Georgia, the Caucasus · COOKING CLASSES
Good cooking classes fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cook khinkali and Imeretian khachapuri in Tbilisi at St. Bunny, with Georgian wine, cheeses, salad, and stories in 2.5 hours.
“5 star experience - the chef was wonderful and the food ended up being delicious! Super fun to cook your own meals. Loved it”
Small-group khinkali and khachapuri cooking class in downtown Tbilisi. Learn dough, shaping, and cheesy pies with wine and recipes.
“Very fun and casual lunch where you get to learn how to make some classic Georgian dishes, and meet new people! Our host / instructor was very kind and patient, and gave us step by step instructions. Highly recommend for a fun afternoon activity!”
Cook Georgian classics with a local family in Tbilisi, Khinkali, Khachapuri and more, plus homemade wine and chacha, recipe included.
“Really enjoyed making traditional Georgian food with Patti and our Chef/Host! Wine and food tasted amazing. Would highly recommend.”
Hands-on Georgian cooking at Nana's family home in Tbilisi, with homemade wine, a Supra feast, and recipes for 5 dishes.
“Lovely cooking class with Nana and her daughter :) We were given options with regards to the menu and our choices did not disappoint! Would highly recommend. We even left with some starter spices to re-make the recipes at home, and leftovers in a take-out box. Great so couples or families looking to experience traditional Georgian cooking. Oh, and the wine was fabulous!”
Shop at Dezerter Bazaar with host Tina, cook 2 to 3 Georgian dishes in her Tbilisi home, and enjoy a full meal with drinks.
“When I saw the sentence “likely to sell out” next to this cooking class I knew it was going to be the most memorable cooking class in my life, and it WAS! I’m still getting people asking me about it and telling me that they’d love to try it out after seeing the posts in my social media. We cooked a few of the most authentic dishes in Georgia and they turned out extremely delicious, and the best part is that you can choose what dishes you want to cook, then you go to the market and shop for the ingredients before starting the class. In fact it didn’t feel…”
A small-group Tbilisi cooking class teaching khinkali and Adjarian khachapuri, plus Georgian wine, in about 2 hours.
“This was as my first time booking a cooking class and it was definitely a highlight of my trip to Georgia. Was a perfect evening with friends and our table side chef Grisha. Nothing like enjoying a meal you made, with a glass or two of Georgian wine. I made a request in booking to make Imeruli Khatchapuri and they satisfied my request. Communication was thorough throughout booking and the whole cooking experience. I would do this again in a heartbeat and bring more friends next time!”
Private Mtskheta day trip from Tbilisi with UNESCO sights and a local-family cooking class, plus shared lunch and comfy van pickup.
“Our lovely guide, David, was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, informative and a safe and careful driver. Uplistsikhe cave village was really interesting - the steep steps and uneven walk over the rock was well worth the effort. We learned a few new things at the Stalin muRead more”
Cook Georgian classics in Dinara’s Saburtalo apartment with hands-on lessons, then eat what you make, plus dessert.
“Last time, I rated here 1, it was because of the bad attitude from Viator's Help Center. If the staff contacted Traveling Spoon with necessary action, the host nor I didn't had to go through this unnecessary things.”
7-day private Georgian wine and culinary tour from Tbilisi with family cellar visits, a master cooking class, and multiple feasts.
“If you want to learn about Georgia, its people, wine, food, history, culture, and make new friends along the way, this tour is for you!”
Enjoy a hands-on Georgian cooking class in Teo’s kitchen, then share a family-style meal with Tina, ending with churchkhela in Tbilisi.
“My partner Cam and I had a truly delightful evening cooking, talking, and eating with Teo and her mother Tina. It was a highlight of our whole trip, both in and outside Georgia, to be invited to the home of such a welcoming, interesting family, and to learn to cook delicious trRead more”
Ride Kakheti on horseback, tour the 7.7 km Kvareli Wine Cave, then cook and eat classic Georgian dishes in one packed day.
“Fajna sprawa. Z Tobilisi mamy 2 godziny jazdy do koni. Sama atrakcja trwa 2 h. Miejsce jest bardzo ładne. Po jeździe konnej w ciągu jednej godziny możemy przetransportować się do Winnicy Tunel. Tam zapewnione jest zwiedzanie z degustacją oraz mini lekcje gotowania. Całość trwa 1,5 h, ale uważam, że to w zupełności wystarcza. Ponadprzeciętny był nasz kierowca Dima! Wspaniały czlowiek. Ma ogromną wiedzę, jest bardzo życzliwy i pomocny. To właściwie on zrobił te wycieczkę niezapomnianą. Dziękujemy i bardzo polecamy!”
Learn Adjarian khachapuri in Batumi with a local master. Hands-on class with brunch, tea, and a fresh baked finish.
“Very nice guide that was very informative and also very accommodating to our family's needs. We highly recommend their services.”
Private Adjarian khachapuri online class with Georgian hosts Lasha and Elene. Make sourdough starter, yogurt flatbread, and bread.
“Definitely recommend this experience! Lasha and Elene were such warm and inviting hosts. We made Khachapuri and it was fantastic! It takes real talent to teach bread making virtually! They were so kind to work at our pace, help us make corRead more”
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