Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Tirana with Raki Tasting

5.0
(109 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the flavors of Albania at our interactive cooking class in Tirana.
A friendly local chef will guide you every step of the way.
Enjoy a fun rakia tasting and sip unlimited homemade wine.
Master authentic cooking techniques using fresh, local ingredients.
Sample multiple appetizers, all prepared by our passionate chef.
Delight in a hearty, full course meal that highlights Albanian traditions.
Learn cultural stories and tips that bring each dish to life.
Vegetarians are welcome with advance notice, so everyone can join the feast.
For enquiries of bigger groups, please contact us!

Example Menu

Starter

Albanian Mezze

- Variety of pickles - Fresh tomatoes - Pispili with leeks - White cheese with different jams - Cottage cheese with cornbread - Olives & more

Main

Burek with Cottage Cheese

Main

Village chicken with “pershesh”

Dessert

Sheqerpare

What's Included

Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Free unlimited drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a shop located in the main street, very close to the main Skanderbeg Square, right behind the Tirana International Hotel with a clear bright orange sign with our logo

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

*All dietary restrictions can be accommodated: vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, lactose intolerance etc. Please specify in your booking*

When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by warm Albanian hospitality with meze & rakia. Our chef will introduce you to the culinary journey ahead, sharing stories of local traditions and the importance of fresh ingredients.

Menu:
Raki tasting
A variety of seasonal appetizers and meze
Village chicken with pershesh
Burek with cottage cheese
Sheqerpare (traditional dessert)

Guided by the chef, you’ll roll up your sleeves and start cooking step by step. You’ll learn traditional techniques, from rolling dough for burek to properly seasoning chicken for pershesh. Throughout the class, you can sip on unlimited homemade wine and take part in a raki tasting to fully experience the local flavors.

Once the cooking is done, you’ll gather around a communal table to savor the feast you’ve created. By the end of the class, you’ll have not only learned how to cook beloved Albanian dishes but also immersed yourself in the warmth of local hospitality and culinary traditions.

For enquiries of bigger groups, please contact us!

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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

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