Streaty: Palermo Cooking Class Shop and Cook like a Nonna

The Streaty Palermo Cooking Class, titled Shop and Cook like a Nonna, is a five-hour market visit and hands-on cooking experience in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, operated by Streaty, a company that runs small-group food experiences in Italian cities. The meeting point is Porta Carini, the monumental gate at the entrance of the Capo market, one of the oldest and most atmospheric street markets in the city. The session starts with guided shopping among the stalls, where participants see and buy the fresh vegetables, fish, cheeses and herbs used in everyday Sicilian home cooking, and learn how to judge quality and seasonality. The group then moves to the kitchen for a cooking class, preparing a traditional Sicilian meal under the guidance of a local cook in the style of a home kitchen. The experience ends with a sit-down lunch at Marco's, where participants eat the dishes they prepared together with wine. A mini city guide is included, with tips for exploring Palermo afterwards. The format combines savoury courses with the sweet elements typical of a Sicilian meal, reflecting the island's tradition of pairing local produce with citrus, almonds and ricotta. The class runs every day for up to 12 guests and is conducted in English, which allows hands-on participation without becoming crowded. Prices start from EUR 129 per person, with the market purchases, class, lunch and wine all covered. Transport to the meeting point is not included. Punctuality matters, because guests who arrive more than ten minutes late may miss the group and the market portion that begins at the start. Dietary needs should be raised when booking so the menu can be adjusted. Compared with a walking food tour, this experience involves less distance on foot and more time in one place, and the finished meal serves as a full lunch. Visitors should leave the rest of the day light, since five hours of shopping, cooking and eating is a substantial commitment.