Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Gjirokaster with Wine

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Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Gjirokaster with Wine

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Earliest available date: September 14, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Join our traditional Albanian cooking class in Gjirokastër. Immerse in local flavors while overlooking stunning landscapes. Cook, taste, and enjoy authentic dishes with local wine.

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

Experience Details

What makes our cooking experience truly unforgettable is its authentic blend of home-style warmth, ancient heritage, and breathtaking scenery. Far from a sterile commercial kitchen, this is a vibrant, hands-on culinary journey hosted on a private panoramic terrace overlooking Gjirokastër's historic stone rooftops and mountains.


The true flavor of this activity lies in its rich sensory and social connection. You will breathe in the aroma of wild mountain spearmint as you learn to flip iconic Qifqi rice balls in a traditional cast-iron pan, feel the rustic texture of homemade dough as you bake traditional bread from scratch, and hear the sizzle of fresh, local cheese grilling to perfection. We culminate the experience sitting together at a beautifully set table to share a family-style feast paired with local southern Albanian wine and fiery raki under the stars. You don’t just learn recipes; you taste the authentic soul of Albanian culture in every single bite.

What You Get

Dinner
Full Multi-Course Meal: You eat everything you cook!
Take-Home Recipes: Easy-to-follow digital recipes so you can recreate the magic at home.
Expert Local Host: Hands-on guidance from Evisa (fully fluent in English).

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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Step onto a beautiful panoramic terrace in the heart of UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër for a hands-on, 3-hour traditional Albanian cooking masterclass. Hosted by Evisa, a passionate local cook, this immersive culinary journey invites you to master the secrets of authentic, generational recipes from Southern Albania. Discover the art of making Gjirokastër’s famous Qifqi (crispy rice balls) using traditional molded pans, bake rustic homemade bread paired with tender herb-infused chicken, and whip up a classic sweet Hasude pudding. The menu is beginner-friendly, incredibly delicious, and easy to recreate at home. To top off the evening, you’ll sit down together on the scenic terrace to feast on the full meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by free-flowing local Albanian wine and traditional raki. This is more than a class—it’s an authentic taste of local life, culture, and warm Albanian hospitality.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Friends' Hostel, Rruga Alqi Kondi, Gjirokastër Qarku i Gjirokastrës, Albania, AL

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Meeting at the Hostel. Just get inside and tell your name please
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

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

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