Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Tirana with Raki Tasting

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4 hours
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1 - 12 guests
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Join a fun and interactive cooking class in Tirana. Learn to cook traditional Albanian dishes with a local chef. Enjoy rakia tasting, homemade wine, and a delicious full course meal.

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Experience Details

Discover the flavors of Albania at our interactive cooking class in Tirana.

A friendly local chef will guide you every step of the way.

Enjoy a fun rakia tasting and sip unlimited homemade wine.

Master authentic cooking techniques using fresh, local ingredients.

Sample multiple appetizers, all prepared by our passionate chef.

Delight in a hearty, full course meal that highlights Albanian traditions.

Learn cultural stories and tips that bring each dish to life.

Vegetarians are welcome with advance notice, so everyone can join the feast.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Albanian Mezze
- Variety of pickles - Fresh tomatoes - Pispili with leeks - White cheese with different jams - Cottage cheese with cornbread - Olives & more
MAIN
Burek with Cottage Cheese
MAIN
Village chicken with “pershesh”
DESSERT
Sheqerpare

What You Get

Lunch
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Dinner

Good To Know

  • Alcoholic beverages will be served only to adults of age over 18 years old
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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

What You’ll Experience

*All dietary restrictions can be accommodated: vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, lactose intolerance etc. Please specify in your booking* When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by warm Albanian hospitality with meze & rakia. Our chef will introduce you to the culinary journey ahead, sharing stories of local traditions and the importance of fresh ingredients. Menu: Raki tasting A variety of seasonal appetizers and meze Village chicken with pershesh Burek with cottage cheese Sheqerpare (traditional dessert) Guided by the chef, you’ll roll up your sleeves and start cooking step by step. You’ll learn traditional techniques, from rolling dough for burek to properly seasoning chicken for pershesh. Throughout the class, you can sip on unlimited homemade wine and take part in a raki tasting to fully experience the local flavors. Once the cooking is done, you’ll gather around a communal table to savor the feast you’ve created. By the end of the class, you’ll have not only learned how to cook beloved Albanian dishes but also immersed yourself in the warmth of local hospitality and culinary traditions.

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Meeting Point

Cooking Class Tirana, Rruga Bardhok Biba, Tiranë Qarku i Tiranës, Albania, AL, 1001

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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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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