Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Thanks to this cooking lesson in a small group, you will have the opportunity to learn some of the recipes of the traditional Sicilian cuisine with a professional chef, visiting a picturesque market of Palermo, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily.

You will have the opportunity to personally buy local products, chosen according to the season, which will allow you to make some of the dishes of the tradition of Palermo. Together with your personal chef, you will feel Sicilian food expert for a moment! You will be introduced to the flavors of Sicily, learning how to choose and distinguish fresh ingredients, that you will use during your cooking class.

During you cooking class in Palermo, you will prepare a 3 course meal and you will end by savoring the dishes that you have prepared with your own hands. Get your recipe booklet and be ready to surprise your friends with Sicilian recipes back home!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance

The tour runs rain or shine

Please note that fish shops are closed on Mondays and when the market is closed a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead

Suitable for vegetarians! (please inform us in advance)

This tour is not suitable for celiacs

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Wine and Marsala wine or soft drinks for children

Receive a Graduation Certificate

Explore the Food Market (when closed: extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead)

Gratuities

Hotel pick up and Drop off

What To Expect

Embark on an Authentic Sicilian Culinary Adventure! Start with a shopping spree alongside chefs at the bustling "Mercato del Capo," handpicking the finest ingredients for your delectable lunch. Next, savor an unforgettable Cooking Masterclass with a passionate local Chef in captivating Palermo. Unearth the secrets of iconic Sicilian dishes, like perfectly seasoned "arancini" and luscious "Pasta alla Norma." In this hands-on Masterclass, elevate your kitchen skills amid aromatic herbs and spices, culminating in heavenly freshly baked cannoli. Indulge in your creations at a beautifully set table, complemented by delightful local wines. Note: Fish shops closed on Mondays, but fret not! We'll ensure an equally enchanting alternative, capturing Palermo's true gastronomic essence.

Sample Menu

starter

Arancine al ragù

Fried rice meatballs filled with meat sauce and peas

main

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

dessert

Cannolo

Cannoli are Sicilian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta

Options

Tour in English

Reviews

4.86

96 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun cooking like a Sicilian!
Adriana T,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great fun to cook and eat Sicilian food, plus have the recipes to try and reproduce the recipes at home. Small group, chef lovely, friendly, knowledgeable. Fun wander through the market highlighting local produce and foods, plus opportunity to try a couple of the local snacks
Family Cooking Experience!
skydive100,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience! Everything from the atmosphere to the food we made was perfect. Highly recommended as a way to spend time together as a family, learn about the local food culture, and a way to make some great food and memories!
The BEST cooking class I’ve done
Barbara W,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The BEST cooking class I’ve done! A small group of passionate foodies led by Salvatore who was equally passionate! I was sceptical about making arancini (and pasta Norma and Cannoli) but any relationship between these sensational items(crispy, soft and FULL of beef ragù) and what is available on the street, is purely coincidental! And am now re-inspired to make my own pasta and rediscover whipped ricotta bliss! Afantastic market tour with so much information and random tastings and a wonderful morning perfected with free flowing wine to complement our lunch. Full marks Salvatore, and Thank You!
Chef Filippo was awesome!
James P,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our chef, Filippo, was awesome. He was totally in his game, knowledgeable and fun with a great sense of humor. This is a must do experience in Palermo. As a chef I always do the food tour and chef class and this was one of the best. The recipes and end results were fantastic. Chef Filippo was an awesome instructor. I highly recommend it.
What a great fun...
Mike S,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a great fun experience with Salvo. Cooked great food learnt a lot and had a lot fun doing it. Thanks Salvo