Traditional Azerbaijani Cuisine Workshop with a Local

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Location

Baku

Duration

5 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Baku

Duration

5 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English, Spanish

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•8 reviews

US$143.93 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 31, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Due to its favorable geographical location, Azerbaijan has always been in the crossroads of cultures. This in return has always affected our local cuisine. At the same time, Azerbaijan has 9 out of 11 climate zones that provide suitable lands to grow different types of fruits and vegetables in the country. This cuisine is not only rich with delicious food variations, but also with sweets. Therefore, different parts of the country have its different food and dessert styles and tastes. The main intention of this tour is to deep dive into our culture and cuisine and provide you with an exquisite cooking class.

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Dinner

Small recipe journal

3-course lunch/dinner

Beverages

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

Transport by private vehicle

Gratuities

We will go to a cozy apartment in the suburban area of Baku. Before we get to cooking, you will get to know the ingredients used, how to choose them and peculiar details of preparing original local dishes. Depending on your preferences, you will have three options to choose from: 1) plov with chicken or 2) vegetarian one with greens, plums and chestnut or 3) dolma (eggplants, tomatoes and bell peppers with stuffed red meat). You will also prepare the appetizer and kompot drink together with your friendly and gold-handed host. By the end of the tour, sit down with the family to drink delicious black Azerbaijan tea and sweet delights.

STARTER

Beetroot salad with mayonnaise, garlic and walnuts

MAIN

Plov or Dolma (eggplants, bell peppers and tomato with meat)

Plov: 1) Meaty option: served with chicken meat, chestnut and raisins 2) Vegetarian option: with greens, chestnut and raisins

DESSERT

Shekerbura, pakhlava and homemade jam

For the dessert we'll serve you traditional Azerbaijani sweets: shekerbura, pakhlava and homemade jam made by your host.

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Entree meal with meat

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Yvonne_WApril 2026 • Viator

Jamal was your guide and...

Jamal was your guide and interpreter. He was outstanding-sharing insights of the Azerbaijan culture and history. Our hostess for the cuisine was so lovely. Our introduction to Azerbaijani cuisine was spectacular. Many laughs and smiles.

K7197FYaaronpSeptember 2025 • TripAdvisor

Enjoyable and educational experience, followed by a wonderful meal.

I did this workshop on my first day in Azerbaijan. What a wonderful introduction to the country as a whole - not only the cuisine, but the whole cultural experience. I got so much more out of it than just learning how to make local dishes. My guide Riad picked me up from my hotel and we went to the chef's place, Yeqanə, for the workshop. Yeqana was an absolutely lovely person who made me feel very welcome, not to mention a great chef and teacher! Riad was great too. He was there every step of t...read more

Global45080529860September 2025 • TripAdvisor

Discovering Azerbaijan Through Food

I joined this cooking class because I enjoy taking part in cooking workshops when I travel, and I saw it as a chance to discover the culture of Azerbaijan — a country that was new to me. The atmosphere was warm, friendly, and full of hospitality. An Azerbaijani mother led the cooking while I helped, and another staff member provided clear and fluent explanations in English. The whole experience felt relaxed, and I could naturally step in and out of the cooking process without pressure. We prep...read more

S9586KCchristinafJanuary 2025 • TripAdvisor

Cooking in the Caucasus

I had a wonderful time with Vusal preparing a traditional beet salad and Dushbara. We also enjoyed a nice dessert and tea while having wonderful conversations. This was a nice experience.

RobertJanuary 2025 • Viator

A Great Local Meal, Cooking and Visiting with Two Great Hosts in Their Home.

Just an incredible experience!! I was the only patron, so they made me feel like a guest of honor at their home. The driver picked me up at my hotel in Baku. It was about a 30min drive to their house. Lots of traffic in Baku upon my return, so that took nearly 80-90mins to get back to the hotel. Ali the chef and his friend, I will call her Auntie, even though they were not related, were just the most gracious of hosts! Ali and I (mostly Ali) did all the prep and cooking of the dishes unde...read more