Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The main aim of this tour is to combine the typical Albanian welcome, local food and some of the most interesting traditional local “rules” that will makes your experience unique and unforgettable.
In this local experience you will be tough to cook 2 of the most typical Albanin dishes and one desert. During the tour you will also taste different traditional appetizers and beverages, everything mixed with local stories and gossips.
We carefully select all the details and ingredients to make your holidays an unforgettable experience.
You can find us easily, in the heart of Tirana, with our door open and sleeves rolled, ready to welcome and to make you feel one of us! .
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Discover how to prepare Tave Kosi, one of the most delicious and unique dishes in Albanian cuisine. Join our cooking class in Tirana and immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Albanian food. A fascinating piece of history lies behind this dish, as it was once known as the "Independence Dish." It was a favorite of Ismail Qemali, the first Prime Minister of Albania after the country's declaration of independence in 1912. For the best experience, Tave Kosi is best enjoyed warm, served in its traditional bowl. This dish can be prepared year-round due to the availability of its simple ingredients. While Tave Kosi can be made with either lamb or veal, the traditional recipe calls for lamb, which brings out the authentic flavors of this beloved dish.
Sample Menu
main
"Lakror"
Different from the other pies, Lakror it is prepared in just 2 Layers where the fill-in sits in the middle.
main
Tave Kosi
Learn how to prepare one of the most Authentic Albanian Dishes, called also the Dish of the Independence.
dessert
Sheqerpare
Very tasty Cristy biscuits known as "Sugar Coins"
Options
Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Use of Kitchen Utilities & Cooking Ingredients
The self prepared lunch with 2 main courses
Home made wine and raki tasting
Traditional appetizer and snacks from the house
Home made coffee or tea
Avaliable souvenirs to buy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
314 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun, fun, fun. Great night.
Daydream35290045127,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Syndee is a well prepared and great chef. She is witty and will keep you entertained all the while preparing a three course meal. She involves everyone. Had a great time even though I butchered the filo dough.
A great local experience
Sarah S,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience is great. Meeting instructions very clear. The venue is homely and welcoming. The cooking is well explained and very well laid out and organised. Come hungry, as it’s a lot of very delicious food and very generous with the wine as well. I would highly recommend for anyone coming to Tirana.
You NEED this experience!!
christenklee,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If I could give unlimited stars for this experience, it still wouldn’t be enough to articulate how fantastic this experience was. Sindi is an amazing host. She was very attentive and thorough and guided us in making such a delicious meal. And her dad’s homemade wine really elevated this experience. Even with the electricity going out due to the protests, that did NOT stop the fun time our group had. Sindi quickly adjusted and did not miss a beat with working around the time we were in the dark. I also really liked how we all helped make the meal we were going to have opposed to just making individual meals. The experience felt more like a community coming together, opposed to travelers having their own individual experience. I will be doing this EVERY single time I’m in Albania.
Cooking with Kids!
Brennan G,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sindi hosted an incredible cooking class, a healthy balance of Albanian culture, cooking, and chatting with a full glass of wine. She was very patient and hospitable to my daughter (6) who had a wonderful time.
Book it now!
Brittany D,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We started by meeting Sindi outside where she lead us to the eating and cooking space. She was very friendly and kind as we all got started. She started by explaining each dish we were going to make. All sounded AMAZING! We had a youngster in the group and she was awesome with her as well. Allowed her to participate in special ways and us as well. We were allowed to ask questions, make mistakes, and of course laugh some. Sindi was absolutely perfect at hosting. Once all preparations were done we had a bit of a break to drink some wine and socialize. Again the dad and daughter we were with were such great experiences companions. The food was fresh, tasty, and of course made by us! Could not recommend this experience enough! Do it!
EXCELLENT!!
brenciap,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was truly perfect, and the atmosphere was just right.
I can highly recommend this cooking evening.
Privatreisende43,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sindy is a fantastic cook, a great teacher, and a particularly warm host. We cooked 3 typical Albanian dishes. Everyone was involved, received help, and we all had a lot of fun. There was red wine and raki from the family farm, and our cooking results were very delicious. The group quickly bonded, and by the end of the evening, I returned to my B&B feeling very uplifted. Definitely try this cooking class; it is truly worth it! Thank you very much, Sindy, for the lovely evening.
We cooked 3 course meals all from scratch and after we eat them, there was so many food that Sindi gave them to us.
Carmen K,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience if you in Tirana you must do this cooking class. Sindi the host has passion for cooking.
Best cooking class ever :)
pietropaoloc533,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My first cooking class! EVERYTHING was perfect! The mood, the food, the wine, other people. We really enjoyed the time. We didn't want to go home :) thanks so much for the experience. I really suggest to try it!
Duty
Anonymous,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience I recommend to any traveler in Albania in general and Tirana in particular to be present in this experience. Don't give up. Amazing food. Pleasant tower
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