Discover the rich culinary heritage of Sicily with a private cooking class in Palermo. You’ll learn about the local market, selecting fresh seasonal ingredients before heading to your host’s kitchen. Under their expert guidance, you’ll craft a delectable four-course menu brimming with authentic flavors. As you sip on local wines and enjoy Sicilian snacks, you’ll savor the experience of preparing and sharing a true taste of the island. This is an opportunity to unveil the secrets behind Palermo’s renowned cuisine.
Key Points
- Private Sicilian cooking class in Palermo, Italy, focusing on a menu of four special local dishes.
- Includes a market visit for fresh ingredients and cooking in the host’s kitchen with Sicilian wines.
- Features a seasonal menu of pastas, vegetables, meats, seafood, and traditional Sicilian desserts.
- Hands-on cooking lesson, full lunch or dinner, and wine and food tasting experience provided.
- Accommodates dietary requirements and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Overview of the Cooking Class
Offering a private cooking class in Palermo, Italy, this experience allows participants to cook a Sicilian menu of four special dishes.
The class includes a trip to the local market to gather fresh ingredients. As participants cook in the host’s kitchen, they can sip Sicilian wines.
The class concludes with sharing the meal prepared. This hands-on cooking class provides an immersive culinary experience, showcasing the flavors of Sicily through traditional recipes and techniques.
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Menu and Cooking Experience
The seasonal menu for this Sicilian cooking class highlights local pastas, vegetables, meats, seafood, and sweets.
Participants will start with a first course of pasta, followed by a main course of fish or meat with Caponata, a Sicilian eggplant dish.
The meal begins with a pasta first course, followed by a main of fish or meat accompanied by the iconic Sicilian dish, Caponata.
To end the meal, they’ll indulge in traditional Sicilian desserts.
Throughout the class, guests will enjoy Sicilian snacks and sip on local wines as they learn to prepare these authentic dishes in the host’s kitchen.
The cooking experience promises a delectable exploration of the flavors that make Sicilian cuisine so renowned.
Inclusions and Pricing
This Sicilian cooking class includes a hands-on cooking lesson, a full lunch or dinner based on the departure time, and a wine and food tasting experience.
The total price for this group experience (up to 4 people) is $834.97. The inclusions are:
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Cooking lesson
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Lunch or Dinner
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Wine and food tasting
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Bottled water, coffee, and/or tea
Parking fees aren’t included and must be paid at the tour check-in.
This private cooking class offers a fantastic opportunity to explore Sicilian cuisine in the heart of Palermo.
Meeting Point and Schedule
The meeting point for this Sicilian cooking class is Bar Porta Carini, located at Via Volturno, 78, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy.
Guests should arrive there at 10:30 a.m. to meet the host and head to the local Capo Market together. The class then concludes back at the meeting point.
Alternatively, guests can meet the host at 5:00 p.m. at via Vittorio Emanuele, 492 (in front of the Cathedral), on the second floor at the location named Santonocito.
The experience ends by returning to the original meeting point.
Dietary Accommodations
If dietary requirements are advised at the time of booking, the cooking class can accommodate vegetarian options.
The chefs are also able to cater to other dietary needs, such as:
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Gluten-free
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Lactose-free
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Nut allergies
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Other food intolerances
Guests should inform the organizers of any special dietary considerations when reserving their spot.
This allows the team to make the necessary preparations to ensure everyone can fully enjoy the Sicilian cooking experience.
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Transportation and Accessibility
The cooking class meeting point is located at Bar Porta Carini, a short walk from the Capo Market in Palermo.
The experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Participants can take public transportation to reach the meeting point.
The cooking class is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and participants can take public transportation to reach the meeting point.
The class concludes at a different location, near the Palermo Cathedral. After the cooking lesson, guests return to the original meeting spot.
Parking is available but not included in the pricing. Dietary requirements can be accommodated if communicated at the time of booking.
This private cooking class offers a convenient and accessible experience to explore the flavors of Sicily.
Cancellation Policy
Participants can take advantage of the flexible cancellation policy for this Sicilian cooking class.
With free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, there’s no need to worry about unexpected changes in plans.
The cooking class offers the following cancellation options:
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
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Modifications or rescheduling allowed up to 24 hours before the experience.
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No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled start time.
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Full refund available if the class is canceled by the host.
Booking and Payment Options
How can travelers book and pay for this Sicilian cooking class experience?
The class can be reserved directly through the provider’s website, where guests can check availability and make a secure online payment. The price is $834.97 per group of up to 4 people.
A "Reserve Now, Pay Later" option is also available for those who prefer to lock in their booking first. Confirmation is received upon booking, and travelers can cancel for free up to 24 hours before the class starts.
The payment includes the cooking lesson, lunch or dinner, wine and food tasting, and bottled water, coffee, or tea.
The Sum Up
Enjoy the authentic flavors of Sicily with this private cooking class in Palermo. Explore the local market, master traditional recipes, and indulge in a shared meal of regional specialties. Whether you’re a foodie or just seeking a unique cultural experience, this class promises an unforgettable taste of Sicilian cuisine.
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