Berat Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in a Local Home
Cook, eat, and connect, a real taste of Albanian culture.
Step inside a real Albanian home and discover the rich flavors of Berat’s traditional cuisine in this hands on cooking experience.
More than just a class, this is a warm cultural exchange where you’ll cook, eat, laugh, and create unforgettable memories with local hosts.
What to Expect:
Your experience begins with a warm welcome, just as any Albanian guest would receive a glass of homemade raki, a cup of traditional Turkish style coffee sweetened to your taste all served with a smile.
Then, it’s time to put on your apron!
Under the guidance of your host, you’ll prepare a full homemade meal using traditional recipes from the Berat region.
Everything is made by you, from scratch, with local and seasonal ingredients.
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Cook, eat, and connect, a real taste of Albanian culture.
Step inside a real Albanian home and discover the rich flavors of Berat’s traditional cuisine in this hands on cooking experience.
More than just a class, this is a warm cultural exchange where you’ll cook, eat, laugh, and create unforgettable memories with local hosts.
What to Expect:
Your experience begins with a warm welcome, just as any Albanian guest would receive a glass of homemade raki, a cup of traditional Turkish style coffee sweetened to your taste all served with a smile.
Then, it’s time to put on your apron!
Under the guidance of your host, you’ll prepare a full homemade meal using traditional recipes from the Berat region.
Everything is made by you, from scratch, with local and seasonal ingredients.
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Albania with a traditional cooking class in a village home. Learn to prepare 3 classic dishes (depends on the group and the seasion), like -byrek, -meatballs, -stuffed peppers, -tavë kosi, -fërgesë, -lakror, -and gliko (sweet preserves) with hands-on guidance. After cooking, sit down to enjoy a shared meal with your group, savoring the fruits of your labor. Next, head to a local venue for a wine and raki tasting experience (1 type of wine + 2 type of raki), while learning about the production process, history, and customs surrounding this beloved drink. Sample wines and raki made from native Albanian grape varieties like: -White wine Shesh i Bardhë -Red wine Shesh i Zi, -Raki from grape -Raki with walnuts
What's included
- Dinner
Meeting point
Close to a pharmaci, at Police station, street KOLI VESHO, we will keep a sign of TRIPADVISORE.
View on the mapStart time
11:00 · 17:00
End point
Close to a pharmaci, at Police station, street KOLI VESHO, we will keep a sign of TRIPADVISORE.
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In-person guide: English
Travellers
- Child (0–12)
- Adult (13–70)
Options
- Berat Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in a Local Homefrom €43
Start time: 11:00 · 17:00
In-person guide: English
Additional information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.