- all perfection. Carlo’s warmth made the entire experience wonderful. The food was delicious, and touring the garden was educational. Highly recommend this activity; would definitely do it again!
Incredible experience with a wonderful view! Would do again hands down. Carlo and his wife were helpful and the food was INCREDIBLE!
One of the best experiences of our entire trip. We booked this as a family of four, two adults and two girls (ages 7 and 11), and it exceeded every expectation.
It was completely private, which made it feel incredibly personal and special. We started in the garden harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables with our daughters, then moved inside to make fresh pasta from scratch. Carlo was patient, engaging, and made everyone feel involved, even our youngest was completely absorbed the whole time.
The setting, the views of Palermo, the food we made together, all of it was world class.
This wasn’t just a cooking class, it was a genuine experience we’ll talk about for years.
If you’re visiting Sicily with family, do not skip this. Highest possible recommendation.
At the Villa you are greeted with Prosecco & an appetizer for a chance to relax and enjoy the view!
Carlo is very knowledgeable and patient with a passion for cooking. It was delightful experience and a wonderful way to have lunch!
Best food i have ever tasted. Everything is grown in Carlos own garden. The quality of food can't be matched
My husband & and I, along with our 2 friends were coming to an end of our 2 week vacation through Italy and Sicily, diid we really need another cooking class???? But I couldn't resist some of the other reviews written by Carlo's guests...and had to experience for myself.
Read other reviews for details about what and how we cooked, but I'd like to tell you it was more like spending time with friends sharing stories while making your own pasta, and the best Cannoli's this Italian has ever had. So to answer my own question... Yes, we did need one more cooking class - Carlo's !
Cooking with Carlo was an AWESOME experience - so warm and friendly, like being invited to a dear friend's home in Sicily. The views from the terrace are spectacular. Learning to make the dough for cannolis and learning to make the pasta was a breeze with such a devoted and engaging teacher. And dining on the end result, with fresh tomatoes from the garden and home-produced olive oil, was a delight. It's been the highlight of our vacation so far. We will have great memories of the experience for years to come!
What an amazing cooking class! Carlo is not only an incredibly skilled chef, but also a fantastic host who made the entire experience fun, engaging, and full of laughter. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like family into his beustiful family home.
The food we prepared was absolutely delicious, fresh, authentic, and bursting with flavor. Carlo shared so much insight into the local cuisine and culture, which made the whole experience even richer.
Beyond just cooking, it felt like a true cultural exchange, filled with stories, passion, and joy. We left with full stomachs, new skills, and great memories. If you’re considering a cooking class, do not miss this one! Highly, highly recommended!
Thank you Carlo for having us! We had the most amazing time and will never forget it! Cannot wait to go home and try the cooking at home!
This was an excellent experience, making food with an exceptional chef who was warm and welcoming in his own home. It was terrific.
From the gorgeous Palermo views to the lovely farm, what an experience. Im not a good cook and chef Carlo was such a great teacher. I recommend this.
Carlo is very welcoming. His home is beautiful with an amazing view. He is very personable and wants to hear and tell stories of family and food traditions.
Carlo was a stellar host - welcoming, patient, friendly, and a great cook :) the food was some of the best we had in Sicily and all freshly made from high quality ingredients from his garden. Couldn’t recommend this experience more!
Carlo and his family were incredible. The experience was amazing and even in the small details, they make a difference.
It was a good time learning, sharing experiences, and more important, eating (what we did) 😋
Such a fantastic experience. Carlos is extremely patient. We had blast & learned a lot! Everything we made was delicious!
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