Cooking Class traditional food

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Earliest Date Available: October 16, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Max 5 guests
Language
English, Spanish
Location
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 5 guests
Language
English, Spanish

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 US$106.25  per guest
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You will be welcomed into our home with open arms, where Patricia will guide you step by step through the preparation of traditional Romanian dishes, using fresh ingredients and authentic recipes. This is not a formal cooking school, but a warm and personal experience where guests cook together, share stories, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a real Romanian home. During the experience, you will prepare and enjoy a traditional Romanian menu that includes a local appetizer, bulz (a rustic dish made with polenta and cheese), and the famous Romanian dessert, papanasi, served together with traditional Romanian drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Guests often describe the experience as feeling like visiting friends, combining cooking, conversation, and genuine hospitality.
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I invite you to join me in discovering and cooking two traditional Romanian dishes in our home kitchen. The first dish we will prepare is bulz, a rustic and comforting recipe made with creamy polenta and traditional Romanian cheese. It is a simple but flavorful dish that reflects the heart of local cuisine. The second dish is one of Romania’s most beloved desserts: papanasi. Together, we will prepare the dough using sweet cheese, eggs, and flour, then fry it until golden and serve it with sour cream and fruit jam. Throughout the experience, we cook step by step, share stories about Romanian traditions, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a real home. After cooking, we will sit down together and enjoy the meal we prepared — just like friends gathering around the table.
STARTER
Bulz
Is served hot, is like a polenta
DESSERT
Papanasi
Is best romanian dessert served with cream and cherry jam
Meeting Point

Bloc 20A, Calea Rahovei, Municipiul București București, Romania, RO, 052034

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If you are coming by Uber or taxi, please make sure to enter the correct address in this order: First: Calea Rahovei 352 Then: Building 20A
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Start Time / Opening Hours
27/12/2025 - 26/12/2026
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11:00 - 14:00
27/12/2026 - 26/12/2027
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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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HoeChuen_LOctober 2026 • Viator
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Exceptional. One of the best cooking classes we have ever done abroad.

Pati and Dan are amazing. They are world travelers and it was pleasure sharing a piece of their world in their home in Bucharest. We had message them 7 hours before the scheduled cooking class telling them that our flight arrived late and would not be able to make it to the cooking class and that I am aware there is no refunds. They invited us the next day for the cooking class. Most tour operators would ignore this request but being the great people they are welcomed us to their home the f...read more

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Response from ViatorOctober 03, 2026

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It really means a lot to us. We’re so happy that we could welcome you the next day and that you enjoyed the experience. For us, it was much more than just a cooking class — we love meeting people from different parts of the world, sharing food, stories and a little bit of our everyday life in Bucharest. It was a real pleasure having you in our home, and we’re very glad you felt like you were visiting old friends. Thank you again for trusting us and for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. We hope our paths cross again somewhere in the world!

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Margaret_TSeptember 2026 • Viator
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The best experience ever! Wonderful hosts, the dishes were authentic and tasty, a personal and genuine experience with two generous people.

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Response from ViatorSeptember 12, 2026

Thank you Jane! It was a pleasure spending time with you.

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Venture22782711676July 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Cooking in Bucharest

Great hosts and a fun experience

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Response from ViatorAugust 14, 2026

Thank you so much! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cooking class and had a fun experience with us!

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I9919JHelladMay 2026 • TripAdvisor
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A Wonderful Day!

Dan and Patricia were amazing! We had a great time and they were so kind and gracious, providing great cooking instruction and stories about their life in Romania. I highly recommend this activity as it gives an inside view of Romaniams and their tasty food. Also, when they realized I still needed to make plans for the rest of my day, they'made arrangements for me to have a walking tour to learn about Romanian history during and after the fall of the Communist regime. My whole day with them wa...read more

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Response from ViatorMay 21, 2026

Thank you. It was a great day! We’re happy that you felt good, and we wish you nothing but days like this on your travels!

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Regina_YMay 2026 • Viator
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Pati & Dan were fantastic...

Pati & Dan were fantastic hosts. They were welcoming and kind and the food was delicious too! Dan provided an excellent historical overview of Romania and he & Pati shared their love of travel. They clearly enjoy what they are doing!

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Response from ViatorMay 21, 2026

Thank you for visiting us! It was wonderful for us as well.

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