easy
4 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly standing and light walking involved.
Discover the authentic flavors of Palermo with a lively market tour and hands-on cooking class led by Chef Patrizia. Explore vibrant Sicilian markets, prepare traditional dishes, and enjoy a local wine-paired meal in a historic Palazzo.
from 5 years • Max 20 participants • 4 hours • Traditional Sicilian food class in Palermo
Immerse yourself in Sicilian culture with a unique cooking experience in Palermo. Join Chef Patrizia for a vibrant market tour, selecting fresh ingredients before creating authentic dishes in a historic Palazzo. Enjoy a leisurely meal paired with local wines, and leave with a certificate and a cookbook of cherished recipes.
Duration: 4 hours
Learn how to prepare traditional Sicilian food in a beautiful location in Palermo.
A day 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.
The courses are held in a typical 18th century Noble Palazzo located just in front of the main Cathedral and a 15 min walk from the Capo Market. Our market tours start mid morning because that’s when the markets are the most vibrant and active.
We only use fresh and seasonal ingredients to ensure authenticity and because of this our daily menus will change 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.
A day 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.
She 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 help to select fresh seasonal ingredients in anticipation of creating an amazing meal. On the way to the cooking studio you’ll enjoy a pleasant walk through Palermo experiencing the stunning, baroque beauty of its architecture. Palermo is without a doubt one of the most interesting artistic cities on the Mediterranean Sea.
Arriving at the cooking studio housed inside a very historic and beautiful Palazzo, 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 lunch menu in a truly authentic Sicilian style will typically consist of:
During the preparation you will learn about and taste local wines and cheeses, olives and the extra virgin olive oil made in Nucidda, our country house location.
The actual cooking class is paced leisurely over approximately 2 hours at which time we now get to have a seat at the table and enjoy all our hard work. Desert will be enjoyed with a glass (or 2) of homemade limoncello!
At the very end of our class each participant will receive a certificate of accomplishment signed by the Chef. If you would like to take the recipes home with you, our newly published cookbook entitled “Seriously Sicilian – Authentic Recipes for Hungry Families’’, is available for purchase so you do not need to take notes! Just chill out and drink vino!
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).
Start your day early to experience the market at its liveliest and to select the freshest ingredients for your cooking class.
Expect to spend time walking through uneven market stalls and standing during the cooking session; sturdy footwear is recommended.
Carry your market purchases sustainably and reduce plastic waste by bringing a reusable shopping bag.
Inform the organizers in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary preferences to customize your cooking experience.
Palermo’s markets have operated since the Arab-Norman period (9th–12th centuries), blending diverse culinary influences that shaped Sicilian cuisine today.
The market and cooking class promote sustainable local sourcing and encourage minimal waste to support Palermo’s vibrant food ecosystem.
For navigating the market and standing comfortably during the cooking session.
Ideal for carrying fresh market ingredients sustainably.
Helpful to stay shaded during outdoor market touring in spring sun.
spring specific
Recommended for crisp mornings or cooler weather during market visits.
fall specific