Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Pasta Cooking Class & Wine

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

After meeting the other guests, you’ll start with a brief tour of the Villa, you’ll move to the kitchen for a relaxed hands-on session, after a introduction to the dishes, everyone cooks at their own pace, following the chef step by step. Halfway through the preparations, an aperitif with sparkling wine will be offered. At the end, you’ll sit down together to enjoy everything you’ve prepared, drinking Sicilian wines

You’ll prepare: appetizer, fresh pasta, fresh tomato sauce, fried eggplant, meat dish with salad and dessert at the end. The focus is on ingredients and technique you can replicate at home, with clear explanations and time to ask questions. You’ll chop, knead, cut and plate everything yourself.

This class is suitable for beginners and food lovers

Water, juices, coffee are always available to guests. After the class you’ll receive a PDF cookbook, so you can recreate the dishes at home. With your consent, photos from the experience may be shared on our social media channels

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Alcoholic beverages is for 18 years old and above.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Discover Sicily through two rappresentative dishes, like Pasta alla Norma and Sicilian Braciole This hands-on leisure Sicilian cooking class offers a complete immersion into traditional Sicilian cuisine, combining manual cooking, a sea-view location. Together with a professional chef and sommelier, you’ll prepare seven different preparations for a full 4-course menu including fresh pasta alla Norma and Sicilian braciole from scratch, using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. The experience takes place at Villa Palamara, a 15th‑century former Benedictine monastery, a historic seaside villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea near Cefalù, surrounded by greenery and coastal views. Its olive, orange, and lemon trees, terraces and panoramic views create an unforgettable setting for cooking and eat the food you have prepared . Founded in 2012, Sicilian Food Lovers welcomes travelers from all over the world who wish to learn authentic Sicilian recipes in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, guided step by step so you can recreate them at home. This class is suitable for beginners and food lovers.

Sample Menu

starter

Stuffed Zucchini

main

"Pasta alla Norma" with fresh pasta, fresh tomato sauce and fried eggplant

main

meat Special Sicilian Braciole

Pork rolls

main

Traditional side dish : orange and fennel salad

dessert

Bianco Mangiare

typical Sicilian Lemon cream served with fruit - simple, light and fresh

dessert

Fresh ingredients used in the Cooking Class

We use only fresh ingredients to ensure authentic flavors and high quality.

dessert

Dietary Needs

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free and lactose‑free options available with prior notice.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Sicilian sparkling wine, Sicilian wine (white or red), water, fruit juices

Coffee and/or Tea

all necessary equipment

Anything not explicitly listed as included in the price

Options

Sicilian Food Lovers - Cooking Class in a Charming Villa a Cefalù

Reviews

5.00

63 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Food
L9047TEgarys,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was one of the most enjoyable events of my trip to Sicily. Antonio was friendly and very knowledgeable. The class was interesting and enjoyable to attend . The meal was great. I would highly recommend this class.
Perfetto!
utel434,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just beautiful, delicious and overall a wonderful experience! Antonio manages to form a super cooking team from a group of strangers. Enjoying the jointly cooked menu is a crowning achievement.
Wonderful Experience!
marvagc,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Sicily. Antonio was an amazing teacher. We had a lovely day at the converted monastery and prepared many delicious courses. I enthusiastically recommend this experience!
A wonderful experience, highly recommended.
915abbiew,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I did this class together with a mixed group of visitors (not a tour) so it was only 10 people, which made it even more personal and engaging. Antonio is a great host and a very knowledgeable chef. The menu was simple, delicious, easy to recreate at home. We learned several techniques for preparing meat and vege that we'll use in many other recipes. You don't undertake every process, so it's not a complex or technical class, but you are all are included in the steps (e.g. some items like dessert were demonstrated or combined for cooking). The venue is delightful, kitchen well equipped and we had the luxury of eating together outdoors (with wonderful wines provided). Highly recommend!
A must try instructional cooking experience!
pravin183,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An unforgettable Sicilian cooking experience! I had an absolutely amazing time at this Sicilian cooking class. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and passionate — sharing authentic techniques and recipes that were both approachable and full of flavor. The class was well-organized, the kitchen spotless, and the overall ambiance warm and inviting. Every detail, from the ingredients to the presentation, reflected real care and professionalism. I left not only with new skills but also a deeper appreciation for Sicilian cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone visiting or wanting to elevate their home cooking
Absolutely amazing experience!
bronwent17,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Sicilian Food Lovers cooking class was one of the highlights of our week in Sicily to celebrate my daughters wedding week. Antonio was welcoming, knowledgeable and so passionate about all the local ingredients and traditions. we enjoyed the tale of the Moor Prince and Sicilian Princess. We learned to make some authentic dishes all while sipping on local wine and sharing great stories. Everything was hands on, fun and delicious. HIGHLY recommend to anyone wanting a true taste of Sicily!
Great cooking school in n beautiful setting.
V9013ZIlindas,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great class. Antonio was very well prepared, organized and knowledgeable. He was able to create a cohesive group out of groups of strangers. It was a lovely setting with the view of the sea for the meal we had prepared. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will cook at home with the recipes he provided because the food was so good. As a bonus, he also has some pottery available for sale from his former pottery shop.
For food lovers.
KozmaFife,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a “must do” activity when visiting Cefalu. Situated in a villa high in the hills east of the old town (you need to take a taxi or drive) with terrific views over the sea. Chef Antonio was excellent, very welcoming and ensuring that the group of strangers mixed well and had a great day together. In our group, us Scots with 6 from the USA, two from Sweden and one from Slovenia now resident in Denmark. The kitchen premises was well equipped and we were all around a large square table watching and listening to Antonio. We mostly prepared the food, all Sicilian dishes, and Antonio and his assistant did the actually cooking. We made fresh pasta which was much easier to do than I had expected, however, much easier to do with a pasta machine. We had a break for an aperitif and later enjoyed our meal al fresco with some very nice local wine. We had a great day. Antonio has since followed up by email sending us his recipes which we intend to try out. We can’t recommend Antonio and his cooking class highly enough and it was a lovely way to spend the day.
This was really fun and delicious.
Davenato,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went alone but left with 11 new friends some of whom couldn’t cook at all and others who taught me new tricks. It was the fastest 6 hours I’ve ever spent and I’d take the class again if I ever get back to Cefalu.
One of our favorite activities ever experienced!
Joyce C,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best activities we have ever done while traveling. The location was beautiful overlooking the sea in a clean, well stocked kitchen area of an old abbey ( although driving up the private lane was not an easy task). The chef was both personable and professional, answering all questions patiently and offering assistance throughout the day to a varied group from several countries. We learned quite a lot about local foods and the preparation of local dishes. The organization was superb and care was taken so individuals ate only the food they prepared. Pasta making included experience with a machine and rolling pin. The dinner was amazing and the company amicable. We highly recommend this to all ages interested in savoring the wonders of Sicilian cooking!