easy
4 hours
Ideal for all fitness levels; involves walking at the market and standing during cooking.
Step into Palermo’s Capo Market to hand-pick fresh ingredients, then craft authentic egg-free Sicilian pastas in an 18th-century palazzo. This hands-on class from Siciliandays blends culinary tradition with local history and flavors.
from 5 yrs old • Max 20 participants • 4 hours • Learn how to make Sicilian pasta
Immerse yourself in Sicilian culinary traditions with a hands-on pasta class! Explore the vibrant Capo Market for fresh ingredients, then learn to craft egg-free Cavatelli and Busiate with delicious sauces in a historic Palazzo. Enjoy a delightful meal with local wines, and leave with a Certificate of Accomplishment.
Duration: 4 hours
Join our Sicilian pasta class and discover what makes handmade, Sicilian pasta different. We do not use eggs!
Join our Sicilian pasta class and discover what makes handmade, Sicilian pasta different. We do not use eggs!
You will learn how to make 2 types of handmade, Sicilian pasta: Cavatelli and Busiate, along with 2 different sauces.
We will meet you in the morning and take you on a shopping tour of the vibrant and colorful Capo Market. Take in all the sights, sounds and amazing smells of the market while being introduced to many foods you have never seen before. You will be helped to select the fresh seasonal ingredients in anticipation of creating an amazing meal.
After our shopping trip we go to our cooking studio which is housed inside a very historic Palazzo Asmundo dating back to the 18th century. You are welcomed to the kitchen with a refreshing glass of Sicilian wine while you unpack your market purchases and discuss the delicious menu that lay ahead of you.
A typical lunch menu will be prepared in a truly authentic Sicilian style consisting of:
During the preparation you will taste local wines and cheeses, olives and the extra virgin olive oil made in Nucidda, our country house in Reitano, 1 hour and 15 min. from Palermo.
After about 2.5 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 of our meal!
All our guests will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment signed by the Chef.
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.
Please meet us up at the entrance of Capo Market (Via Volturno)
The Capo Market involves walking on cobblestone streets and navigating crowded alleys.
Inform Siciliandays in advance to accommodate any food allergies or preferences.
Useful for carrying fresh market ingredients during the tour.
Especially important during warmer months as the market tour can be bustling and active.
The Capo Market has been a trading hub since the 16th century, reflecting Palermo’s rich multicultural influences.
Siciliandays emphasizes sourcing seasonal, local ingredients to minimize environmental impact and support small Sicilian producers.
Necessary for navigating the uneven surfaces and busy market streets safely.
Useful for cooler mornings or indoor ventilation during the cooking session.
fall specific
To carry fresh market ingredients conveniently back to the cooking venue.
Stay hydrated during the bustling market tour, particularly in warm weather.
summer specific