Authentic Jordanian Cooking, Taste of Comfort With Family

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US$29.70 per guest

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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

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Location

Ma'an

Duration

2 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English, Arabic

Other

Halal, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Experience Details

Join Um Ayemen and her family in Petra for a warm, home-cooked experience that feels like visiting old friends. Begin your visit with a welcoming cup of Arabic coffee as you settle into the family home. Then, mix and match activities — visit the local market to choose fresh ingredients, bake traditional bread, or cook Jordanian favorites such as Mansaf, Maqlouba, and stuffed grape leaves right in the family kitchen. If you’re short on time, you can simply join for dining, or stop by for tea and a friendly chat. As the dishes come together, share stories and laughter while learning about Bedouin life and family traditions. Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the meal you helped create — a true taste of Jordan, filled with connection, hospitality, and heart.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Seasonal Traditional Soup

Lentil, freekeh (green wheat), or vermicelli soup — depending on the season and guest’s choice.

STARTER

Kuba

Fried bulgur balls stuffed with minced meat, onions, and spices — a flavorful Jordanian favorite served hot and golden.

STARTER

Arabic Pastries with Goat Cheese & Za’atar

Freshly baked pastries filled with creamy goat cheese and za’atar — a fragrant, savory taste of Jordanian tradition.

MAIN

Mansaf

Traditional Jordanian celebration meal of lamb or chicken cooked in jameed yogurt and served over rice — a delicious symbol of family and hospitality.

MAIN

Maqlouba

Traditional “upside-down” rice dish with vegetables and chicken or lamb, flipped before serving — a true Jordanian favorite.

MAIN

Sawani

Oven-baked chicken with potatoes, vegetables, and spices — a comforting home-style Jordanian dish cooked slowly to golden perfection.

MAIN

Qalaya Bandora (Vegetarian)

A classic Jordanian vegetarian dish — sautéed tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and spices, served with warm bread.

MAIN

Mujadara (Vegetarian)

Comforting dish of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions — a beloved Jordanian vegetarian meal full of flavor and tradition.

MAIN

Stuffed Grape Leaves (+-Vegetarian)

Rolled grape leaves filled with rice, herbs, and spices — vegetarian or with minced meat, based on guest’s choice.

What You Get

Bottled water

Learn about Bedouin hospitality, marriage customs, and daily life in Petra.

Snacks

Homemade sweets or seasonal fruit served after the meal.

Any personal purchases made during local market visits are not included.

Private transportation

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours

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Cook, Dine & Chat.

Dine & Chat

Traditional Breakfast & Chat

Traditional Bread & Breakfast

Tea & Chat

Shop, Cook, Dine & Chat.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

8F7C+GV6, Petra District Ma'an Governorate, Jordan, JO, 71882

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Guests will arrive directly to our family home in Wadi Musa (Petra). The exact location will be shared after booking by message or WhatsApp. Please come by taxi or your own car. Your host will meet you outside the house upon arrival.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 16 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Most amazing local Petra experience

May 05, 2026

Amneh and her family were the most amazing hosts, teaching us all about the local culture and serving us her amazing home made local foods. We could not recommend this enough!!!

(TripAdvisor)

PERFECT

February 21, 2026

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! Beautiful family, food 10/10 , we felt like home. Really Nice and we had the Best conversation. We learned a lot. The Bread was EXCELLENT. I feel really lucky to have me...read more

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Lovely dinner experience

February 03, 2026

We had a private dinner with Amneh and family and it was the best! They are the perfect hosts. Whole family spent time with us and food was very delicious. I had a last minute request for maqluba a...read more

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A taste of home

January 19, 2026

Bread of my dreams! It was a wonderful, hands-on experience! We felt truly welcomed into the family while learning to make bread, hummus, stuffed pastries, and zataar breads — all “by feel”. The fi...read more

(TripAdvisor)

10/10 beautiful cultural experience & dinner

January 02, 2026

An unforgettable evening in Petra. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and generosity by Amneh and her husband Adil. The setting was beautiful, calm, and intimate, and the...read more

Authentic Jordanian Cooking, Taste of Comfort With Family

Authentic Jordanian Cooking, Taste of Comfort With Family

Experience Details

Sample Menu

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Start Time

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyFor experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.Read more

Cancellation Policy
For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
Read more