Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English, French, Arabic
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Experience heartwarming Lebanese hospitality with Tania's family in Beirut. Join their home for a hands-on cooking lesson, making authentic dishes and ending with delicious homemade treats.

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

Experience Details

Join your local host Tania (or her mother and brothers on days Tania is traveling) in their small kitchen for a private hands-on cooking class with welcoming locals. You will learn to make five of the authentic Lebanese dishes that you will be eating together later, such as traditional Lebanese mezza or mloukhieh (vegetable), kibbeh labniyeh (meat balls in yogurt soup) and dessert.


Tania lives in a traditional, modest home with true old world charm. She has immense knowledge about Lebanese food and ingredients and will be more than happy to share it with you! You'll have the chance to chat with her family and learn all you've ever wanted to know about Lebanese culture, cuisine and traditions - Tania's father will even explain to you how he makes his own arak (the Lebanese national alcoholic drink made from grapes and anise seeds).


Your traditional meal will end with Lebanese coffee, a selection of homemade jams and fresh fruits from the family garden - come visit and enjoy!

What You Get

All taxes, fees and handling charges
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Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Note that infant seats are available upon request - please let your host know in advance if you need an infant seat
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Your host Tania is an agronomist and food safety specialist, who sings, plays the piano and enjoys traveling. Tania's father is a former butcher and is very serious about his meats! He is retired and grows fruits and vegetables in his garden in the outskirts of Beirut. Tania’s mother is a home chef who has been cooking traditional meals for the family all her life using family recipes. Most of the produce for the home comes from the garden and is local, fresh and organic! Her parents will be part of the experience and will help with the cooking and hosting.  Don't miss out on this wonderful chance to get to know Beirut through a welcoming family who enjoys gardening, talking about food, cooking and eating together!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Forn El Chebbak, Baabda Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, LB

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Please meet Tania at her home in Furn el chebbak neighborhood of Lebanon. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Great fun
July 01, 2024
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Great hospitality and learnt so much! Come with an empty stomach and thirst for knowledge! Thank you Tania

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Très belle expérience culinaire avec Tania et sa mère
May 31, 2024
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L'accueil très chaleureux de Tania et ses parents autour d'un bon café nous a mis dans l'ambiance. Nous étions comme sa famille pendant ce moment de partage autour de la cuisine mais pas seulement ...read more

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Lebanese vegetarian mezzo with Tania
April 02, 2024
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Tania is very dedicated at making a memorable experience! I was interested in the cooking course, and she is willing to adapt to my specific needs (I am vegetarian) and to make a meal with the reci...read more

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A wonderful cultural dining experience
September 07, 2023
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I had the dinner experience and let me tell you, if you’re considering booking a place… do not hesitate! I had the best time. Tania was super welcoming and nice. She talked about her expertise in t...read more

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An awesome class with a superb family of cooks
August 12, 2023
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A superb class which I recommend to every person interested to learn lebanese authentic cooking. Prior to the class, I requested from Tania to learn home lebanese cooking instead of Mezze. I am Ame...read more

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