Private Traditional Bulgarian Cooking in Central Sofia

Photo of ac
Photo of f7
Photo of a9
Show all photos
Photo of aa
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Photo of exp duration
Duration
3 hours
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
Photo of exp language
Language
English
Photo of exp other
Other
Private Experience
Photo of mobile ticket
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience authentic Bulgarian culture with a private cooking class in Sofia. Learn traditional recipes, enjoy homemade meals, and immerse yourself in local hospitality with Georgi and Kremena.

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with hosts Georgi and Kremena. Kremena's passion for cooking was inspired by her mother and she was recently chosen to be on a famous TV show! Her husband Georgi is a pharmacist who works in clinical trials and is very supportive of Kremena. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Georgi and Kremena will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Bulgarian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts' home.


• Cooking lesson in a local home

• Introduction to Bulgaria's culture and cuisine.

• 100% private activity

• Experience Bulgarian hospitality in a residential Banishora neighborhood

• Vegetarian options available

Sample Menu

STARTER
Soup: shkembe chorba (traditional belly soup)
STARTER
Salad: shopska (Bulgarian salad of fresh and seasonal vegetables)
MAIN
kapama (slow cooked meat in a clay-sealed casserole) or cabbage and pork main
DESSERT
banitsa (pie) or Bulgarian yogurt served with homemade strawberry jam

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
If you choose the "market + cooking" tour grade option, your experience includes a market tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Kremena and Georgi welcome you with warm smiles into their small and simple but lovely apartment in central Sofia. After you get to know each other, Kremena and Georgi will give you an introduction to Bulgarian food and its traditions. During your 2-hour hands-on Sofia cooking class, Kremena will show you how to prepare three Bulgarian dishes from scratch. Help Kremena in the kitchen and learn to make a traditional Bulgarian soup, salad and dessert before you sit down together at their table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria, BG

Open in Google Maps
Please meet your hosts Georgi and Kremena at their apartment in the neighborhood of Banishora. 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.

Read more

from  $109.91 
Book Now
Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Book This Experience
Adult(1)
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Number of Guests
Adult
(12 - 99)
1
Child
(5 - 11)
0
Infant
(0 - 4)
0
Clear
Apply
Date
Select a Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
May
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
27282930123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
Package Options
Select a package option
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a package option
Select a package option
Time
Select Time
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Time
Time
Photo of calendar mark
Available Tomorrow
from  $109.91  per guest
Book Now
Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
You may also be interested in these experiences
Photo of 08
Food Tours
SOFIA
Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

Explore Bulgaria through its cuisine. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class, taste traditional flavors, and uncover the history behind Bulgarian dishes. Visit a market for authentic ingredients if possible.

from$104.37
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of 2a
Food Tours
SOFIA
Bulgarian wines in 4 days: The gift of Dionysus

Explore the heart of Bulgaria and its rich wine heritage over four days. Visit historic sites like Sofia, Plovdiv, and Rila Monastery while tasting exquisite wines from this ancient land.

from$1,000.35
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of e1
Food Tours
SOFIA
Private Sofia Guided Walking City Tour with Traditional Breakfast

Explore Sofia's landmarks on a guided walking tour, including entry to iconic sites like Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Savor a traditional breakfast of banitsa and ayran, plus a seasonal dessert.

from$37.50
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of eb
Food Tours
SOFIA
Cook and Eat with a Local in Sofia

Discover Bulgarian cuisine by cooking with locals in Sofia. Visit a local home, learn, and taste authentic dishes. Beginners welcome! Meet Mrs. Greta the cat and enjoy a friendly meal.

from$319.28
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2