Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Samarkand

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

Other

Halal, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience the essence of Samarkand by learning to cook Plov with a local Uzbek host. Explore Siyob Bazaar for fresh ingredients, enjoy authentic cooking, and savor a meal in a warm setting.

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

Experience Details

Discover the flavors of Uzbekistan with this immersive plov cooking class. Begin with a hotel pick-up and a visit to lively Siyob Bazaar to choose fresh ingredients. Then, in a welcoming local home, learn to prepare plov step by step in a traditional qozon (cauldron).

After cooking, sit down at a dastarkhan to enjoy your homemade meal alongside fresh salads, bread, and tea while sharing stories with locals. This experience blends food, culture, and hospitality for a truly authentic taste of Samarkand.

You’ll not only learn how to cook plov but also gain insight into everyday Uzbek life, traditions, and hospitality. Whether you are a foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious, this class is a memorable way to connect with locals and take home a piece of Uzbekistan.

✅ Includes: private transport, groceries, cooking lesson, local chef guidance, and full meal.

Sample Menu

MAIN

Plov

Traditoinal Plov in Samarkand style

What You Get

Private transportation

Lunch

English-speaking guide

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Plov Cooking Class in a Traditional Uzbek Home Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan ⏳ Duration: 4-5 hours Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, all groceries, guided cooking class, and meal Overview Experience Uzbekistan’s rich culinary traditions with a hands-on Plov cooking class. Shop for fresh ingredients at Siyob Bazaar, then head to a welcoming Uzbek home to prepare this iconic dish from scratch. Learn time-honored techniques, cook in a traditional qozon (cauldron), and enjoy your homemade meal with locals. What’s Included ✔️ Private transportation (hotel pick-up & drop-off) ✔️ All groceries & cooking ingredients ✔️ Step-by-step cooking guidance ✔️ Traditional Uzbek meal with tea, bread & salads What to Expect ️ Siyob Bazaar Visit – Select fresh ingredients and experience local market culture Uzbek Home Cooking – Chop, stir, and cook using authentic techniques ️ Enjoy Your Meal – Feast on your homemade Plov with friendly locals Book now and learn to cook Uzbekistan’s most famous dish!

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours

08/02/2025 - 12/07/2027

MONDAY

SUNDAY

09:00 - 13:30

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

Select a pickup point

Pickup Details

we meet tourists in the lobby of the hotel with paper saying Plov cooking.

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 6 reviews

(Viator)

Wonderful 1000/1000

May 05, 2026

It was wonderful that we had cooking class at Ali's house. It was very good experience to see Uzbekistan house, how they live. We met Ali's family; they are all very nice and welcome us. Our cookin...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Excellent plov cooking class/demonstration

September 25, 2025

This tour was one of our favourite tours during our trip to Uzbekistan. The tour started at the bazaar, where Ali showed us around while buying some ingredients for the plov. Then his brother drove...read more

(Viator)

Great plov cooking demonstration

September 17, 2025

We enjoyed this tour a lot. The tour started at the bazaar, where Ali showed us around while buying some ingredients for the plov. Then his brother drove us to his home, which is perhaps 10 minutes...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Unforgettable Plov + Cultural Experience with Ali

September 16, 2025

Highly recommend this fantastic experience with Ali. We started with a visit to the bazaar where he explained the various ingredients, as well as the unique regional differences and preferences. Fr...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing experience that is so culturally immersive

May 18, 2025

Wow! What an absolutely amazing immersive experience with Ali and his family. Ali picked me up from my hotel and we went to the market and then to his family home where we talked and talked and mad...read more

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