Chef Alessandro Allegra

Chef At Home In Palermo

Alessandro

I have 15 years of experience in the kitchen. I worked in Spain, Ireland, Italy, Denmark. My experience was formed by working but I give my best when I go to the market and create dishes based on the fresh things I find, so I improvise improvised dishes that are still based on the Mediterranean style. I spent the last 13 years in Copenhagen where I learned another way of conceiving the menu.

For me, cooking is...

for me cooking at home means expressing imagination, taste, colours, tradition and sharing the experience with guests.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at home, learning the secrets and traditions from my mother, aunts and grandmother. Then restaurants.

A cooking secret...

I use simplicity a lot so as not to cover the aromas of the food and then slow cooking which optimizes the sauces

My menus

Mondello

STARTER

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Pane carasau:With buffalo mozzarella stracciatella, bottarga, extra virgin olive oil

Arancina: saffron, rice, mozzarella, bechamel, cooked Parma ham

Aubergine parmigiana, tomato, fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmesan cheese

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Risotto frutti di mare

Pasta a lunga essicazione con pesto classico ( basilico fresco, aglio, pinoli, parmigiani formaggio, olio extra vergine di oliva)

Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

BBQ,Misto di carne, arrosto di manzo , involtino di carne palermitani(filled with breadcrumbs, cheese, pine nuts and chopped cherry tomatoes, with bay leaf and lemon flavour) braciola di maiale,chicken leg , salmoriglio souse,contorno di patate con Fresh

Tradizionale misto involtini di carne palermitani con contorno di patate

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cannoli siciliani

Cassata siciliana

Cassatelle with ricotta

Tradizione della nonna

STARTER

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Bruschetta classica, pomodoro , basilico, aglio,alio extra vergine di oliva,

Alici marinate

Frittata con cipollotto e formaggio primosale

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pasta a lunga essicazione con pesto classico ( basilico fresco, aglio, pinoli, parmigiani formaggio, olio extra vergine di oliva)

Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese

Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pesce del giorno al forno, con salsa siciliana( pomodoro,aglio, alive , capperi)

Involtini classici palermitani: Baked veal rolls, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, tomato, onion, bay leaf. grilled seasonal vegetables

Involtino di pesce spada con contorno di insalata mista

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cannoli siciliani

Cassatelle with ricotta

Fresh season fruits

Semplicità e tradizione

STARTER

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Melenzane alla parmigiana, melenzane fritte , passata di pomodoro , parmigiano formaggio, basilico, olio extra vergine di oliva

Tris di bruscetta al : pomodoro; pesto di olive; pesto carciofi

Alici marinate

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Vegan, Pasta lenta essiccazione, zucchine fritte, aglio, cipolloto, menta, olio extra vergine d' oliva, caciocanallo formaggio

Pasta classica con i broccoli: broccoli, onion, pine nuts, raisins, breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil

Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Tradizionale salsiccia palermitana con contorno di patate ed insalata

Involtini classici palermitani: Baked veal rolls, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, tomato, onion, bay leaf. grilled seasonal vegetables

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cannolo siciliano

Cassata siciliana

Macedonia di frutta, mixed cut fruit, with white wine, sugar

Pantelleria

STARTER

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Pantesca salad: cherry tomatoes, Pantesco capers, tuna, olives, spring onion and extra virgin olive oil

Caponata classica palermitana:fried aubergines, tomato, olives, capers, celery, vinegar, sugar, sweet and sour

Bruschetta al pomodoro, basilico, aglio , cipollotto, olio extra vergine di oliva

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pasta a lunga essiccazione:cuttlefish ink, cuttlefish, garlic, tomato concentrate, parsley, extra virgin olive oil

Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime

Pasta Anchiava: Tomato, concentrated tomato, white wine, onion, garlic, raisins, anchovies, pine nuts, toasted breadcrumbs

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Involtino di pesce spada con contorno di insalata mista

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

Involtini classici palermitani: Baked veal rolls, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, tomato, onion, bay leaf. grilled seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Misto mignon sicilian dessert

Cassata siciliana

Cannoli siciliani

Ballarak

STARTER

All inclusive

Bruschetta classica, pomodoro , basilico, aglio,alio extra vergine di oliva,

Caponata siciliana, melenzane, pomodoro, olive, sedano , capperi, cipolla, olio extra vergine di oliva, zucchero e aceto( agrodolce)

Arancina: saffron, rice, mozzarella, bechamel, cooked Parma ham

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pasta Anchiava: Tomato, concentrated tomato, white wine, onion, garlic, raisins, anchovies, pine nuts, toasted breadcrumbs

Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime

Risotto zafferano ,mix funghi, bacon croccante, con parmigiano formaggio,cipollotto scalogno, rosmarino fresco, wino bianco

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Involtini classici palermitani: Baked veal rolls, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, tomato, onion, bay leaf. grilled seasonal vegetables

Salsiccia classica palermitana:pork, fennel seeds, salt, pepper

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mix mignon sicilian dessert

Cassata siciliana

Macedonia di frutta, mixed cut fruit, with white wine, sugar

Trinacria

STARTER

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Aubergine parmigiana, tomato, fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmesan cheese

Arancina: saffron, rice, mozzarella, bechamel, cooked Parma ham

Cabbage roll, breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil, cheese, pine nuts, spring onion

FIRST COURSE

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Slow-drying durum wheat pasta, with mixed meat ragù (beef fillet, pork) cut with a knife, tomato, red wine, mixed sauté, mixed herbs

Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese

Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime

MAIN COURSE

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Baked lamb, side dish of grilled and marinated vegetables, potatoes with rosemary, in salmoriglio sauce (garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cannoli siciliani

Fruit cake with custard

Cassatelle

Madonie( menù di carne )

STARTER

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Carpaccio di manzo, marinato con olio e limone, rucola e scaglie di parmigiano

Misto di salumi siciliani, mixed selection of cured meats (e.g. Napoli salami, Parma San Daniele ham with yellow melon, speaker with cream cheese and rocket)

Misto formaggi siciliani, mix of cheeses (e.g. mature caciocavallo, mozzarella, fontina), accompanied by bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese

Pasta a lunga essicazione con pesto classico ( basilico fresco, aglio, pinoli, parmigiani formaggio, olio extra vergine di oliva)

Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

Involtini classici palermitani: Baked veal rolls, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, tomato, onion, bay leaf. grilled seasonal vegetables

Fresh fish of the day, served with Sicilian sauce (cherry tomato, spring onion, garlic, white wine, capers, alewives, parsley), side dish, baked potatoes with seasonal herbs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cannoli siciliani

Cassatelle with ricotta

Macedonia di frutta, mixed cut fruit, with white wine, sugar

Profondo blu

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Insalata di polpo , polpo, olive verdi, olio extra vergine di oliva, carote , sedano, succo di limone

Crudo di pesci ( gambero , tonno, ricciola , marinati olio limone e menta)

Bruschetta al pomodoro, basilico, aglio , cipollotto, olio extra vergine di oliva

FIRST COURSE

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Pacchero liscio a lenta essiccazione,triglia , salicornia, gambero, menta , scorza limone

Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime

Pasta a lunga essiccazione:cuttlefish ink, cuttlefish, garlic, tomato concentrate, parsley, extra virgin olive oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pesce del giono al forno , in salsa siciliana ( pomodorino , aglio, basilico, capperi, olive

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

Involtino di pesce spada con contorno di insalata mista

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sorbetto al limone

Misto mignon sicilian dessert

Cassata siciliana

Mondello

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Pane carasau:With buffalo mozzarella stracciatella, bottarga, extra virgin olive oil

Arancina: saffron, rice, mozzarella, bechamel, cooked Parma ham

Aubergine parmigiana, tomato, fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmesan cheese

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Risotto frutti di mare

Pasta a lunga essicazione con pesto classico ( basilico fresco, aglio, pinoli, parmigiani formaggio, olio extra vergine di oliva)

Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

Tradizionale misto involtini di carne palermitani con contorno di patate

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cannoli siciliani

Cassata siciliana

Cassatelle with ricotta

Tradizione della nonna

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Bruschetta classica, pomodoro , basilico, aglio,alio extra vergine di oliva,

Alici marinate

Frittata con cipollotto e formaggio primosale

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pasta a lunga essicazione con pesto classico ( basilico fresco, aglio, pinoli, parmigiani formaggio, olio extra vergine di oliva)

Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese

Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pesce del giorno al forno, con salsa siciliana( pomodoro,aglio, alive , capperi)

Involtini classici palermitani: Baked veal rolls, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, tomato, onion, bay leaf. grilled seasonal vegetables

Involtino di pesce spada con contorno di insalata mista

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cannoli siciliani

Cassatelle with ricotta

Fresh season fruits

Semplicità e tradizione

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Melenzane alla parmigiana, melenzane fritte , passata di pomodoro , parmigiano formaggio, basilico, olio extra vergine di oliva

Tris di bruscetta al : pomodoro; pesto di olive; pesto carciofi

Alici marinate

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Vegan, Pasta lenta essiccazione, zucchine fritte, aglio, cipolloto, menta, olio extra vergine d' oliva, caciocanallo formaggio

Pasta classica con i broccoli: broccoli, onion, pine nuts, raisins, breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil

Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Tradizionale salsiccia palermitana con contorno di patate ed insalata

Involtini classici palermitani: Baked veal rolls, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, tomato, onion, bay leaf. grilled seasonal vegetables

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cannolo siciliano

Cassata siciliana

Macedonia di frutta, mixed cut fruit, with white wine, sugar

Pantelleria

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Pantesca salad: cherry tomatoes, Pantesco capers, tuna, olives, spring onion and extra virgin olive oil

Caponata classica palermitana:fried aubergines, tomato, olives, capers, celery, vinegar, sugar, sweet and sour

Bruschetta al pomodoro, basilico, aglio , cipollotto, olio extra vergine di oliva

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pasta a lunga essiccazione:cuttlefish ink, cuttlefish, garlic, tomato concentrate, parsley, extra virgin olive oil

Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime

Pasta Anchiava: Tomato, concentrated tomato, white wine, onion, garlic, raisins, anchovies, pine nuts, toasted breadcrumbs

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Involtino di pesce spada con contorno di insalata mista

Arrosto di pesce; Fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour

Involtini classici palermitani: Baked veal rolls, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, tomato, onion, bay leaf. grilled seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Misto mignon sicilian dessert

Cassata siciliana

Cannoli siciliani

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Chef Alessandro's reviews

4.87

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50 services

Alessandro was a great and sociable chef - would recommend him to anyone that needs an excellent chef to cook dinner and host, going above and beyond. I will definitely hire his services again when I return to Sicily!

Chef Allesandro arrived with a big smile on his face and left as a member of our family!! Chef completely exceeded my expectations for my first in-home personal chef experience. He felt like part of our family by the time dessert was served. He communicated back and forth with me to ensure he put together the perfect meal for my family of seven. He was very clear, responsive and helpful in his communication. He also was very detailed in his menu and preparation to ensure everyone loved the meal, which we did! The food he prepared was delicious! And it was all local food, fresh and as he said “only something delicious that I would prepare for myself.” It was very apparent that Chef had years of experience through the taste of his food and the preparation. He had everything he needed to prepare the meal without having to interrupt our family time. And as he brought out each course, the presentation was beautiful and he would take the time to explain where all the ingredients came from and why he chose certain dishes over others. Very informative, and it made us feel that he truly took the time to make it an unforgettable experience for us. Chef Allesandro is also so much fun! We had music playing during dinner and I watched him in there enjoying himself, dancing in the kitchen, truly enjoying what he does. His vibrance of what he loves to do was apparent and it made the family have such a great, unforgettable experience! By the end of the night, all of my family members wanted to snap pictures with him, so they could remember the experience forever. Chef Allesandro and his in-home dining experience was a 10 out of 10! I highly recommend Chef for any at-home, private chef events you may be thinking of when you travel! I know I will be contacting him again when I am back in Sicily in 2025!! Thank you, Chef!

There are not enough positive things to say about the experience with Chef Alessandro! Prior to dinner the communication was punctual, and clearly he wanted to make us feel happy with the proposed menu. He even made sure that the kitchen had everything needed to prepare the perfect meal. He arrived on time and was so engaging. We loved the conversation, he had us laughing a lot!! Finally, the cooking was superb. The cleanest ingredients, prepared in ways we had never had before. He even told us tips about how to select the best foods for freshness and cultural aspects about Sicily. We loved every moment and are so grateful to have met Alessandro.

Lo chef Allegra ci ha regalato una serata indimenticabile. Ottimo cibo , location e commensali perfetti ma per noi il top è stato la presenza dello Chef Allegra che con a sua professionalità e' simpatia, ha creato un un'esperienza unica. Non vediamo L'ora di contattarlo per scoprire tutte le sue future proposte gastronomiche. Assolutamente Consigliato!

Alessandro è un ottimo cuoco, i suoi piatti erano gustosi e curati, il pesce cotto alla perfezione. È anche simpatico e loquace, non disdegna due chiacchiere davanti a un bicchiere. Consigliato!

Alessandro is friendly and the food was delicious!!!

Non si poteva aspettare meglio di questa esperienza. Qualità dei prodotti eccezionale, cucina che esalta i sapori naturali dei prodotti. Cucina semplice ma di alto livello. In più del cibo, la simpatia del chef, sempre con un sorriso.

Very nice experience. The food was delicious. So was the atmosphere. Alessandro is a great chef and an amazing host

Private Chef Alessandro exceeded all our expectations! From the moment he entered our home, his professionalism and passion for cooking shone through. Not only were his dishes beautifully presented, but each bite was bursting with flavor and creativity. Alessandro's attention to detail and ability to tailor the menu to our preferences truly made our dining experience unforgettable. We can't wait to have him back in our kitchen again! Grazie mille, Chef Alessandro, for an exquisite culinary journey!

Creatività, buon cibo e simpatia: la ricetta della cucina di Alessandro :) Serata assolutamente da ripetere!

Allessandro surpassed all expectations! He was very easy to communicate with, was flexible in the menu selection, was extremely friendly, funny and informative, and let us relax for the evening from start to finish. Could not have asked for a better experience!

Oltre a essere una splendida persona che è stata con noi per 2 settimane dalla colazione alla cena, ci ha fatto assaporare tanti piatti diversi della cucina siciliana.

Chef Alessandro was incredible! Communication with him ahead of the event was fast and reliable. He bought fresh ingredients from the market a day ahead, which meant the food we had was made with fresh local ingredients and very authentic to Sicily. He arrived on time, cooked a very tasty 4 course meal and tidied up as well. Very friendly and very professional. I would highly recommend.

Alessandro was a great chef! He really made excellent dishes and was very friendly. I would highly recommend using him in the future!

Chef Alessandro was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. He was very accommodating to our different requests and even managed to pull everything with a very last minute confirmation! Definitely recommend

Alessandro was a wonderful chef and a great person. His dishes were fantastic and his wine pairings were phenomenal. He made the whole experience fantastic for my wife's birthday. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone! Thank you Alessandro!

Alessandro si è dimostrato estremamente professionale e al tempo stesso amichevole per il tipo di contesto (festa privata di 15 amici in una villa privata). Tutte le pietanze erano squisite e per ogni piatto c'è stata data una spiegazione. La comunicazione per i preparativi, scelta menu, ecc.. è stata semplice e immediata. Consiglio senza alcun dubbio. Grazie

Alessandro is a true professional and passionate chef and a wonderful person.

Alessandro was an incredible Chef. Communication was great before the night and on the night. He was punctual and the meals he created and cooked tasted amazing! Would definitely recommend Alessandro for your next event.

Alessandro went above and beyond to make our evening special! I would recommend him to anyone who looks for a fantastic chef in Sicily!

Alessandro è un ottimo cuoco, i suoi piatti erano gustosi e curati, il pesce cotto alla perfezione. È anche simpatico e loquace, non disdegna due chiacchiere davanti a un bicchiere. Consigliato!

Alessandro is friendly and the food was delicious!!!