Chef’s Table with Fulvio Pierangelini
Our Creative Director of Food, Fulvio Pierangelini, made his name at his two Michelin-star restaurant, Gambero Rosso, which was voted 12th by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2008 – shortly before he joined Rocco Forte Hotels. Meet the maestro in and listen to his culinary journey, influences and philosophy as he prepares special seasonal dishes for you. Learn about traditional Palermo cuisine and the dish’s authentic Italian ingredients before sampling it.
Villa Igiea Classics
As our Creative Director of Food, Fulvio is behind the timeless dishes served in Florio Restaurant. Join his team of chefs for a cooking lesson at Villa Igiea and uncover their culinary secrets. Under their guidance, select, slice and chop the ingredients to prepare a zingy seasonal salad made with red shrimps caught off the coast of Mazara, spritzed with the zest of an orange. Then create a comforting plate of busiate alla Norma – sauté aubergines in a rich tomato sauce, finished with a dusting of Parmesan. Relax and enjoy the dishes you have created, leaving room for a traditional dessert.
Mastering the art of Mixology
Learn the secrets to our creative "The Island of Desire" cocktail menu, developed by ‘The Maestro’ Salvatore Calabrese, that retraces Sicily's centuries of reinvention. Under the direction of our expert mixologists, shake and stir sensational cocktails and discover Calabrese’s innovative approach to storytelling.
Taste the Wines of Sicily
Enveloped in gentle coastal winds and rolling hills that come alive under the warm glow of the Mediterranean sun, Sicily possesses the perfect surroundings for cultivating a diverse range of wines. Our expert Sommeliers have carefully selected the best varieties from our beautiful island and invite you to sample a collection of sparkling, white, red and dessert wines. Accompanied by choices of local cheeses and charcuterie, embark on a flavourful journey through the Mediterranean isle.