easy
4 hours
No special fitness required; suitable for all ages able to stand for extended periods.
Join Chef Patrizia in Palermo for a 4-hour hands-on cooking class that includes traditional Sicilian dishes, fresh seasonal ingredients, and a homemade limoncello toast to end your culinary journey.
from 5 yrs old • Max 20 participants • 4 hours • Hands-on cooking class and Limoncello making
Experience a captivating 4-hour cooking class with Chef Patrizia in a historic 18th-century Palazzo. Dive into authentic Sicilian cuisine, using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create traditional dishes. Enjoy local wines and end your culinary journey with homemade limoncello, all while immersing yourself in the rich culture of Sicily.
Duration: 4 hours
Walking tour around the market, hands-on cooking class and learn how to make authentic limoncello.
A class spent cooking with Chef Patrizia is not simply a cooking lesson in a beautiful location. It’s also a fascinating journey through Sicilian culture and its food.
This is late afternoon cooking class for guests who have a strict schedule and cannot attend the morning class.
We do not start off with a market tour in the afternoon because markets are generally closed.
We only use fresh and seasonal ingredients to ensure authenticity and because of this the menus prepared will be in accordance with seasonal and market availability. All of our dishes are based on the more historically important Sicilian recipes, focusing on pasta, fresh fish/meat, vegetable dishes and delectable sweets.
Arriving at our cooking studio, housed inside a very historic Palazzo dating back to the 18th century, you are welcomed to the kitchen with a refreshing glass of Sicilian wine while learning about and discussing the delicious menu that lay ahead of you.
A typical lunch menu prepared in a truly authentic Sicilian style will consist of:
During the preparation you will taste local wines and cheeses, olives and the extra virgin olive oil made in Nucidda, our country house location. At Nucidda we also provide cooking classes, wine tastings, parties and other foodie experiences you can inquire about.
After about 2 hours of hands on cooking, we will now all sit together and enjoy the meal we have prepared together, always with a glass of homemade limoncello at the end!
Pick up and drop off. We can arrange the service on request
All our recipes can be found in our cookbook: ‘’Seriously Sicilian – Authentic Recipes for Hungry Families’’, available in our location or you can buy it here at the checkout: so you do not need to take notes!, Just chill out and drink Vino!
Most of our cooking courses have been limited to a maximum of 10 participants so that you receive personal direction and feedback.
Bigger groups can be arranged upon request.
At Nucidda, our country house 1h and a half hours from Palero, we also provide cooking classes, wine tastings, parties and any food oriented events you can inquire about.
Market tours occur in the morning; afternoon classes focus on in-Palazzo cooking due to market closures.
Opt for clothes and shoes suitable for standing and moving in a kitchen setting for several hours.
Notify in advance of any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure suitable ingredient use.
Transportation isn’t included but can be arranged on request to and from the cooking studio in Palermo.
Palermo's 18th-century palazzos reflect Sicily’s layered history of Mediterranean cultures, influencing the cuisine deeply.
Siciliandays emphasizes local sourcing and seasonal cooking to reduce food waste and support sustainable agriculture.
Supportive footwear is important for standing and moving safely in the kitchen.
Layering helps adjust for indoor kitchen warmth versus cooler outdoor temps.
spring|fall|winter specific
Useful for walking to and from the class location during sunny days.
summer specific
Optional, for those who prefer jotting down recipes or capturing moments, though a cookbook is provided.