• Via del Noviziato, 29 - Meet near Porta Carini, the entrance to the fabulous Mercato del Capo. Head into the market to pick up anything we need for the lesson, then we walk to the air-conditioned kitchen to prepare a 4 course meal of seasonal Sicilian dishes, made up of a starter, a pasta dish, a main course and desert. Then we all sit down to enjiy what we have made with a selection of Sicilian wines, then we round things off with some coffee and homemade liquors.

• Market Tour
• Lunch
• Cookery Lesson

• Panelle - freshly fried chick pea fritters, served with a squeeze of lemon, a cornerstone of Palermo street food and a favourite of everyone


• Arancine al burro - a Palermo market street food classic, saffron flavoured rice balls filled with ham and cheese then breaded and fried

• Carciofi fritti - fresh artichokes, cleaned then quartered, breaded and fried


• Pasta fresca con salsa fresca - make your own southern Italian style fresh pasta, we’ll top this with some freshly made tomato sauce

• Pasta con le sarde - a Palermitan classic, pasta with fresh sardines, wild fennel, saffron, currents and pine nuts, topped with toasted breadcrumbs

• Involtini di carne - thin meat rolls stuffed with cheese, breadcrumbs, currants and almonds, skewered, breaded and roasted, this is a family favourite in any household

• Pesce spada panato - slices of delicious swordfish dipped in extra-virgin olive oil and coated with breadcrumbs seasoned with fresh parsley, mint and lemon zest

• Cannoli - the most famous Sicilian dessert, fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta cream & garnished with candied orange peel & pistachios from Bronte


• Cassata - THE Sicilian cake! homemade almond paste & sponge cake stuffed with sweet ricotta cream & decorated with candied fruit, a real treat!

• Granita di mandorle - a simple and delicious frozen desert made simply with water, sugar and almonds


The Sicilian Pantry is a family-operated cooking school situated in the heart of Palermo’s historic center. It offers daily market tours and cooking classes focused on traditional Sicilian cuisine.

The day begins at one of Palermo’s oldest markets, where participants shop for ingredients needed for the lesson. Then, they walk to the air-conditioned school kitchen to prepare a four-course Sicilian meal, learning the techniques and tips necessary to recreate it at home. After the lesson, everyone can sit down together to savor their creations, accompanied by a selection of Sicilian wines, homemade liqueurs, and coffee.

The school believes that the essence of Sicilian cuisine lies in the quality of its fresh, seasonal produce. Therefore, it is committed to providing the finest ingredients Sicily has to offer, sharing this with its guests.

This experience is both entertaining and educational, suitable for cooks of all skill levels.

Meet at 10:00 AM, with lessons typically concluding around 2:30 PM.

• Not recommended for people with severe food allergies, please get in touch to let us know of any dietary requirements.

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