Cooking classes

Let's knead fresh pasta together

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Francesca Maria

Palermo

Duration 3h

Max 10 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian and English

Cooking class: learn how to cook Italian recipes

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Your experience
  • Busiate with trapanese pesto
  • Cavatelli with Tomato Sauce
  • Ravioli with vegetable sauce

This cooking class is designed for everyone, but it can be transformed into one suitable for those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet.I usually prepare egg pasta with my guests, but we can also prepare eggless pasta, typical in Sicily. We will cook the sauces with only local products and then you will enjoy it sitting comfortably in the garden sipping a glass of wine. We will start by tasting an aperitif with typical local products. My kitchen is located in an outbuilding on my patio with a flower garden.

Vegan

Vegetarian

Total: €145.00

€145.00 
per guest

€72.50 per child

Reviews
5.0
73 reviews
This was an absolute highlight of our trip. Francesca was so welcoming and we made the best Ravioli, Fettuccine , and Tiramisu. Everything was perfect and we had the best time. I would absolutely recommend this.

Tiffany and Sanae - July 2025

"Only with my hands can I understand the dough", Francesca said. This statement of her demonstrates how much passion Francesca puts into cooking and entertaining her guests. We felt very welcome when we arrived for our food experience at her home in Bagheria. There we enjoyed a delicate salad, delicious eggplant rolls, wonderful fresh pasta having been produced with a "chitarra", and filled meat skewers one after the other, while learning a wealth of interesting facts about life in Sicily. The fact that we also were able to share personal stories about our lives in Bagheria and Munich contributed to the feeling of well-being. We're still dreaming about the delicious mandarin jelly dessert today, the day after; we'll also never forget the special atmosphere of the kitchen, Francesca's kingdom. To be highly recommended!

Eva&Matthias - June 2025

Today, 8 June, we took a cooking class with Francesca in Sicily. We learned the techniques to make 3 dishes: Ravioli with Eggplant, Pasta w/ Sausage and Zucchini and for desert - Tiramisu. We learned how to pick the appropriate vegetables, understand the types of flours, seasoning, and oils and preference of one over another. We had to prepare our ingredients, proper cutting and cooking technique. And the tools used for each dish and how to use them. We made the pasta from scratch: Flour (00), Egg, and experienced using a Pasta Machine. We experienced it all. We cooked each portion of the meal, learned what to look for and when it was ready to add the next ingredient. We cumulated this with 2 favorable and tasty meals; and finally desert. Finally, I never used or thought I'd like Basil but Francesca showed me how to prepare, cook, and appreciate its fine flavor. So, when in Sicily, and if you have time, I highly recommend a side trip to Bagheria and a cooking class with Francesca.

kam from Hawaii, 2025 - June 2025

Ciao Francesca: my brother and I truly enjoyed our 3 hours with you. I thought 3 hours was going to be a long time, but learning and cooking with you, the time flew by. Bill and I discussed how we can't wait to try different fillers for our ravioli and my brother is planning small cups of tiramisu, just like his pana cotta. You really have us thinking 😃 Your hospitality was so warm and friendly. Thank you for opening your kitchen to us. Grazie, Kathi and Bill

Kathi Kam - June 2025

Francesca was a fantastic host with a lovely kitchen and the most friendly personality, going above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience! She is extremely talented and skilled with all things Sicilian cooking, being incredibly patient with us as well learning her artform. We had some of the best tiramisu we've ever had and are excited to have our leftovers for dinner! Cannot recommend Francesca enough!

Bruce M - June 2025

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Francesca Maria
Cesarina from 2021Location: Palermo    Languages: Italian and English
Francesca lives in Bagheria, the 'city of villas', a land kissed by the sun and the sea breeze. Our Cesarina brings Sicilian recipes to the table, rich in contrasts, where sweet is combined with salty, sweet and sour is used a lot and dried fruit is perfect on meat, fish and vegetables. "All this is the result of the cultures that have passed through our land. My cuisine is linked to the traditions of both my area and my family. I only use local products and I hope to be able to pass on to my guests all the passion and love that I put when I cook."
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