Authentic Albanian Cooking Class in Gjirokaster with Evisa

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3 hours
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2 - 10 guests
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English
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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.

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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

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 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.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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