Samarkand Authentic Uzbek Cooking Class in a Village Home

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Samarkand Authentic Uzbek Cooking Class in a Village Home

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 US$57.22  per guest
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10 meals
Summary
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Russian, Turkish
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Dive into Uzbek culture with our cooking class in a village home. Cook plov using traditional methods and ingredients. Discover culinary secrets and enjoy a communal meal with local hospitality.

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

Experience Details

This is not a restaurant demonstration — it is a genuine family experience where recipes are passed down through generations.


your plov is prepared over an open flame in a traditional kazan, using fresh village ingredients, natural spices, hand-cut carrots, quality rice, and locally sourced meat. The secret lies in the balance of flavors and slow cooking method that creates a rich aroma and unforgettable taste you cannot find in the city.


You will not only cook but also learn the cultural meaning of plov in Uzbek hospitality — why it is served at weddings, celebrations, and family gatherings. After cooking together, we sit around the table like a real Uzbek family and enjoy the meal with fresh salads and homemade bread.


This experience offers authentic village atmosphere, warm hospitality, and a truly unique flavor of Uzbekistan.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Carrot salads
Made from finely hand-cut carrots sliced into thin matchsticks, this simple yet delicious salad highlights the natural sweetness.
STARTER
tomato and cucumber salad
Made from thinly sliced fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, and mild green or red chili peppers.
MAIN
Plov
Made with high-quality rice, tender pieces of meat, sweet yellow carrots cut into thin strips, onions, garlic, and aromatic spices such as cumin.
DESSERT
Uzbek Baklava
Uzbek baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made with delicate layers of dough, chopped nuts, butter, and fragrant honey syrup.

What You Get

Tea and coffee
Uzbek traditional green or black tea
Bottled water
Steel or Sparkling water
Uzbek traditional Salads and sweets
Personal expenses
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Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Discover the heart of Uzbek culture through its most beloved national dish, Plov, during an unforgettable cooking experience in a traditional village home just outside Samarkand. This immersive activity takes you beyond the typical tourist route and introduces you to genuine rural life, warm hospitality, and authentic flavors. After meeting your professional guide in Samarkand at your hotel, railway station, or preferred location, you will travel to a peaceful nearby village. A local family will welcome you into their home and courtyard, surrounded by gardens and traditional architecture. Here, you will learn how Uzbek families prepare Plov for weddings, celebrations, and everyday gatherings. The experience begins with a visit to a lively local bazaar to purchase fresh ingredients and interact with friendly vendors. Back at the home, you will be introduced to fragrant rice, fresh vegetables, quality meat, and aromatic spices. Together, you will prepare the ingredients, slice carrots in traditional style, and cook the dish step by step in a large kazan over an open flame. As the Plov slowly cooks, your host will share stories about Uzbek traditions.Finally,enjoy the meal with salads

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Best Cooking Class Experience
April 21, 2026

This experience was the highlight of our trip to Samarkand. Shaxzod picked us up and brought us to his lovely home in the countryside. We chatted and chopped vegetables while his nieces and nephews...read more

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Snowy Adventure
March 25, 2026

It was a very memorable experience. The guide was very hospitable, helpful and friendly. I made many wonderful memories plus adventures to look back onto in this trip.

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Authentic pilaf experience!
March 23, 2026

I highly, HIGHLY recommend doing this cooking class with Silk Nations Travel. Shakhzod and his wonderful family were extremely welcoming and we learnt so much about the food, culture and history of...read more