Traditional Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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Language
English
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Join a Sicilian cooking class in Palermo. Craft traditional dishes like caponata and pasta with arriminati broccoli. End your journey by baking Regina biscuits. A true taste of Sicily awaits!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Begin your class with a warm welcome from your local chef in a cozy Palermo kitchen. Your culinary journey starts with classic caponata, where you’ll sauté eggplant and vegetables to build a rich tomato-based dish flavored with capers. Next, prepare pasta with arriminati broccoli, a unique recipe from Palermo that blends fresh vegetables, pine nuts and sweet golden raisins. Finally, create Regina biscuits, crisp sesame-coated cookies that reflect Sicily’s love of simple, satisfying sweets. Enjoy your meal and savor Sicily’s culinary traditions firsthand.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Caponata
Sicilian eggplant dish with vegetables, tomato sauce and capers
MAIN
Pasta With Broccoli “Arriminati”
Traditional Palermo-style pasta with broccoli, pine nuts and sultanas
MAIN
Regina Biscuits
Crunchy sesame cookies made with flour, milk and sesame seeds

What You Get

The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
Wine provided.
Tips for the Chef are not included in the ticket price. Transportation

Good To Know

  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Overview: Add depth to your Italian adventure with a hands-on Sicilian cooking class in Palermo. Guided by local chef Maria-Pia, you’ll explore the flavors and heritage of the region through cherished family recipes and classic techniques. Learn to make eggplant caponata, pasta with arriminati broccoli and delicate Regina biscuits. Each dish reflects Sicily’s blend of Mediterranean influences, seasonal ingredients and timeless culinary traditions. This cultural and culinary experience is perfect for curious travelers. Highlights: • Prepare authentic Sicilian dishes using local ingredients • Learn step-by-step techniques from a local chef • Discover traditional recipes like caponata and arriminati pasta • Create and bake Regina biscuits, a beloved Sicilian cookie • Ideal for travelers seeking an immersive, regional experience

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Vicolo Carini 8, Vicolo Carini, Palermo Città metropolitana di Palermo Sicilia, Italy, IT, 90134

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The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue. Vicolo Carini is a small, charming side street located in Palermo’s historic center, close to popular landmarks like Piazza Marina and Teatro Politeama.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $190.72 
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Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: July 16, 2025
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