Palermo Cooking Class: Learn Traditional Sicilian Recipes and Shop at a Local Market
4.6
19 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
4.6
(19 Ratings)
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Sarah_m
Jun 1, 2024
Great! - This was a great experience, very thorough and informative. Serena was an excellent guide and chef, I highly recommend.
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Markusz493
May 21, 2024
Entertaining, informative and delicious - We learned to prepare three amazing Sicilian delicacies (arancina, cannoli and maccheroni) and got to eat them too - what's not to love? Our hosts were pleasant and knowledgeable, the course venue was both tidy and authentic, the market tour was interesting and fun ... we would come again :-)
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Jaqst
May 18, 2024
Learn to make Arancini, macaroni, and cannoli with a great chef! - Filippe was our chef. He was fantastic. We had a small class of 4! We did a fun market tour and then made 3 dishes for lunch: Arancini (challenging to get it just right!), home made macaroni (do you wonder how to get the holes just right?), and cannoli (my absolute favorite). Super easy to walk to this location from the main downtown historical area. Thanks Filippe!
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Dean
May 16, 2024
Fantastic! - This was more than worth the money and a great way to immerse yourself in the culture. The market tour was excellent and Chef Serena did an amazing job. What a great day!
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Briandf8380ue
Apr 28, 2024
Great class with great instructors! - This class was wonderful. We had Phillip and Lydia who were both really informative and we made an amazing meal. Highly recommend it!
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Sue_m
Apr 24, 2024
Spectacular! - With a limited amount of time in Palermo, I really was excited to take this class and Sarena exceeded all of my expectations including it turning out to be a private class! We went thru the market, she quickly understood how much I enjoyed food items and helped me select some locally roasted coffee, concentrated tomato paste and salted capers. The cooking class was outstanding making a Norma sauce, dough and assorted pastas, cannolos, arrancinos and eggplant. Dinner was wonderful and I was stuffed when I left. I could not have asked for a better chef to spend time with and to make a most memorable visit to Palermo.
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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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