HANDS-ON COOKING · PALERMO COOKING CLASSES
Classes here run small and go early. Below: the 15 cooking classes to book first, what each includes and how they differ.
Make Palermo pizza, sfincione, and chocolate gelato with a chef, wine, dinner, recipes, and family-friendly fun for $71.
“Excellent vibes and very positive and enetrtaining chefs who give suggestions on attractions and food places. Recommended😌”
Shop Palermo’s Capo Market, cook four Sicilian courses with Chef Michael, then enjoy 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.”
Learn Palermo’s classic recipes, shop Capo Market with a chef, and enjoy a three-course Sicilian lunch for $65.
“Ger and myself had great fun with Salvo, he was a great teacher, we loved every minute of the course, from the market and all its riches, to the great cooking class, to the conversations and great insight into italian to the fabulous meal afterwards. It was excellent, highly recommend it”
Shop Palermo’s Capo Market, cook arancini, pasta alla Norma, and cannoli, then enjoy a Sicilian lunch with wine and recipes to take home.
“A fun and expertly constructed class inside a professional kitchen, which includes a visit to the street market next door. The instructor Lidia was expert and easy going. Fellow Participants added to the fun and you did learn how to make some quite complicated dishes. A thoroughly enjoyable as well as instructive experience.”
Cook a seasonal Sicilian meal with chef Andrea Matranga in his Palermo home, then dine with his family over local wine.
“The evening with Andrea and his family was amazing .... we were a group of 4 in total, 2 solo travellers and a couple, and had a wonderful long evening of delicious food and good company. We learned so much about Sicilian cooking ... the story behind the ingredients and the right way to cook them .... all in all, a fabulous evening. I highly recommend!”
Cook two fresh pastas and tiramisu in a Palermo home with a local host, aperitivo, wine, and a relaxed taste of Sicilian food culture.
“Rosa was great! She was really authentic and open hearted! I would do it again but the price for a dish with less expensive ingredients was rather high.”
Shop Palermo’s Capo Market, cook traditional Sicilian dishes with Patrizia, and enjoy a four-course lunch with local wine.
“Wondeful experience! Loved the visit to the market, the explanations about its relevance, and all the traditions around typical products. Once at Patricia's place, it was a marvelous experience! Local cheese and wine, cooking 4 different dishes, learning from an experienced cook and a local expert! Patricia is super kind and conects easily with experienced guests and debutants! Full immersion into Sicilian culture!! Great way to discover Palermo”
Shop Palermo’s Capo market, cook classic Sicilian dishes in a historic home, and make limoncello with host Patrizia.
“Great atmosphere with Pat and group. Recommend it to everyone. Plenty of wine and great food. We all went with the roll of the night and Pat kept the atmosphere and food going as well. Excellent night!”
Learn to make Palermo street-food classics in a small-group Sicilian cooking class with recipes, tasting, and expert guidance.
“Giacomo was very kind! The experience was great, the food was amazing.”
Learn to cook Sicilian dishes with a local chef in Palermo, using fresh ingredients and enjoying your creations in a three-hour class.
“It was lovely cooking with Giacomo! He explained everything we asked and went through the whole cooking process. After the class he also suggested a few places to go for some more nice food and places to visit while in Sicily. He lets you participate as much or as little as you want. Lovely man! Very passionate about his work!”
Cook a three-course Sicilian meal, tour Palermo’s Capo Market, learn family recipes, and make limoncello with Patrizia.
“This was the best experience we’ve had on our 17-day trip to Spain, Italy and Greece. Our host, Patrizia, was so amazing. She delivered above and beyond our expectations. This experience was worth every penny for our group of 4. She taught us the finer points of Italian cooking that we never would have had without this experience. And the Limoncello! Oh my!”
Learn Sicilian recipes with chef Fulvio, shop seasonal Palermo ingredients, and enjoy a four-course meal with unlimited local wine.
“My son and I totally enjoyed Fulvio’s cooking class at his kitchen. We had such a fun time cooking and learning about all things Sicily, and, we love how simple it seems yet he taught us so many refined techniques that made the simple food amazing!! We had so much fun drinking, cooking, chatting, eating, and truly enjoyed the joy of cooking with a chef who loves all things Sicily!!”
Review of Carlo’s Sicilian cooking class near Palermo, with garden produce, pasta, cannoli, local street food, wine, and city views.
“Everything was so fresh and Carlo was so nice. The view was amazing and his garden was beautiful. We made regular pasta and a dessert. Amazing!”
Cook seasonal Sicilian dishes with Antonio near Palermo, then share a four-course dinner, wine, coffee, and limoncello in a family home.
“My daughter, son, and I had an amazing time cooking with Antonio! The entire night was an experience we will never forget, and one we are so happy to have shared with one another. Antonio’s beautiful outdoor kitchen and dining area provides a lovely and relaxing environment to enjoy, and his friendly and welcoming personality makes everyone feel special and at home. I highly recommend taking his class, if I didn’t live across the o ran, I’d take it regularly! Thank you Antonio, and your family, for an evening that will live on in our hearts forever!”
Learn Palermo’s baked pasta, sauces, and local dishes in a private three-hour cooking class with wine, tasting, and expert tips.
“Everything is delicious. The lesson was wonderful even though we both spoke two different languages. We understood what was going on the chef both chefs were delightful. We highly highly recommend this fabulous MasterChef cooking class.”
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