TIRANA · ALBANIA
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The 8 most popular cooking classes in Tirana. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Hands-on Tirana cooking class to make Lakror, Tave Kosi and Sheqerpare, with lunch plus wine and raki tasting in a small group.
“Great experience. Really enjoyed learning the different elements. Sindi was very flexible to care for people’s needs. The food was great, and as much of it as you could eat, plus wine and raki (which I liked!)”
Cook classic Tirana dishes, learn burek and pershesh techniques, and finish with a raki tasting and Sheqerpare dessert for a full 4-hour feast.
“Such an exciting way to spend an evening and getting to taste so many authentic dishes! It surpassed my expectations and was fun to try some cooking, which I don’t do much for myself. If you have a free evening in Tirana, do this class!”
A small-group Albanian cooking class in Berat’s castle: pick-up from Tirana area, cook two traditional dishes at Nina’s home, then eat together.
“Geweldige (kook-) ervaring bij Nina en Freddy. Hele lieve mensen, enorm gastvrij. Albanees gericht gemaakt : Fergez. Gezamenlijk gegeten, eindeloos (na-) getafeld en over en weer verteld over onze culturen en achtergronden . Kortom fantastisch en zeer de moeite waard! Thank you Nina & Freddy ! faleminderit 🥰”
Hands-on Albanian cooking in Berat Castle with Mama Nina. Small English group, baklava and pies, eat what you make, culture built in.
“Nina and her family were extremely welcoming and friendly. She was helpful and full of humour, allowing us to make traditional and authentic Albanian dishes that were tasty. It was very interesting to get to know the culture and interact with locals to immerse into the Albanian culture on a deeper level. Me and my…”
Taste Berati Slow Food cooking in Berat with a guide, lunch, and 4 traditional recipes—served from a working restaurant kitchen.
“The cooking class was a highlight of our trip to Albania. It was very authentic, a lot of fun and a lot of food ☀️🤗 We had an amazing chef 👩🍳and she was really good in including our kids. Our host Nazira was so kind and excellent in making the experience a blast for the…”
Hands-on Tirana cooking class with Chef Sokol Prenga. Make pispili and other Albanian favorites, then share a traditional dinner.
“This year, we spent our office trip in Albania. On the recommendation of a travel agency, we took a cooking class with Sokol. A very pleasant man. We immediately felt at home. Full of passion, he taught us traditional Albanian cuisine. Sokol prepared everything meticulously and taught us many tips and tricks. What an experience.…”
Farm-to-table cooking with a local family near Berat in Albania’s cherry country, with wine, raki pairings, preserved fruit, tea, and honey.
“As a solo traveler it was a great to meet others over local foods and wine!”
Cook in a Berat castle home with Nina and Fredi. Hands-on lessons, classic dishes like fërgesë, and a shared meal in 3 hours.
“What a treat. In addition to great food, we especially loved talking with the neighbor who spoke excellent English.”
