Authentic Albanian Cooking Class in Gjirokaster with Evisa

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US$89.17 per guest

Adult x2

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Gjirokaster

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover authentic Albanian cuisine in historic Gjirokaster with Evisa. Create traditional dishes in a fun, hands-on class. Includes meal with wine or raki. Perfect for food lovers.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This Albanian cooking class in Gjirokaster is perfect for food lovers, travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience, and anyone interested in learning to cook traditional Albanian recipes in a fun, hands-on environment.

Join a hands-on Albanian cooking class on a terrace in historic Gjirokaster. Learn to prepare three traditional dishes using simple, beginner-friendly recipes. Cook local favorites like Gjirokaster rice balls, cornbread, and halva. Enjoy a warm, communal atmosphere and interactive atmosphere. Sit down together for a shared meal and taste the dishes you’ve created, served with a glass of raki or wine.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Qifqi (rice balls)

MAIN

Corn bread with seasonal ingredients or Mashed bread with chicken

DESSERT

Halva

DESSERT

A glass of raki or wine

STARTER

Please check the menu in advance

and inform the host at least one week prior if you prefer corn bread or mashed bread with chicken; otherwise, corn bread will be prepared

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes

Home-cooked meal using traditional Albanian recipes

Albanian cooking class in the historic center of Gjirokaster

Good To Know

Please check the menu in advance and inform the host at least one week prior if you prefer corn bread or mashed bread with chicken; otherwise, corn bread will be prepared
Please note that Evisa's home is also a hostel, so while there may be other travelers around, your Traveling Spoon cooking class will be private
Evisa can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan diets if informed in advance
Menu is subject to change. If you have preferences please inform the host in advance
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Evisa offers an authentic Albanian cooking class in the historic center of Gjirokaster, held on the terrace of her family-run hostel. During the 2-hour hands-on cooking class, guests will learn to cook three traditional dishes from scratch. The menu is simple, easy to recreate, and suitable for beginners. It includes Gjirokaster’s famous rice balls, corn bread made with seasonal ingredients or mashed bread with chicken, and a sweet dessert like halva. The class is interactive, with guests working together to prepare the dishes, followed by a delicious dinner where everyone enjoys the fruits of their labor.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Friends' Hostel, Rruga Alqi Kondi, Gjirokastër Qarku i Gjirokastrës, Albania, AL

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Please meet Evisa at her hostel, in the historic center of Gjirokaster. The above is just the neighborhood details. Exact address and Google Maps link to the location can be found in the 'before you go' section in your voucher, upon confirmation.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Great Albanian Cooking Experience

October 07, 2025

Awesome experience cooking traditional Albanian food with Evisa today. It was the perfect way to finish off a day exploring Gjirokaster. Really welcoming and friendly atmosphere from the moment we ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

One-of-a-kind experience - authentic, delicious, and personal

August 02, 2025

If you are staying in Gjirokaster even for one night you should join this cooking class. Evisa creates an intimate, friendly environment where you learn not only about the recipes but about the cul...read more