Cook and Eat with a Local in Sofia

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Location

Sofia

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 4 guests

Language

English, German

Location

Sofia

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 4 guests

Language

English, German

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•7 reviews

US$189.46 per guest

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Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: October 2, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Join our Sofia cooking class, visit a local home and taste traditional Bulgarian food and drinks with locals. You do not need any special cooking skills for joining our class. Beginners are welcome in the kitchen as well. We are here to help you with experience and tips. All you need is interest in Bulgarian food and some free time. You will meet Coco, a curious cat, that loves food and people.

Lunch

Cooking, shopping and tasting of local food and alcohol drinks; Visit to a local home; Travel information about Bulgaria

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Book Cook and Eat with a Local, an authentic food experience in the very center of Sofia. We are happy to welcome you to our home located within walking distance from the main sights in Sofia city center. You do not need any cooking skills. We are here to help. We will do the shopping, cooking and tasting together and you will learn to prepare Bulgarian food and you will get to know Bulgarian culture. We will share with you some of the small secrets of the local cuisine. And you will see that these are simple tricks but they make it all so tasty. Most of all, forget about the diet! Because on this day it is all about taste. We promise you a fun day in the kitchen! P.S: Our cat Coco and the budgie Izida will be at the flat where we will cook. As long as you are not allergic, they will find a way to entertain you. Our standard menu includes shopska salad, banitsa pastry, and yogurt with honey and walnuts. You will also have the opportunity to taste traditional Bulgarian drinks. Alternative menu: We can prepare meatballs or moussaka. Please contact us if you would like a different menu option. Please note that any changes to the menu will incur an additional charge.

STARTER

Shopska salad

Tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, white cheese, parsley

MAIN

Banitsa

Pastry with eggs, white cheese, yogurt and some oil/butter

DESSERT

Yogurt with honey and walnuts

yogurt, honey, walnuts

Meeting Point

Tourist Information Centre "Tram 83" @ Сentral Market Hall, bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza", Sofia City Province, Bulgaria, BG, 1000

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Tourist Information Centre Tram 83 close to Banya Bashi mosque.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Start Time / Opening Hours

09/08/2019 - 18/10/2027

MONDAY

SUNDAY

10:00 - 18:00

Free cancellation

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 1 day before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Jenna_DSeptember 2026 • Viator

Fun, Welcoming & Authentic

We had such a wonderful experience taking this cooking class in Sofia! The class was led by two sisters who were incredibly friendly, outgoing, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They were so knowledgeable about Bulgarian food and culture, and they did a great job making the experience both fun and educational. It was so much more than just a cooking class—it was a really special way to experience Bulgarian culture, learn about traditional dishes, and hear the stories and traditions behi...read more

Hannah_MAugust 2026 • Viator

An Unforgettable Introduction to Bulgaria

This was such a stand-out experience. I met with Albena and we walked to the Women’s Market to collect items for our Bulgarian cooking class. After the market, we walked back to her apartment, where I was introduced to her sister. We made banitsa and shopska salad and we tried all different kinds of Bulgarian cheeses, dried meats, yogurt, and wine. I even had the opportunity to teach them my jam recipe with wild blueberries we collected from the market. It was such a meaningful experience and a ...read more

Escape42803734452July 2026 • TripAdvisor

Highly recommend the cooking class

Me and my friend did this tour with Albena and I would really recommend it. She is very sweet and likes to explain everything about the food. First we wandered around the market and could experience the local culture. After we walked to her appartement and started cooking. There was no hurry and enough time for conversation. The food was really good and we had a great time. Would highly recommend :)))

439c_cileuJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Amazing cooking experience

We went to do the cooking with Albena and it was amazing! She took us to the local market to buy groceries and explain some of the bulgarian culture and afterwards we went to the house to prepare lunch together. We made a local salad, savory pastry, ate some local sausage and cheese togother with local wine and finally ate some fresh fruits we bought earlier with bulgarian yoghurt and honey. The session was really fun and calm which we really liked! Thanks you again for the great experience :))