Highlights
Enjoy a traditional Albanian cooking class featuring iconic dishes
Taste authentic Albania with bio-organic ingredients and homemade drinks
Explore local culture, history, and tradition through our cuisine
Experience local hospitality and bond over a shared meal
Receive recipes to recreate Albanian flavors at home
Description
Get ready to cook up a storm with this hands-on Albanian cooking class. You'll learn to whip up some serious local favorites like Tave Kosi and Lakror, straight from scratch. It's a local family showing you the ropes, so you're in for an insider's peek at Albanian culture, history, and traditions. After all the cooking fun, we'll chow down on a three-course meal and sip on homemade wine and Raki. Oh, and don't worry - we'll give you the recipes for everything, so you can impress your friends back home with your new Albanian cooking skills.
Who This Experience Is Good For
Food lovers and travelers interested in Albanian culture, tradition, and history would most likely enjoy this experience. It is also suitable for those who want to learn to prepare a traditional Albanian meal.
Meet Our Local Host
The host of this experience is Andi and his sister who are passionate about sharing their culture, history, and traditions through food. They have a deep love and appreciation for traditional Albanian cuisine and have honed their skills and recipes through generations of family traditions. They take pride in using fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients in their dishes, and they are excited to share their knowledge and expertise with visitors who are interested in learning about Albanian culture through its food.
Itinerary
12:45 pm: Gather behind the Opera House in the city center.
Kick-off with a hearty Albanian welcome, filled with local eats and drinks.
Dive into preparing "Tave Kosi," Albania's famed Independence Dish.
Learn to make "Lakror," our take on Byrek, including homemade pastry.
Experience a family-based cooking class, with recipes passed down through generations.
Enjoy fresh organic ingredients, from garden herbs to homemade wine and Raki.
Sit down for a three-course meal, and get the detailed recipes to recreate these dishes at home.
5:00 pm: Wrap up and say our goodbyes, after 4 hours of culinary adventure.
Please note that the times are approximate and the schedule may vary slightly to ensure everyone has a great cooking experience.
What’s Included
Use of kitchen facilities and aprons.
Recipes for all prepared dishes.
Introduction to Albanian cuisine and culture.
Ingredients for a traditional Albanian meal.
A three-course meal.
Homemade wine, raki, and beverages
What’s Not Included
Transportation to the venue
Anything not mentioned above
Know Before You Go
Minimum needed: 4 people
Maximum capacity: 12 people
Booking deadline: At least 48 hours in advance
Weather dependent: No, this is an indoor activity
Difficulty level: Easy - No previous cooking experience necessary
Special Clothing Required: Yes - Wear clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty
Special Dietary Restrictions: Please inform the host beforehand of any food intolerance or allergy. They will try their best to modify the menu on request.
Extra Cash: Souvenirs and tips are not included
Ground Transportation: Not included
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: The host is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage to personal belongings during the experience. Participants are advised to take care of their own personal safety and belongings.
