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Tirana Cooking Classes and Food Tasting: Dive Into Traditional Albanian Cuisine
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189 Ratings
Tirana
Immerse yourself in the flavors of traditional Albanian cuisine with Tirana Cooking Classes and Food Tasting. Learn to cook authentic dishes, indulge in local delicacies, and discover the rich culinary heritage of Albania.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rruga Siri Kodra 88 - Discover how to make “Tave Kosi,” a delectable and unique Albanian dish. Join our Cooking Class in Tirana to explore more about Albanian cuisine. An interesting fact is that it was also known as the “Independence Dish” because it was a favorite of Ismail Qemali, the first Albanian Prime Minister after the 1912 Independence. For the best flavor, it is recommended to enjoy it warm in its own bowl. This dish can be easily prepared year-round due to its readily available ingredients.
The dish is simple to make and can be prepared with either lamb or veal, although traditional recipes typically use lamb.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Access to kitchen utilities and cooking ingredients
- Delicious lunch included
- Tasty snacks throughout the tour
- Exclusive homemade wine and raki tasting
- Unlimited tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Avaliable souvenirs to buy
Meal Options
- “Lakror” - Different from the other pies, Lakror it is prepared in just 2 Layers where the fill-in sits in the middle.
- Tave Kosi - Learn how to prepare one of the most Authentic Albanian Dishes, called also the Dish of the Independence.
- Sheqerpare - Very tasty Cristy biscuits known as “Sugar Coins”
Additional Information
This tour is designed to immerse you in authentic Albanian hospitality, distinct local cuisine, and intriguing local traditions, ensuring your experience remains unique and memorable.
With this local experience, you will learn to prepare two traditional Albanian meals and a dessert. As you tour, you’ll get to sample a variety of traditional appetizers and drinks, all blended with intriguing local tales and gossip.
We meticulously plan every detail and choose each ingredient to ensure your holidays are unforgettable.
Located in the heart of Tirana, you can find us easily. We’re ever-ready, with our doors wide open and sleeves rolled up, eager to greet you and make you feel right at home! .
Location
Go as Local
Rruga Siri Kodra
Go as Local Location at 13:00
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(189 Ratings)
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Handybob
Jun 8, 2024
Just great.. - Sometimes in life you are presented with a moment that just has to be grabbed with two hands. Cindy / Sindi (sp) was an excellent ambassador for cooking and Albanian traditions. The class was informative and enjoyable in the extreme. The home made wine was exceptional ( well done dad) and the cooking / eating in the alfresco setting , surrounded by fig trees is hard to replicate in most countries. Rose hip tea ( made with real rose hips)and an experiment to prove wooden cooking boards don't burn. This was a great experience. Faleminderit Sindi / Cindy.,
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Jippej2024
Jun 6, 2024
Amazing - The best cooking class I have ever taken. The host was so kind en welcoming. I learned a lot lot and even have access to the recepties we made. 10 out of 10 would do agian.
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Alyssafr7153hn
Jun 6, 2024
A 5-Star Cooking Class in Tirana! - This cooking class was wonderful! Our class was small, just two of us, so we got a lot of quality time to connect with and learn from Sindi. I really enjoyed how hands on the class was. We were doing majority of the prep and cooking ourself, more than other cooking classes I’ve taken. Sindi gave very clear instructions and was patient, funny, engaging, and personable. The meal choices were delicious, especially the Tave Kosi, and I feel very confident leaving the class that I could replicate the recipes at home. I felt like I learned a lot about Albanian food and culture from this experience. Overall a wonderful experience that I highly recommend if you enjoy cooking and eating!
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Barbara_s
Jun 2, 2024
Fantastic Cooking Class in Tirana! - This cooking class is a fantastic event to do while visiting Tirana! Chef Sindi is smart and funny, she taught us how to cook a traditional Albanian meal in a professional home setting, very organized, and super fun. We attended as a couple, and the class was 7 in total, we bonded quickly and had a wonderful time as a group. This is a hands-on class, we learned how to make meal and vegetarian casseroles, a spinach pastry, and cookies. We started at 13.00 and ended at around 18.00. Highly recommend!!
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Deasia_s
May 29, 2024
booked this amazing experience right now - This was an absolutely amazing experience. I was able to cook some traditional Albanian food and have good laughter and drink amazing wine with some good people.
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Jessica_n
May 14, 2024
Great way to learn about Albania - Sindi is an absolutely delightful host and teacher, sharing about the local food and drinks. A small and cosy group helped to enhance the depth and quality of the sharing and conversation. Definitely recommended!
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Harshreviewer23
May 12, 2024
Best cooking class in Tirana! - My sister and I purchased this for our others sisters birthday and it was the best class we’ve ever been to! Sindi was so lovely and knowledgable and the cost was so worth it! Would recommend to everyone visiting Tirana. Thank you so much, it made our holiday!
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Linziew2024
May 11, 2024
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience. The host was very welcoming & friendly. Lovely to cook some traditional Albanian dishes. A lot of food! Didn’t leave feeling hungry, extremely full & satisfied. I enjoyed my first taste of red wine. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Tirana.
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Amruthaprak
May 9, 2024
Must try session! - Lovely place, lovely host, Lovely food! Enjoyed every minute of it. Andi was amazing, so friendly and special! Me and my friend enjoyed this session a lot.
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Vivienvaleriawalser
May 1, 2024
Great experience 10/10 ! - The cooking class in Tirana was great! Sindi, the host, was really friendly and spoke fluent English which made following the class easy. The recipes are not that complicated but the food was nice and ofc there was wine and raki as well. I would recommend this activity 100%! It's a great way to learn about albanian culture and enjoying some traditional food.
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