Suhaila (connecting through cooking)
Overview
3 hours
Mobile ticket
I started Suhaila with my love for human being simply. And for me, food and cooking is one of the best way to share a culture and history.
My name is Mohammed and I love to meet new people. I also like to share my story, and my culture. My mom as always been a very good cook and I want to share her recipes with people travelling to Jordan.
I adjusted them all to make sure you can do them at home. I also furnish all the recipes.
I can welcome up to 6 guests at the same time.
The experience is divided in 3 steps for cooking, and there is also explanation on culture and food tour after the class , plus time of course to speak and share together. We eat all the food we cook together.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
we will transmit an authentic experience through our stories and food .guest will Join us in my family House (My wife and daughter and 9 months son) to cook a typical Jordanian meal ,vegan and vegetarian per request . You will explore new ingredients, learn anecdotes, but especially share and discuss with locals that love to share with travelers. Very welcoming and friendly, this experience also allows you to discover the essence of Jordan throughout my family, recipe, stories and the pleasure to share a meal. In about 3 to 3.5 hours, you will explore Jordan food and culture throughout those steps: -the guests will join us in my House to cook a meal together -We will eat together sitting on the floor (traditional way). -after the class we will share our cooking Book (PDF) via email with our guest which will help them to make our own dishes when they go to their home country . Other things to note This experience is mainly a cultural cooking experience. There is no stress to have about cooking skills, anyone is welcome. You will learn a lot about culture and be in touch with locals.
Sample Menu
starter
Baba Ganoush
main
Maqluba
pot of stewed chicken , rice and fried vegetables, cooked and flipped onto a serving dish to form an impressive tower
dessert
Um ALi ,Layali Lebnan ,Muhalabeh
starter
Salad
Fatoush or Taboleh salad
What‘s Included
Dinner
Options
Suhaila (connecting through cooking)
Private cooking class
private
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
More than just a cooking class!
shayannem,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I were welcomed as friends into Mohammad’s home. It was so much more than a cooking class - we enjoyed asking questions about life in Aqaba and Jordanian culture. I’ve since made baba ganoush at home and it was delicious - so his wife’s teaching was a success! Mohammad went above and beyond to pick us up from our hotel and take us by a market on the way back to the hotel, as it was our last night in Aqaba and we wanted to do a little more souvenir shopping. We highly recommend this class!
Too expensive for what you get
Carole D,Mar 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00Friendly people and good food, but way too expensive for this ‘experience’. We only prepared a soup, a main dish and a dip. I hoped to learn a lot more for this price. Didn’t go to the market as said.
Highly recommended
Ines S,Nov 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful and kind family who welcomed us into their lovely home with open arms. Great food and insights into Jordanien way of life. An unforgettable experience.
Lovely Jordanian cooking course.
sebastianmM226LT,Oct 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a marvelous night with Mohammed and his family. We were very welcome and felt honored to share with his family. We not only learned to cook Jordanian delicious dishes, but also from his culture. We are very thankful for the wonderful night and encourage every person who is interested in Jordanian Culinary Recepies to join Mohammed`s family cook course!
Best Experience in Aqaba with a very special Jordanian family
Mau C,Dec 31, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Best experience ever! We not only learn about cooking tradition, we discussed culture, Jordan life. We learn about religions and Jordanian people. The host opened his house to our family. Our kids had the opportunity to interact with a Jordanian family and ask 1000 questions. This is a MUST if you are in Aqaba! You will not regret. And after a great dinner we left with some delicious homemade cookies! Thank you Mohamed for letting us in you house!!!!
Authentic cooking class
L7339NCchristianek,Dec 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a pleasure cooking together mit Mohammed and his wife. They welcomed us warmly and showed us some vegetarian dishes. Mohammed picked us up from the hotel and on the way we just bought some fresh bread. I can highly recommend the course highlighting Jordan homestyle cooking. Thank you! :)
Very nice evening
Lieske P,Nov 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice evening with Mohammed and his family and learnt a lot about Jordanian culture. Muhammed is very friendly and patient and showed us step by step how to prepare Maklouba, Mutabal and Arab salad. Afterwards we are a delicious meal and were provided with pictures and a recipe book.
A great experience
F8902GRchristineb,Nov 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohammed and his family are very kind and we felt welcome at their home. The cooking class was very interesting and we learned some additional information about the food and traditions of Jordan. The cooking class is highly recommended!
Vert good moment with a Real Jordan family
D1419OZemilieb,Oct 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a private and very good moment. We cooked a traditional Jordan meal and it was delicious. Thank you for the surprise and the song for my birthday 😊.
A beautiful cooking workshop under construction
YEJ H,Oct 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The welcome by Mohammed and his family was cordial. The cooking class was already well prepared and Mohammed took care of the translation. His wife does not speak English but that will certainly be worked on. It was special to have a look in one Jordanian family and we learned to make delicious dishes. Highly recommended
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