Berat Cooking Class: Traditional Albanian Culinary Experience in Historic Castle Home

Experience the rich flavors of traditional Albanian cuisine in a historic castle home. Learn to cook authentic dishes like Tave Kosi and Fërgesë with a local expert. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Visit Albania Tour Operator (VATO) - Starting times 11:00 17: 00 ( Private tours any time from 11:00-17:00- )
    • Embark on a delightful culinary adventure starting from our office, where you’ll be greeted before heading to the cozy home of Fredi and Nina, our hospitable hosts for the cooking class.
    • Upon arrival, Fredi and Nina will warmly welcome you and provide a brief introduction to the traditional Albanian dishes you’ll be preparing. Under their expert guidance, roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the hands-on experience of crafting these iconic dishes.
    • After the preparation session, unwind and socialize with fellow participants while enjoying a refreshing drink.
    • Finally, indulge in the mouthwatering meal you’ve created, culminating in a memorable dining experience.
    • This enriching journey typically lasts approximately 3 hours, offering a perfect blend of culinary learning and relaxation.
What's Included
  • All ingredients for the cooking class
  • Lunch or Dinner
  • Cooking class - 2 types of food
  • Glass of wine or Raki during the cooking class
Additional Information

We’ll begin the tour with a convenient pick-up from our office, located near the city center. From there, we’ll make our way to Nina’s house, located in the heart of Berat’s historic castle. Upon arrival at Nina’s house, you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome from our local host and expert cook. The cooking class will begin with a brief introduction to the dishes we’ll be preparing. You’ll receive all the necessary ingredients and equipment, and our expert cook will guide you through each step of the process. You’ll have the opportunity to prepare two or three traditional Albanian dishes, depending on your preferences and availability. Some possible dishes include Stuffed Eggplants, Fërgesë (a traditional Albanian dish made with peppers, tomatoes, and cheese), or Byrek. After the cooking is done, it’s time to sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared! At Nina’s, we take pride in providing a friendly, welcoming, and educational environment for our guests.

Location
Visit Albania Tour Operator (VATO)
Rruga Mihal Komnena
Meeting Point at our office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sherry_s
Sep 9, 2024
Wholesome experience! - We absolutely loved this cooking experience! Nina and Mikel were so lively and funny! The food was delicious too! Would definitely recommend as this was the higglaight of our trip in Albania!
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Rahul_k
Aug 12, 2024
Delightful evening class - Absolutely wonderful cooking class. The restaurant owners were incredibly friendly and very hospitable. The views over the mountains stunning and we had such delightful conversation with the owners and other cooking class participants. Delicious food too!
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Sandra_b
Jun 6, 2024
Awesome experience - This was such a fantastic experience and we would highly recommend. Such a great experience chatting while preparing our dinner. This is one of my Albanian highlights.
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Katie_k
May 17, 2024
Castle cuisine - Momma Nina was warm and patient. We had a chance to ask a few questions about Albania and to eat scrumptious food. All of this on the grounds of antiquities. What could be better? I highly recommend this experience. It is genuine and worthwhile ☺️
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Rowdyjay_s
Nov 26, 2023
Just do it! Fun and informative experience. - What a treat. In addition to great food, we especially loved talking with the neighbor who spoke excellent English.
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Fritjof
Aug 10, 2023
Hospitable people and delicious Albanian cooking! - Friendly, very hospitable people, a fun family activity. Delicious, authentic Albanian food cooked and eaten. Nice environment and beautiful view!
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Elizabeth_c
Jun 26, 2023
absolute must do in this charming country - such an incredible experience centred in an authentic home in the charming town of berat where the family had lived for over 4 generations! nina was an incredible host able to adjust the dish for our vegetarian diet: the dish itself (though we had three courses and many wines haha) was really easy to make and we have replicated it multiple times since being home in england this was the highlight of our trip and if you are deliberating over which albanian cooking class to do, this is absolutely the one for you. many thanks to the wonderful family and their friends, i hope you are all doing well!
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