Sicilian Cooking Class
Description
The Sicilian Pantry is a family run cookery school located in the heart of the Historical centre of Palermo. We offer daily market tours & cookery lessons of traditional Sicilian dishes. We meet in the morning at one of Palermo’s oldest markets, shop around for any items we will need for the lesson and then stroll to the air-conditioned school kitchen where we prepare a 4 course Sicilian meal, learning the techniques & tricks needed to recreate it when you return home. After the lesson we can sit down together to enjoy our efforts along with a selection of Sicilian wines rounded off with some homemade liqueurs & coffee We believe that the true expression of Sicilian cuisine comes from the quality of its fresh seasonal produce so we strive to always ensure that we have the best of what Sicily has to offer in order to share this with our guests This is an entertaining and informative day out, recommended for cooks of all levels We meet at 10:00 & lessons typically end around 14:30
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for people with severe food allergies, please get in touch to let us know of any dietary requirements.
Reviews(308)
We had a wonderful time shopping at the Capo market, prepping the food, learning about Sicilian food history and listening to the Chef’s stories!!! Highly recommend this class!
This was one of the most memorable experiences in my history of travel. I highly recommend this unique and interactive experience.
It was very informative . Thoroughly enjoyed the day it went so quickly . We could have stayed for a few more hours talking with Michael and other guests .
I had a fantastic experience cooking with Michael in a group of 8. It was a lot of joy meeting new people and cooking together while learning new techniques of making dough from a scratch, or shaping pasta, or even making a signature pastry - cassatina siciliana. Also it's not an every day thing to cook and eat a sword fish which made the cooking menu very special.
Michael was a great chef and explained everything simply and clearly. We made food that can be duplicated at home, without ingredients that are difficult to find. It was all delicious, and the space where we cooked was very welcoming and interesting. You should go!
This was my third time taking a cooking class with Michael in person and I can't emphasize enough how special of an experience it is. Each time I have some of the best food I have ever had in Italy. Each time I learn something knew both about the preparation and the history and culture of Sicilian cuisine. Michael gives you the connection so many are looking for to Sicilian history and culture, and he does it through food, which is probably the most enjoyable way to do it!
Loved!!! Who knew making pasta fresh was that easy, chef Michael can teach you! Explored the market and bought fresh ingredients which we turned in to wonderful food with his guidance!
We very much enjoyed our cooking school experience with Michael and his assistant. Michael is a great chef and teacher and we learned some new cooking skills and recipes that were so yummy! Michael has a beautiful kitchen and dining area that was very clean and comfortable. The cooking experience was a highlight of our trip to Sicily! Highly recommend!
I took online cooking classes from Chef Michael in January 2021 and again in May during the pandemic. It was a wonderful learning experience and delicious recipes. I was in Sicily in early May 2026 with family and we took a class in person. It was great to work with Michael and enjoy the 6 Sicilian food items that we prepared. Chef Michael is an excellent teacher and his cooking class facility is bright with natural light and well stocked. We first met up at the outdoor market and watched and learned as he selected the items for the menu. We prepared the dishes and then ate in the dining room and enjoyed dining on what we made and sipping fine Sicilian wine. The experience was exceptional and I highly recommend the class to cooks of all levels.
This class was so amazing that we went twice in two weeks. Michael is awesome - he will explain the logic of buying specific products or from specific stalls in the market, and then clue you in to specific cultural cooking strategies while you make a 3 course meal. Wine is flowing at the end and the groups are always a great time. The menu is always changing, and based on whatever is fresh and seasonal in the markets. This is a must do if you’re visiting Palermo - and potentially a must do twice :)
