An immersive cooking class exploring the origins and secrets of arancine, a symbol of Sicilian tradition. Under Ileana’s expert guidance, guests will prepare the classic butter filling and observe the preparation of the risotto, an essential step for achieving perfect arancine, as well as the shaping and filling of the golden rice balls, which will then be cooked using traditional techniques. At the end of the class, guests will enjoy freshly fried arancine accompanied by an excellent Sicilian wine, and will receive a digital recipe to take home and recreate the flavors of Sicily.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $103.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traditional Sicilian Arancine Cooking Class with local Chef lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $97 per person for this Palermo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $103. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is in front of S. Canale Street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ciavuru siciliano.
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The arancine experience with Ileana has been the best of fun! Her warm welcome, the care she put in making everything run smoothly, the patience and the expertise, everything was there to have a beautiful (and useful!) experience. Combining friends, good food and wine, learning something new…the perfect recipe for good life!!!
This morning I went to a cooking class that turned out to be one of the best experiences I’ve had in a long time. The host met me right at the door with genuine warmth. From the first minute she made me feel completely at ease, like I was visiting a friend’s home rather than taking a formal lesson. She walked me through to her outdoor kitchen, and everything was set up beautifully — clean, organized, and clearly ready for a hands-on session. What really stood out was her as a teacher. She’s incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. She explained every step without rushing, showed me the little tricks that make arancine come out right, and encouraged me when I got nervous about messing it up. You can tell she loves what she does, and that passion makes the whole class feel special. And the food — honestly, these were the best arancine I’ve ever had. Crispy on the outside, perfectly seasoned and creamy inside. We ate them fresh out of the fryer with a great wine pairing, and she finished the meal with beautiful homemade desserts that tied everything together. Before I left, she packed up some of the arancine for me to take home. That small gesture summed up the whole experience: generous, thoughtful, and personal. I can’t say enough good things about this course or about her. If you’re thinking about booking it, do it. You won’t just learn how to make arancine — you’ll get a morning with a chef who genuinely cares about sharing her craft.
Marissa thank you for your kind words. I hope to meet again very soon
We had a wonderful experience learning how to make arancini. The chef was professional and attentive, carefully accommodating a member of our party who has celiac disease. We cooked so many arancini that they served as a delicious and filling dinner as well. We can’t wait to recreate this classic Sicilian dish at home!
Meeting your family was really lovely. I'm glad you enjoyed everything, but especially that Errol enjoyed your arancini. Un grande abbraccio dalla Sicilia
This morning I went to a cooking class that turned out to be one of the best experiences I’ve had in a long time. The host met me right at the door with genuine warmth. From the first minute she made me feel completely at ease, like I was visiting a friend’s home rather than taking a formal lesson. She walked me through to her outdoor kitchen, and everything was set up beautifully — clean, organized, and clearly ready for a hands-on session. What really stood out was her as a teacher. She’s incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. She explained every step without rushing, showed me the little tricks that make arancine come out right, and encouraged me when I got nervous about messing it up. You can tell she loves what she does, and that passion makes the whole class feel special. And the food — honestly, these were the best arancine I’ve ever had. Crispy on the outside, perfectly seasoned and creamy inside. We ate them fresh out of the fryer with a great wine pairing, and she finished the meal with beautiful homemade desserts that tied everything together. Before I left, she packed up some of the arancine for me to take home. That small gesture summed up the whole experience: generous, thoughtful, and personal. I can’t say enough good things about this course or about her. If you’re thinking about booking it, do it. You won’t just learn how to make arancine — you’ll get a morning with a chef who genuinely cares about sharing her craft.
Grazie ancora Marissa. E' stato un piacere incontrarti,
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