Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with Market Tour or Pasta & Gelato
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Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with Market Tour or Pasta & Gelato: choose between two authentic hands-on food experiences led by professional local chefs in the heart of Palermo. This activity stands out because it combines real Sicilian recipes, local culinary traditions and practical chef guidance in a fun cooking class format. Choose the Sicilian Cooking Class & Market Tour option to visit Palermo’s Mercato del Capo with your chef, discover seasonal ingredients, then prepare arancine, fresh Pasta alla Norma and traditional cannoli before enjoying a 3-course Sicilian meal with wine. Choose the Pasta & Gelato option for a focused Palermo pasta making class: prepare fresh egg pasta dough, shape 2 traditional pasta types, pair them with seasonal sauces and enjoy a chef-led gelato demonstration. Both options include fresh ingredients, apron, utensils, meal, wine or soft drinks, digital recipe booklet and Graduation Certificate.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Reviews(314)
Incredible experience with Marcello! The food was so delicious and a great combination of instruction and hands on cooking yourself. Marcello was very good at teaching and hilarious. Would absolutely recommend!
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Salvo! From the moment the class began until the very end, everything was organized, fun, and unforgettable. Salvo was an incredible instructor—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing Sicilian cooking and culture. He made everyone feel welcome and ensured we had a great time while learning to prepare authentic dishes. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the highlights of our trip to Sicily. We left with wonderful memories, new cooking skills, and a deeper appreciation for Sicilian cuisine. We can't recommend this class highly enough. Thank you, Salvo, for an experience our family will never forget!
We had a phenomenal experience with Salvo! We were fortunate to have him all to ourselves for our market tour and class. The market was opening a little late due to the august summer “vacations” so we started the morning with prep. About 2 hours in we got to tour the market. Salvo knew many people at the market and explained all of the various ingredients local to Sicily and what’s in season. We even got a few samples from the local vendors to try some staple dishes. After the market we returned to finish up our dishes. Salvo is extremely knowledgeable and talented! We had great conversation all day about Sicily, food, his experience working in various kitchens and his family. The food turned out amazing and we are so happy we got a digital book with the steps and ingredients needed to replicate at home. This was a highlight of our trip. Thank you salvo!
My son, 15 yrs old said this was really cool. The chef, Antonio (?), was warm and attentive, pedagogical and joyful. Well spent Sicilian lunchtime!
This was an amazing cooking class!! The chefs were so helpful and attentive and really got everyone involved in the cooking. The check-in and kitchen area was so nice and clean and the food was tasty! The gelato was unreal. I totally reccomend taking this class if you’re visiting Palermo😊
An experience absolutely to be recommended! We participated in a cooking class with friends for a bachelorette party with Chef Salvo and it was a beautiful day. The chef is knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging: he made us feel at ease right away, involving us and sharing many tips. We cooked, learned, and above all, we had a lot of fun. A perfect experience to share, which we will certainly hold in our hearts. We can't wait to do it again!
The experience was fun! Plenty of food and the chef was fabulous! Highly recommend this experience!
Fun and engaging cooking class!! Marcello was excellent!!
We had a fantastic time at this cooking class! The market tour was a wonderful addition—it was fun, informative, and gave us great insight into the local ingredients and food culture. The cooking class itself was well organized, engaging, and easy to follow, and we learned several techniques and recipes that we’ll definitely use again. The cook Marcello was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience enjoyable. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and authentic way to explore the local cuisine
It’s my first time in Sicily so I booked this cooking class just as a starting point. I have had the best few hours. Marcello was a brilliant chef and guide, we made three delicious dishes and did a tour of the local markets learning about different foods from the area. The entire class rolled out of the room after eating all that food, would definitely recommend this class. Bonus, you get the recipe book after and the food is complemented by a delicious wine. Highly encourage you to book!
