Sicily · COOKING CLASSES IN PALERMO
Every trip has one free day too few. These 6 cooking classes in Palermo justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
At Towns of Italy in Palermo, chefs such as Lidia and Marcello guide you through sfincione, pizza, and chocolate gelato. You shape dough, watch the gelato demonstration, eat your creations with wine or soft drinks, and leave with recipes and a certificate.
“Very fun, enlightening, and everything was delicious. Met some amazing people too!”
Meet chef Michael near Porta Carini for a guided visit to Palermo’s Capo Market, then walk to an air-conditioned cooking studio. Prepare seasonal Sicilian dishes in a group of up to eight, and sit down to enjoy four courses with wine, coffee, and homemade liqueurs.
“Absolutely incredible. He introduced all of us to each other and helped us become familiar before starting the cooking was phenomenal. he explained everything as he did it and we participated heavily. The final experience was a four course dinner paired with wine and it was absolutely phenomenal. Michael was so friendly and shared stories from his life and experiences. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fantastic, small cooking class.”
Meet chefs such as Lidia, Salvo, Marcello, Nadia, or Filippo for a Capo Market walk and hands-on Sicilian cooking class. You’ll prepare arancini, pasta alla Norma, and cannoli, then eat a three-course lunch with wine. Vegetarian options need advance notice.
“What a fantastic way to experience Italian food than to learn how to make it! This class is great for any skill level of cooking. As somebody who enjoys cooking, my boyfriend is quite the novice, and he even had such a great time. Our chef Nadia was phenomenal! She's very knowledgeable, not only in the kitchen, but when we went out to the market, she taught us how to identify fresh produce and fish, and she had a deep understanding of the ingredients and navigating the market. Nadia had such a fun personality and made the cooking lesson so much fun. All the staff members were kind and welcoming,…”
Spend about three hours at Carlo’s home in Portella di Mare, above Palermo. Tour his garden, pick seasonal produce, make fresh pasta and Sicilian cannoli, then eat your work with local wine and aperitifs. The class is in English, capped at 12 people, and welcomes families.
“From the moment we walked through the door, Carlo welcomed us with genuine Italian hospitality. The view in the backyard was breathtaking, showcasing a beautiful, bountiful garden filled with an endless array of herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Carlo kindly gave us a tour of the garden, where we sampled the freshest produce and picked the ingredients we would use in our cooking. Under Carlo’s guidance, we made cannoli and pasta from scratch. His instructions were clear and made the entire experience so much fun. Once we finished cooking, we sat down to enjoy the delicious creations we had made. It was truly amazing to be taught by Carlo, to be…”
Spend three hours in a Palermo home learning hand-rolled sfoglia, two pasta styles, and tiramisu with a Cesarine host such as Alice, Francesco, Rosa, or Gianpiero. You’ll cook, eat, and share prosecco, wine, coffee, and local food stories in English or Italian.
“Amazing experience and I was the only one in the class so I felt very tendered too. Alice and Francesco were extremely kind and accomodating.”
At Mamma Corleone, near Palermo Cathedral, you will prepare homemade pasta alla Norma, meatballs with tomato sauce, and almond biscuits with a Sicilian chef. English support is available, and the class runs at lunch or dinner for a small group, with a maximum of six highlighted.
“The food was amazing. The host we’re fantastic. Even better than my mothers. Sorry rose. Must do while in Palermo.”
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