Sicilian Cooking Class

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Earliest Date Available: November 16, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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4 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 7 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English
Location
Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 7 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English

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 US$109.71  per guest
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The Sicilian Pantry is a family run cookery school located in the heart of the Historical centre of Palermo. We offer daily market tours & cookery lessons of traditional Sicilian dishes. We meet in the morning at one of Palermo’s oldest markets, shop around for any items we will need for the lesson and then stroll to the air-conditioned school kitchen where we prepare a 4 course Sicilian meal, learning the techniques & tricks needed to recreate it when you return home. After the lesson we can sit down together to enjoy our efforts along with a selection of Sicilian wines rounded off with some homemade liqueurs & coffee We believe that the true expression of Sicilian cuisine comes from the quality of its fresh seasonal produce so we strive to always ensure that we have the best of what Sicily has to offer in order to share this with our guests This is an entertaining and informative day out, recommended for cooks of all levels We meet at 10:00 & lessons typically end around 14:30
Market Tour
Lunch
Cookery Lesson
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.
STARTER
Panelle
freshly fried chick pea fritters, served with a squeeze of lemon, a cornerstone of Palermo street food and a favourite of everyone
STARTER
Arancine al burro
a Palermo market street food classic, saffron flavoured rice balls filled with ham and cheese then breaded and fried
STARTER
Carciofi fritti
fresh artichokes, cleaned then quartered, breaded and fried
MAIN
Pasta fresca con salsa fresca
make your own southern Italian style fresh pasta, we’ll top this with some freshly made tomato sauce
MAIN
Pasta con le sarde
a Palermitan classic, pasta with fresh sardines, wild fennel, saffron, currents and pine nuts, topped with toasted breadcrumbs
MAIN
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
MAIN
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
DESSERT
Cannoli
the most famous Sicilian dessert, fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta cream & garnished with candied orange peel & pistachios from Bronte
DESSERT
Cassata
THE Sicilian cake! homemade almond paste & sponge cake stuffed with sweet ricotta cream & decorated with candied fruit, a real treat!
DESSERT
Granita di mandorle
a simple and delicious frozen desert made simply with water, sugar and almonds
Meeting Point

Orlando, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, Palermo Città metropolitana di Palermo Sicilia, Italy, IT, 90134

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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
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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CGribbenOctober 2026 • Viator
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Wonderful

A wonderful, and great opportunity to learn culinary techniques from a real chef. It’s a true hands-on experience, making several dishes from granita to pasta and a lot in between. Not only are you preparing several dishes, you also shop for the ingredients needed to create a true Sicilian meal. I highly recommend this tour, you won’t be disappointed.

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Nobina2226October 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Delightful cooking class in Palermo

We have had cooking classes in many places in Italy - this was by far the best. Michael and his family have created a superb experience and a memorable day for anyone with the time to stop and enjoy the food traditions of Palermo. Very personalized, very accommodating, the class was a highlight of our one week stay. Michael is a very experienced chef, very committed to slow food and taught us many tricks and tips of Sicilian cuisine. The space was clean and welcoming. We will be sure to make...read more

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travelmumatlantaOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Half day class with market visit

Really enjoyable day spent cooking and eating and learning. Michael is a very informative and friendly person. The atmosphere was relaxed and convivial and his cooking studio space was lovely. The homemade mandarin liquor was just delicious.

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gaylemW1756FNOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
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A great way to spend a half day in Palermo

Michael was a perfect guide and host. Since English is his first language it was easy to understand each other and appreciate his perspective. The class was set up very well and the trip to the market was educational and fun. We learned some techniques and had a delicious lunch with wine.

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FTLCruisersOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Great cooking experience

What a great experience! Visited the market to get our ingredients and learn about so many of the foods. Then to the cooking school where the learning and fun began. We were involved in some way for all 4 courses. We made our own pasta, cut and formed swordfish meatballs, cut herbs, squeezed lemons and more. We learned techniques such as using the knife. At the end we enjoyed our meal. Our chef Michael made the day fun and informative. I would highly recommend this experience

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