Sicilian Cooking Course in Agrigento

We cannot express how amazing our time with Annalisa was. She is the most interesting, knowledgable, and entertaining host and a fantastic teacher. We felt totally at home in Annalisa’s kitchen, and her love for Sicilian cuisine was clear from the second we stepped through the door. All of Annalisa’s produce is fresh and organic, sourced either from her own farm (most of what we cooked with was!) or sourced from local, respectable suppliers in Ortigia or neighbouring farms. She is passionate about keeping tradition alive in her cooking, and is so knowledgable about all of the science that goes into Sicilian flavour and technique. We honestly felt like we’d made a friend in Annalisa by the end of our 4 hours, learning not only the tricks of the trade, but about her amazing journey to becoming a personal chef, her brilliant children, and of course, her adorable puppy. Her own extra-virgin olive oil (a Sicilian drop, please) and limoncello are delicious, too. Above all, though, the food we cooked together was absolutely sensational. Our pasta alla Norma was better than any we’d had across Sicily, the polpette di zucchine and dessert were equally wonderful, and we left with a bag of leftovers to enjoy later on. It goes without saying that the wine was also incredible. This was a birthday surprise treat and Annalisa went above and beyond to make it that little bit more special which was really appreciated. Annalisa, we will recommend you to anyone and everyone and hope to see you again soon, maybe next time for one of your famous food tours. We will keep to our promise to show you the real traditional foods you missed in the UK next time you visit - we will cook you a roast and show you how much better Sicilian food is than British. Oh, and make sure your daughter continues with her crocheting - it’s genuinely beautiful and I see another no. 1 entrepreneur in the family before too long. Abbi cura di te e grazie mille! ❤️

Annalisa was the absolute best. She was super welcoming, prepared for every step of the class before we entered, very explanatory of all the backgrounds and process of every dish, and so easy to talk to! You can tell she is so passionate about what she does, and looks forward to making a great relationship with each of her classes!

Amazing experience, helped with travel and very welcoming!

Annalisa is a most talented chef. She prepared a meal that we all enjoyed. She was a wonderful host!

Chef Annalisa was amazing! Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a cooking class or just to experience Sicilian culture and food. Not only did my wife and I have an amazing time but we found a new friend! Thank you Annalisa for everything! You’ve made our trip truly magical! Tim & Mara.

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The class with Annalisa was by far the best cooking class we have ever experienced. Annalisa is the perfect host, and you feel like you’re visiting an old friend from the very first moment. We prepared delicious dishes together, and her cooking tips are incredibly valuable. I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. It is an absolute must-do on any Sicily itinerary.

Myself and my partner did the cooking class and absolutely loved it! We learnt loads, met some lovely people, and enjoyed some excellent Sicilian food. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Sicily!

We had a great experience with AnnaLisa. She was the best host and we can’t wait to go back for another class

This was the best cooking class ever! I highly recommend coming and experiencing all the wonderful and delicious Sicilian food. We had an amazing experience

It was excellent class! She was very knowledgeable and explained not only the food, but also the culture as well! I highly recommend!