Palermo Cooking Class: Learn Traditional Sicilian Recipes and Shop at a Local Market
4.7
15 Ratings
Palermo
Immerse yourself in the traditional Sicilian cuisine with a cooking class in Palermo. Learn recipes, shop at a local market, and savor a 3-course meal you prepare yourself.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Via Volturno, 40 - Embark on an Authentic Sicilian Culinary Adventure! Start with a shopping spree alongside chefs at the bustling “Mercato del Capo,” handpicking the finest ingredients for your delectable lunch.

Next, savor an unforgettable Cooking Masterclass with a passionate local Chef in captivating Palermo. Unearth the secrets of iconic Sicilian dishes, like perfectly seasoned “arancini” and luscious “Pasta alla Norma.”

In this hands-on Masterclass, elevate your kitchen skills amid aromatic herbs and spices, culminating in heavenly freshly baked cannoli.

Indulge in your creations at a beautifully set table, complemented by delightful local wines.

Note: Fish shops closed on Mondays, but fret not! We’ll ensure an equally enchanting alternative, capturing Palermo’s true gastronomic essence.

What's Included
  • Delight in the Food Market Tour
  • Wine and Marsala wine or soft drinks for children
  • Digital Booklet Packed with Recipes
  • Hands-on Cooking Lesson with a Local Chef
  • Complimentary Use of Apron and Cooking Utensils
  • All Ingredients for Your 3 Course Lunch
  • Receive a Graduation Certificate
  • Explore the Food Market (when closed: extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and Drop off
Meal Options
  • Arancine al ragù - Fried rice meatballs filled with meat sauce and peas
  • Home-made maccheroni alla Norma - The ingredients are simple but the full-bodied taste is unmistakable. Just one forkful will prove that it contains the best of the Mediterranean meals
  • Cannolo - Cannoli are Sicilian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta
Additional Information

This intimate cooking class offers you the chance to master traditional Sicilian recipes under the guidance of an experienced chef. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a bustling Palermo market, one of the highlight destinations in Sicily. You’ll have the pleasure of hand-selecting seasonal, local ingredients to prepare authentic Palermo dishes. Under your chef’s mentorship, you’ll step into the shoes of a Sicilian culinary expert for the day. You’ll be introduced to the diverse flavor profiles of Sicilian food while learning to select and differentiate fresh ingredients for use in your cooking lesson. During your Palermo cooking class, you’ll whip up a 3-course meal and consequently indulge in the dishes you’ve personally crafted. Don’t forget to take home your recipe booklet and amaze your friends with your newfound Sicilian cooking skills!

  • Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance
  • The tour runs rain or shine
  • Please note that fish shops are closed on Mondays and when the market is closed a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead
  • Suitable for vegetarians! (please inform us in advance)
  • This tour is not suitable for celiacs
Location
Via Volturno, 44
Via Volturno
TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL | PALERMO Via Volturno, 44 90138 Palermo. We kindly request your arrival at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate latecomers.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Sharon_l
Apr 10, 2024
Amazing hands-on experience - Serena was a fabulous guide through the fresh market and a gifted chef teaching us methods for such amazing dishes! We each received personalized attention and the meal we enjoyed was delicious! Will definitely recommend to others and be apt to book additional tours and events with Viator.
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Lgrasso
Apr 8, 2024
Sicilian Market and Cooking Class - Absolutely wonderful. Beautiful facility. Great market with a lot of information about everything available at the market: vegetables, spices etc. Filipino(chef) was TERRIFIC. Highly recommend.
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Cara_w
Apr 6, 2024
Excellent - The passion for food of our chefs, especially walking thru Capo market. We would adore to do it again and again. Jen and Cara
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20robynk
Mar 18, 2024
Wonderful way to spend the day ! - Wonderful excursion . Serena and Filipino were amazing hosts . Learned not only how to shop the local market and cook Sicilian food but also learned of their culture and history . Cannot recommend enough 🇮🇹❤️
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Edwin_b
Feb 29, 2024
Great fun experience with our chef - We were two senior couples traveling in Sicily and found this cooking class to learn and enjoy. Traveling in the off season makes for some fun personal experiences. Our day was solely for the four of us with hands on experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better time with our chef. We highly recommend this fun class, and learned a lot, and enjoyed the meal we prepared.
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Renata_s
Feb 28, 2024
Best activity on my Palermo trip!! - What an amazing learning experience. Serena was a wealth of knowledge, took her time with us, made the whole experience fun and delicious!! I took the pizza class and enjoyed it so much I signed up for this one too!!
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Dms81061
Nov 6, 2023
Great time learning to cook Italian style! - Chef was amazing. So knowledgeable. she even offered us some general cooking tips, which were very helpful. So worth the price.
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Karen_s
Sep 29, 2023
Cooking class in Palermo - We really enjoyed this class. Shopping in the market was fun and informative! The chefs were knowledgeable of the area and provided the perfect instructions for preparing our meal. We made so much food, we had leftovers to take with us. Highly recommend this class.
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Roam13134669763
Aug 2, 2023
Fantastic experience - We had a fantastic experience with Serena, who took us on a tour of the market with tastings and the opportunity to buy some products then cooking in a beautiful air conditioned kitchen. She helped us cook 3 Sicilian dishes which were delicious. Serena’s love of her country and of cooking really shine through, she explained everything with humour and passion. Definitely 5 stars.
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De
Jul 30, 2023
Beyond Expectations - New, clean, beautiful and very well appointed kitchen very near to Capo market. We were so impressed with Serena, our chef: her knowledge, demeanor, and her generosity shined. We were a mother, teenage daughter and friend and luckily we all ended up with a private class because no one else had booked that day during our time frame. We spent five hours touring the market and learning how to make three fantastic dishes. Very relaxed and fun! The kids are still talking about it-and they loved it . Highly, highly recommend.
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