Top Palermo Classes & Workshops - page 2

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Visit some of the most beautiful parts of Western Sicily with this day trip from Palermo to Erice, Segesta, Nubia and the Trapani Salt Pans. Visit an archaeological excavation at Segesta. Take in the excellent views from the hilltop town of Erice. See how sea salt is still collected off the Sicilian coast at the Salt Pans of Trapani.

Immerse yourself in the centuries-old pastry traditions of Sicilian convents with this exclusive baking class in Palermo. Held in a stunning location overlooking the port, this unique experience will take you on a journey through history, devotion, and craftsmanship. Your host will guide you through the preparation of three iconic Sicilian desserts, each with a story rooted in monastic cuisine and Sicilian culture. As you bake, you’ll uncover the secrets of convent pastry making, where tradition, spirituality, and Sicilian ingredients come together in a unique culinary art.

Break up your sightseeing in Palermo and learn how to create authentic Italian pizza under the guidance of an expert “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef) with this hands-on pizza-making workshop. Learn about the history of pizza as you work the dough, topping it with specialties like heirloom tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella. Bake your creation in a wood-burning oven and sample your handiwork with Sicilian wine.

Preparation and tasting of two typical Sicilian Sunday dishes, paired with two wines from one of the most important wineries in Sicily and the Palermo area.

What better way to discover a city and a culture like Palermo through the flavors of its authentic cuisine through a food walking tour in the Capo Market? You will learn how to pick the freshest and the most local ingredients , getting to know about their history and arrival in the Sicilian culture and not only, thanks to our food studies in the Slow Food University and Nutrition & Health expertise. After that, you will have the chance to mix and match them following the most preserved Nonna’s recipes, full of memories and cookery tricks making you feel like having always been part of our Sicilian family and food culture. We are waiting you for this enchanting food experience! Plus, vegan and vegetarian options will be available!

Connect with a passionate home cook in Palermo and experience the city’s culinary culture first-hand with this private pasta class and meal in a local's home. Hone your kitchen skills by preparing three different types of fresh pasta and sauces with the help of hands-on instruction from your host. Then relax over a family-style lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you’ve prepared together paired with local wines.

Get your hands dirty with this pasta workshop, limited to 12 people to offer an intimate atmosphere. Learn how to make three kinds of Sicilian pasta and a traditional Sicilian dessert from a local instructor. After the class, raise a glass of wine and feast on the dishes you prepared. This cooking workshop includes recipes to take home.

Nowhere in Italy is the cuisine more distinctive than Sicily, but you need the help of a local to discover the island’s unique culinary traditions. With this cooking and limoncello-making class in Palermo, enjoy the insights of a local chef while you visit the historic Capo market to select ingredients and then enjoy a cooking class in a home nearby. Prepare and sample three classic dishes and limoncello made with your host’s own lemons.

Get hands-on practice making Sicilian cuisine during this small-group cooking class in Palermo. See local life during visits to a market and artisan shops, use fresh ingredients, and learn Sicilian cooking techniques directly from your host. Make an authentic Palermo dish, such as pasta con le sarde, panelle, or caponata.

Learn how to cook two pasta dishes and tasty tiramisu from scratch from a Palermo local who’s more than happy to welcome you into their home for lunch or dinner. Your teacher will share their top tips and tricks while you learn how to make these iconic dishes. And when you eat the fruits of your labor, you’ll enjoy the meal alongside some local wines.

Discover two of Palermo’s most distinctive landmarks on this immersive, private tour. Set off from your accommodation—hotel pickup and drop-off are included—and venture first to the Capuchin Catacombs: a macabre destination home to thousands of mummified bodies, many of them priests. Next, discover the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Monreale, famous for its fusion of Norman and Arabic architecture. A break for Sicilian coffee and nibbles is also included. **ATTENTION: Due to renovation works throughout 2024, the cathedral (not the cloister) will only remain partially open to visitors.**

Discover the sweet heart of Sicily through a practical workshop dedicated to the creation of its famous festive desserts. Under the expert Guide of Ciavurusiciliano, you will have the opportunity to make delicacies such as the Sicilian Cassata, Buccellato or Sfince di S. Giuseppe, using fresh and fragrant ingredients. Each dessert tells a story, and as dough and decorations take shape, you'll relive Sicilian gastronomic traditions, immersing yourself in an experience that awakens creativity and brings back childhood memories. Choose a favorite dessert, specify it in your Reservation and get ready to taste the authentic flavor of Sicily.

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine under the guidance of a local chef at the family-run Mamma Corleone in the heart of Palermo. Take part in a small-group class and create a selection of traditional Sicilian dishes such as pasta Alla Norma, meatballs with tomato sauce, and biancomangiare dessert. Get hands-on in the kitchen, pick up plenty of cooking tips and tricks, then sit down to enjoy your delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Experience warm Sicilian hospitality first-hand and learn how to recreate it at home with this hands-on aperitivo workshop in a Palermo home. Connect with a local host and delve into the Italian art of the aperitivo, or cocktail hour, by learning how to prepare a variety of finger foods using Sicilian specialties. Then relax over nibbles and bubbly with your hosts as you swap stories around the table.

Experience an authentic Sicilian cooking class in Palermo set on a panoramic 7th-floor terrace overlooking the city. Join a local chef for a hands-on culinary experience where you’ll learn how to prepare traditional Sicilian pizza, classic sfincione, and a delicious ricotta tiramisù. Enjoy local appetizers, wine, and breathtaking city views while discovering the flavors, techniques, and stories behind Sicilian cuisine. This small-group experience combines food, culture, and conviviality in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for couples, and food lovers looking for a memorable cooking experience in Palermo.

Cook a Sicilian menu of four special dishes at a private cooking class in Palermo that includes a trip to the local market. Start by picking out super-fresh ingredients, then sip Sicilian wines as you cook in your host’s home kitchen. The menu varies with season to highlight local pastas, fresh vegetables, meats and seafood, and sweets, and the class concludes by sharing the meal you’ve cooked with your host.

This is one of the most authentic and engaging experiences we offer, inspired by the ancient Sicilian tradition of homemade pasta. In the past, making fresh pasta in Sicilian families was a true shared ritual: everyone had a role, and kneading together became a moment of sharing, culture, and tradition. During this experience, you'll literally get your hands on the dough, learning step by step how to prepare traditional Sicilian fresh pasta shapes made from semolina. Once the pasta is ready, we'll gather around a cozy table to enjoy seasonal dishes prepared with the pasta we've made together, accompanied by carefully selected Sicilian wine. As a special keepsake, you'll receive a digital recipe for fresh pasta, so you can bring a piece of Sicily into your kitchen.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Palermo, one of Italy’s most captivating destinations. In a local kitchen, a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn to mix and knead pasta dough, prepare regional fillings, and shape classic ravioli. While your ravioli cooks, enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Palermo's culinary traditions. Once ready, savor your freshly made ravioli with a traditional sauce, paired with fine regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this authentic experience is perfect for both beginners and experienced foodies, teaching you the skills to recreate real Italian ravioli at home.

Launch Offer! €65pp for groups of 5! Travelling Solo/couple? No problema. Message us to join others for the same rate! Higher rates for smaller groups. Pick-up from Palermo city center included! Five Guests, One Nonna, One Unforgettable Table. We believe the best flavors come from the best company. We intentionally keep your classes tiny—just 5 guests—to ensure you aren't just a face in a crowd. The uniqueness lies in the "Dopopranzo" (the time after the meal). We don't just cook and leave; we sit, we share local wine, we tell stories of old Palermo as a family. The experience begins with a warm welcome, as Nonna shares the heritage of the menu. Then, the dance begins. With step-by-step guidance, you will cook side-by-side with Nonna, learning the family secrets of cuisine. The host stays by her side throughout, ensuring every technique and story is shared. The finale: we sit together to enjoy the authentic meal you prepared with the nonna. Buon appetito e salute!