Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Arancini Class & Wine
Southern Italy, Sicily
Discover the soul of Sicilian Street Food, set in Villa Palamara, a historic 15th-century former monastery. You will prepare a complete 4-course menu, including arancini and cannoli from scratch.
Sicilian Street Food Cooking Class in Villa Palamara
This hands-on cooking class takes place in Villa Palamara, a historic Sicilian villa overlooking the Mediterranean, ideal for food lovers wanting to master traditional Sicilian street food.
Experience Overview
Learn to prepare a complete four-course Sicilian meal featuring traditional street food recipes. The class includes making arancini and cannoli from scratch, with guidance from Chef Antonio Sireci in a relaxed setting with Mediterranean views.
What You Will Do
- Prepare ricotta cream
- Make chickpea panelle
- Fill arancini with various fillings
- Fry eggplants
- Cook sweet and sour onions
- Compose an orange and fennel salad
- Create and fill cannoli shells
The focus is on cooking techniques and high-quality ingredients, with clear instructions and time for questions, so you can replicate recipes at home.
Sample Menu
- Chickpea panelle
- Arancini in different variations
- Eggplant caponata
- Orange and fennel salad
- Sicilian cannoli with fresh ricotta
Dietary Options
Please notify us before booking if you have dietary restrictions or allergies. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free menus can be arranged when possible.
What’s Included
- All ingredients and cooking equipment
- Aperitif with Sicilian sparkling wine and chef-prepared bites
- Tasting of the prepared meal accompanied by selected Sicilian wines
- Water, juice, and Italian coffee available throughout
- PDF recipe book sent after the class to recreate dishes at home
- Photos taken during the experience may be shared on social media with your consent
About the Chef
Antonio Sireci, a chef and sommelier trained in Sicily and abroad, shares family recipes and local culinary traditions. He founded Sicilian Food Lovers in 2012 to offer authentic, hands-on Sicilian cooking experiences.
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from Villa Palamara
- Additional alcoholic drinks beyond those served with the meal
- Ingredients or requests outside the set menu if not agreed beforehand
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs
- Private or customized lessons not prearranged
- Professional photography services beyond social media photos
- Anything not explicitly listed as included
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds available for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the class.
Booking Tips
Book in advance to secure your spot. Bring comfortable clothing suitable for cooking and note any dietary restrictions when reserving. Morning sessions offer the best natural light and cooler temperatures.
