Palermo Cooking Class: Learn Traditional Sicilian Recipes and Shop at a Local Market

Immerse yourself in the traditional Sicilian cuisine with a cooking class in Palermo. Learn recipes, shop at a local market, and savor a 3-course meal you prepare yourself.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Volturno, 40 - Embark on a genuine Sicilian culinary journey! Begin with a shopping trip with chefs at the lively “Mercato del Capo,” selecting the finest ingredients for your delicious lunch.
    Then, enjoy an unforgettable Cooking Masterclass with an enthusiastic local Chef in the charming city of Palermo. Discover the secrets of classic…
What's Included
  • Delight in the Food Market Tour
  • Digital Booklet Packed with Recipes
  • Hands-on Cooking Lesson with a Local Chef
  • All Ingredients for Your 3 Course Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Receive a Graduation Certificate
  • Explore the Food Market (when closed: extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and Drop off
  • Market tour excluded if Pasta and Gelato option purchased
Meal Options
  • Arancine al ragù - Fried rice meatballs filled with meat sauce and peas
  • Home-made maccheroni alla Norma - The ingredients are simple but the full-bodied taste is unmistakable. Just one forkful will prove that it contains the best of the Mediterranean meals
  • Cannolo - Cannoli are Sicilian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta
Additional Information

This intimate cooking class offers you the chance to master traditional Sicilian recipes under the guidance of an experienced chef. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a bustling Palermo market, one of the highlight destinations in Sicily. You’ll have the pleasure of hand-selecting seasonal, local ingredients to prepare authentic Palermo dishes. Under…

Location
Via Volturno, 44
Via Volturno
TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL | PALERMO Via Volturno, 44 90138 Palermo. We kindly request your arrival at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate latecomers.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Grandtour03629745278
Apr 7, 2026
A great experience - An excellent experience all the way through. Marcello was an excellent tour guide, teacher and photographer. Would highly recommend booking in for any visit to Palermo.
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Mportmann
Apr 4, 2026
Top noch cooking class - We had an absolutely fantastic class with Marcello! He is so knowledgeable and professional. We enjoyed it so much.
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Janet_m
Apr 3, 2026
The organization and prep... - The organization and prep was great. The chef was easy to follow and had fun traveling tips, as well. Everyone felt welcome.
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Astrid_b
Mar 15, 2026
Very good organization.... - Very good organization. I booked everything for my family and I, everyone had a very pleasant time. We cooked pasta, ravioli and gelato. Atmosphere relaxed and we feasted. Our two chefs were very kind and caring.
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Cate_s
Jan 13, 2026
A wonderful introduction to Sicilian cooking! - We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking lesson with Lidia, who was an excellent teacher and the recipes were easy to follow and accessible. She shared many practical cooking tips and also gave us great recommendations for places to try around the city. The session was fun, relaxed, and highly entertaining. We would absolutely recommend this experience to other travellers to Palermo.
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Pathfinder569301
Dec 20, 2025
We learned about Sicilian food and culture. The we made two types of pasta, arancina and cannolis. - Fun cooking experience and dining experience. Very filling for an afternoon meal. Enjoyable tour of the Capo Market. Would do it again.
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C1367rhcraigp
Nov 28, 2025
Excellent cooking class and market tour! - It was fantastic! Everything was amazing and the chef (Salvo) was excellent and also very funny! The food we made was delicious and the market tour was really interesting and gave us a feel for life and food in Palermo.
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Sharonsh6306tc
Nov 25, 2025
I would recommend a cooking experience to anyone going to Italy! - Excellent service and outstanding recipes. The Chef and his assistant were amazing. They were very attentive to our every need.
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Simonecx2376na
Nov 22, 2025
Palermo morning - Marcello and Lidia were fantastic! They immediately involved all the participants and made us spend hours of fun and learning.
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Hugogh5305ku
Oct 31, 2025
Very good experience with Marcello and Salvo! A great time and recipes we will do again - Very good experience with Marcello and Salvo! A great time and recipes that we will do again. The market visit was also very interesting
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From $84
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).