Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour
Description
What sets this experience apart is the deep expertise of the operator—one of Italy’s true culinary pioneers with over 20 years of experience in crafting authentic food journeys. You aren’t just following a recipe; you are learning from masters who have spent decades perfecting the art of Sicilian hospitality. Unlike standard demonstrations, this is a 100% hands-on class. Led by professional chefs, you will master the techniques behind Sicily’s most famous dishes, from shaping arancine to crafting handmade pasta, all within a small-group setting that ensures personal attention and a convivial, social vibe. The experience honors the UNESCO-recognized heritage of Italian cuisine, blending tradition with professional guidance. You’ll go behind the scenes of local life at the Mercato del Capo and end the day sharing a meal like a local family. With a digital recipe booklet and a graduation certificate included, you’ll carry the authentic soul of Palermo back home with you.
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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(307)
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!
Brilliant experience touring the market and learning to make and eat some great food. Our guide Marcallo was superb and very knowledgeable.
Excellent experience, great value for money and very fun. Shout out to Salvo for being a brilliant host and Chef!
Our guide and chef Salvo was knowledgeable, personable and funny. He was flexible in his instruction and took time to answer all of our questions as well as let the group get to know each other. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience. Thank you Salvo for a great experience!! Bobby NY
This is a fabulous way to get not only a fantastic cooking lesson, but also a taste of the authentic culture with a very entertaining and personable chef.
Great cooking class with Nadia! The market tour was so interesting and Nadia explained everything so well
Incredible experience with traditional Sicilian cuisine: arancini, pasta and cannoli!
