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Sicilian Cooking Class: Palermo Market Tour
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294 Ratings
Palermo
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Sicily with daily traditional cooking lessons in Palermo. Explore the local market, learn authentic techniques, and enjoy a 4-course meal with Sicilian wines. Perfect for all cooking levels!
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Sicily with daily traditional cooking lessons in Palermo. Explore the local market, learn authentic techniques, and enjoy a 4-course meal with Sicilian wines. Perfect for all cooking levels!
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Via del Noviziato, 29 - Meet near Porta Carini, the entrance to the fabulous Mercato del Capo. Head into the market to pick up anything we need for the lesson, then we walk to the air-conditioned kitchen to prepare a 4 course meal of seasonal Sicilian dishes, made up of a starter, a pasta dish, a main course and desert. Then we all sit down to…
- Via del Noviziato, 29 - Meet near Porta Carini, the entrance to the fabulous Mercato del Capo. Head into the market to pick up anything we need for the lesson, then we walk to the air-conditioned kitchen to prepare a 4 course meal of seasonal Sicilian dishes, made up of a starter, a pasta dish, a main course and desert. Then we all sit down to enjiy what we have made with a selection of Sicilian wines, then we round things off with some coffee and homemade liquors.
What's Included
- Market Tour
- Lunch
- Cookery Lesson
- Market Tour
- Lunch
- Cookery Lesson
Meal Options
- Panelle - freshly fried chick pea fritters, served with a squeeze of lemon, a cornerstone of Palermo street food and a favourite of everyone
- Arancine al burro - a Palermo market street food classic, saffron flavoured rice balls filled with ham and cheese then breaded and fried
- Carciofi fritti - fresh artichokes, cleaned then quartered, breaded and…
- Panelle - freshly fried chick pea fritters, served with a squeeze of lemon, a cornerstone of Palermo street food and a favourite of everyone
- Arancine al burro - a Palermo market street food classic, saffron flavoured rice balls filled with ham and cheese then breaded and fried
- Carciofi fritti - fresh artichokes, cleaned then quartered, breaded and fried
- Pasta fresca con salsa fresca - make your own southern Italian style fresh pasta, we’ll top this with some freshly made tomato sauce
- Pasta con le sarde - a Palermitan classic, pasta with fresh sardines, wild fennel, saffron, currents and pine nuts, topped with toasted breadcrumbs
- Involtini di carne - thin meat rolls stuffed with cheese, breadcrumbs, currants and almonds, skewered, breaded and roasted, this is a family favourite in any household
- Pesce spada panato - slices of delicious swordfish dipped in extra-virgin olive oil and coated with breadcrumbs seasoned with fresh parsley, mint and lemon zest
- Cannoli - the most famous Sicilian dessert, fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta cream & garnished with candied orange peel & pistachios from Bronte
- Cassata - THE Sicilian cake! homemade almond paste & sponge cake stuffed with sweet ricotta cream & decorated with candied fruit, a real treat!
- Granita di mandorle - a simple and delicious frozen desert made simply with water, sugar and almonds
Additional Information
The Sicilian Pantry is a family-operated cooking school situated in the heart of Palermo’s historic center. It offers daily market tours and cooking classes focused on traditional Sicilian cuisine.
The day begins at one of Palermo’s oldest markets, where participants shop for ingredients needed for the lesson. Then, they walk to the air-conditioned…
The Sicilian Pantry is a family-operated cooking school situated in the heart of Palermo’s historic center. It offers daily market tours and cooking classes focused on traditional Sicilian cuisine.
The day begins at one of Palermo’s oldest markets, where participants shop for ingredients needed for the lesson. Then, they walk to the air-conditioned school kitchen to prepare a four-course Sicilian meal, learning the techniques and tips necessary to recreate it at home. After the lesson, everyone can sit down together to savor their creations, accompanied by a selection of Sicilian wines, homemade liqueurs, and coffee.
The school believes that the essence of Sicilian cuisine lies in the quality of its fresh, seasonal produce. Therefore, it is committed to providing the finest ingredients Sicily has to offer, sharing this with its guests.
This experience is both entertaining and educational, suitable for cooks of all skill levels.
Meet at 10:00 AM, with lessons typically concluding around 2:30 PM.
- Not recommended for people with severe food allergies, please get in touch to let us know of any dietary requirements.
Location
Orlando
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
On the lesson day meet at 10:00am on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
The Piazza is in front of the Tribunale di Palermo - the courthouse
At one end you will find a Unicredit bank, I will meet you in front of the bank
You the gps position into a web browser
GPS Position: 38.119715, 13.352518
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jenna_c
Apr 8, 2026
This cooking class was so... - This cooking class was so much fun! Michael was very knowledgeable about different authentic Italian dishes. My mom and I enjoyed shopping in the market and eating the food at the end. The pace of the class was perfect and the food we made was amazing! We highly recommend this class!
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K5157avbarbaraw
Mar 24, 2026
A wonderful day in a Sicilian kitchen! - This was a great cooking class! We started with a trip to the outdoor market to pick up fresh seasonal ingredients.
The class was well organized and included both demo and hands on cooking with each dish. I really enjoyed learning more about cooking artichokes. The cooking methods were well explained and the food was delicious. We ended with a lovely luncheon together.
I definitely recommend this experience!
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Hampton223
Mar 16, 2026
Great cooking class experience - Such a great class! We have been to many cooking classes in Italy and Spain and Michael was the most informative and accommodating Chef of all. He took his time to answer everyone’s questions along with many useful tips! From shopping @ the market to cooking the dishes. Don’t hesitate to book with him . Thank you Michael for a wonderful afternoon!
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Marymusic54
Mar 11, 2026
this class was easy to understand, delicious and Michael was a wonderful teacher - What makes the Sicilian pantry so special is that Michael only makes things that are available in the market. You are using the freshest ingredients at the right time. It was also wonderful to make four different courses. The best class I have ever taken.
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William_r
Mar 7, 2026
Great food and a good time - Great cooking class. Started with shopping for fresh ingredients. Then went to a cozy kitchen for our class. Kept us students busy with helping making all the dishes but balanced with keeping the class moving along smoothly. Sign up for this one. Oh, yea. The food was awesome.
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Extraordinary633731
Feb 4, 2026
Highly recommend the Sicilian Pantry! - We had a great day with Michael. I’m an experienced amateur chef and I learned a number of things that I didn’t know before. Fun, friendly, informative and we prepared a great lunch. Highly recommend the Sicilian Pantry!
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41geraldinee
Jan 30, 2026
Wonderful cooking class! - I loved this class. It was fabulous. No pizza and tiramisu insight!!! Michael was a tertific knowledgable generous host. Speaks fabulous english and italian
I learnt a lot!! Interesting recipes. Genuine food of Palermo and Sicily. I highly recommend this great activity.
For us the Mercato was a bit rained out, but that did not affect the day.
I highly recommend this day!!
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Geraldine_e
Jan 30, 2026
Great cooking and eating experience!! - This is a fabulous authentic experience
Loved it!! Michael is a terrific host. The market was mostly closed...turns out Palermo doesn't like the rain!!
Cooking class was really informative. Michael speaks excellent english and italian.
The meal was dishes that are local to Palermo. Thank goodness not pizza, gelato or tiramisu!!!!😆
I loved this class. I really learnt something about food culture in Palermo and Sicilian cooking
I highly recommend this class!!! Valeva la penna!!!
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F5830uhbenm
Jan 24, 2026
The best cooking class in forever! - Michael introduced me to the phrase “What grows together goes together”.
I have taken many cooking classes all over Sicily. Some were good, some were great, and then there is the exceptional. That would be this one. The reservation process was seamless. I received updates in the week leading up to the class, and the experience itself was like nothing I had done before. Michael will meet you on a beautiful piazza and then lead you to one of Palermo’s best markets (Mercato del Capo). The man is on a first name basis with at least half the vendors, and they go out of their way to get him the best that they have to offer. He will tell you stories about the history of Sicilian markets and the stalls of this one and then purchases everything you will need for class. You are guaranteed the best and freshest product.
Instead of the usual cramped home kitchen, this class is held in a room specifically designed for the classroom. Large, bright, and airy. He is assisted by his daughter. The class itself is a mix of history, storytelling, and the importance of choosing produce that is in season. I can get mediocre strawberries all year round, but I would rather have something exceptional and magical for three months and then dream about them drenched in cream the rest of the year. This is Michael’s philosophy. After preparing the food you move to a large dining room where you devour the food you just made with a generous amount of wine (We are in Italy, after all). Only six people in our class making it more intimate and personalized.
Don’t skip this clas!!!!!
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Jennifer_c
Jan 21, 2026
Amazing Cooking Class- with a Wonderful Chef - Michael lead an extremely organized market visit and cooking class - with exquisite food, fun and information. Michael is very skilled in the kitchen and was also very knowledgable about Sicilian foods and the history behind them. His studio is gorgeous, his English was impeccable- but most importantly he was warm and friendly and shared his love of cooking with our small multicultural class. I would give this class a 10/10. We loved everything about it.
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