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Siciliandays Cooking & Limoncello Class in Palermo - Palermo

Siciliandays Cooking & Limoncello Class in Palermo

Palermoeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness required; suitable for all ages able to stand for extended periods.

Overview

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.

Palermo, Sicilia

Private Market Tour, Cooking, and Limoncello Class

from 5 yrs old • Max 20 participants • 4 hours • Hands-on cooking class and Limoncello making

Cooking Class

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About This Adventure

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.

Highlights

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.

Here is how your day will unfold.

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.

Includes

A typical lunch menu prepared in a truly authentic Sicilian style will consist of:

  • A primo (pasta)
  • A secondo (fish or meat)
  • A side dish such as ‘’eggplant caponata’’ or other seasonal vegetables
  • Dolce (dessert)

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!

Excludes

Pick up and drop off. We can arrange the service on request

Important to Know

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.

Adventure Tips

Book Advance for Afternoon Classes

Market tours occur in the morning; afternoon classes focus on in-Palazzo cooking due to market closures.

Wear Comfortable Clothing

Opt for clothes and shoes suitable for standing and moving in a kitchen setting for several hours.

Inform of Dietary Restrictions

Notify in advance of any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure suitable ingredient use.

Consider Add-On Pick Up Service

Transportation isn’t included but can be arranged on request to and from the cooking studio in Palermo.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Mediterranean gulls along the coast
  • Colorful butterflies in nearby botanical gardens

History

Palermo's 18th-century palazzos reflect Sicily’s layered history of Mediterranean cultures, influencing the cuisine deeply.

Conservation

Siciliandays emphasizes local sourcing and seasonal cooking to reduce food waste and support sustainable agriculture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Shoes

Essential

Supportive footwear is important for standing and moving safely in the kitchen.

Light Layered Clothing

Essential

Layering helps adjust for indoor kitchen warmth versus cooler outdoor temps.

spring|fall|winter specific

Hat and Sunscreen

Useful for walking to and from the class location during sunny days.

summer specific

Notebook or Phone

Optional, for those who prefer jotting down recipes or capturing moments, though a cookbook is provided.