Traditional Albanian and Mediterranean Dinner

5.0
(9 reviews)

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

As far as we are concerned, we are one of the only places in Tirana and all of Albanian that offers this type of unique service: a traditional Albanian cooking class with the highest quality food products where you get a hands-on experience with to try the food you helped make, and try

Example Menu

Starter

Traditional Albanian Breads

Bukë Kallamoqe, Bukë Misri, Kulaç, Pogaçe, Kamkuçe - Organic Corn and Wheat flour breads

Starter

Traditional Albanian Pies

Pite/Byrek - thinly-stretched filo dough filled with spinach, minced meat, leek, and feta cheese. Other varieties include pumpkin, apple and potato

Main

Albanian Baked Casserole

Tavë Kosi - A baked casserole with yogurt and lamb

Main

Veal Ribs

Mish me Pistil - Veal Ribs with Plum Syrup

Main

White Lamb Stew

Shqeto e Permetit - An egg based Lamb stew from Përmet region with lemon, pepper and parsley

Dessert

Rustic Albanian Flan

Qumeshtor - 'Albanian Flan'

What's Included

Traditional Albanian Cuisine Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Walk up the large set of stairs that are across the street from the Taxation Dept. (green and white color scheme) and walk into the door underneath the Delicatesse sign. Please refer to the photos for more clarification :)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The Center for Culinary Education 'Taste Table' dinner concept presents our guests with a dinner demonstrating a full-spectrum of traditional Albanian cuisine. 'Master Chef' Sokol Prenga, with over 25 years of experience as a chef, has created a unique menu that brings you on a journey of Albanian culinary tradition from its' origins to its contemporary form. We will take you step by step through all elements of Albanian cuisine that display the diversity and influences from the many cultures that have passed through Albania via trade and contact with the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Our menu highlights regional dishes and use only local, organic food products. with an emphasis on the use of traditional agricultural produce. Dinner includes appetizers, main dishes, desserts, drinks and good spirits! An explanation about our dishes will be part of your experience, and questions are encouraged, as we are focused on promoting our beautiful culinary history :)

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Albanian Culinary Experience

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Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
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Lunch
Dinner
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Cancellation Policy

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

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