Palermo Cooking Class: Sicilian Food & Wine
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Overview
Traditional Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo. This food experience is perfect for travelers who want to learn about Sicilian culture through its food. With a local chef, people will learn how to cook classic Sicilian dishes in a friendly Palermo kitchen.
Participants will start by making caponata, a yummy mix of eggplant and veggies in a rich tomato sauce with capers. Then, they will learn to make pasta with arriminati broccoli, a special Palermo recipe that mixes fresh veggies, pine nuts, and sweet golden raisins. Finally, they'll bake Regina biscuits, which are crispy sesame cookies. The chef provides all the things needed to cook. Participants will also get to enjoy the food they made, with wine provided. This is a small group of people, which makes it easier to socialize with people who also love food.
This cooking class is led by a local chef, who will guide the class through each step. This class shows the real flavors of Sicily. Participants will discover how Mediterranean flavors, local ingredients, and old cooking traditions come together to make amazing food.




Highlights
Learn to Cook Sicilian Dishes: Make caponata, pasta with broccoli, and Regina biscuits.
Friendly Local Chef: Learn cooking secrets from a chef in a cozy Palermo kitchen.
Taste Sicily's Best Flavors: Enjoy fresh, local ingredients and yummy Sicilian wine.
Small Group Experience: Meet new friends in a small cooking class setting.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the cooking class, praising the chef, the recipes, and the hands-on experience. Some wished for bigger portions or better facilities.

Customers loved learning to cook traditional Sicilian dishes like caponata and pasta.
Many enjoyed the hands-on experience and found the chef to be friendly and helpful.
Some liked that it was a small group, so it was easy to make friends.
A number of reviewers thought the recipes were easy to follow and fun to make.
Some customers mentioned that they wish the portion sizes for eating were larger.
One reviewer mentioned the location was difficult to find and the facilities rustic.
The Journey
Palermo Kitchen
A cozy kitchen in Palermo where the cooking class takes place, providing an intimate setting for learning Sicilian culinary techniques.
Local Market (Implied)
While not explicitly stated, the use of local ingredients implies a connection to local markets, where fresh, seasonal produce is sourced for the dishes.
Sicily
The island of Sicily, known for its unique blend of Mediterranean influences, seasonal ingredients, and timeless culinary traditions that are reflected in the dishes prepared during the class.
Know Before You Go
The price includes all equipment and ingredients, as well as wine to drink while participants enjoy their meal. Tips for the chef and transportation to the cooking class are not included. The meetup location is in central Palermo at the chef's kitchen. Please be on time, as the class starts promptly.
Hot Tip
Some past participants recommend confirming the exact meeting location with the tour operator a day or two before your class, as the location can sometimes be a little difficult to find.