Private Tour
Traditional Persian Cooking Class in Stockholm with a Local
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a unique opportunity to learn about local culture and cuisine from a passionate local! Mahnaz, originally from Iran, is now happily settled in Stockholm. She is a scientist with a deep passion for culinary creativity. By day, she is delving into cancer research, and by night she is immersed in the world of food and diverse cuisines.
- Unmissable Persian culinary experience in Stockholm
- Private Persian cooking class in Stockholm
- Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a local home in Stockholm
- Share a traditional Iranian meal served with wine and dessert
- Exchange stories and learn about Persian ingredients, culinary traditions and culture
- Mahnaz can offer vegan and vegetarian meals, on request
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegan and vegetarian meals available, on request, please advise at time of booking if required
Private, personalized experience
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Private cooking class + meal with your host Mahnaz
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Mahnaz in her home kitchen for a hands-on Persian cooking class. This is a 1.5 hour hands-on cooking experience, where Mahnaz guides you through crafting two dishes of your choice from the menu. A few dishes you might try at Mahnaz’s table are fesenjan, a delectable stew featuring ground walnuts, pomegranate paste, and poultry, which is served with a Persian-style rice dish, with the coveted tahdig or zereshk polo ba morgh, a barberry rice with chicken, accompanied by pistachios and almonds, kashk-e-bademjan, eggplant dip paired with traditional flatbread and a refreshing shirazi salad with Persian cucumber, tomato, finely diced and mixed with fresh herbs like mint and parsley, dressed with olive oil, lime or lemon juice. For dessert, enjoy Persian ice cream in flavors of saffron, pistachio, and rose water—a perfect ending to your culinary journey at Mahnaz’s table. As the culinary journey unfolds, you'll discover the unique and flavorful essence of Persian gastronomy. After cooking, savor the traditional Persian meal you helped prepare at the dinning table with Mahnaz.
Sample Menu
main
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh
Barberry rice with chicken or Stuffed Eggplant: Minced meat, parsley, and tomato paste nestled inside tender eggplant shells
main
Kashk-e Bademjan
A creamy dip made with eggplants, garlic, and whey
main
Salad Shirazi
Persian cucumber and tomato salad
dessert
Persian ice cream
Options
Cooking + lunch with Mahnaz
Cooking + dinner with Mahnaz
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A shared cooking experience and meal while traveling solo.
alexoR6064ZH,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went and learned to cook a few Persian dishes with Mahnaz, she was very welcoming and kind. Before the event, she worked with me to ensure I liked what we would make, asked about food restrictions and allergies. After agreeing on the menu, I showed up following the directions which were straightforward, and meet up with Mahnaz, we had some short introductions, she had some tea and a snack ready, then she presented two options: we cook together, or she instruct me and I cook. I opted for cooking together. We chatted and cooked, tried the food, and added more spices as needed. After a bit over an hour, we had a delicious meal we had made together. She shared some non-alcoholic apple cider and we chatted some more over our dinner. She took care of the clean up and sent me in my way. Overall it was an awesome experience, ai learned 4 new recipes (one starter, a main, a sauce, and the rice), I'm already recommending this to my friend who lives here in Stockholm, and I recommend it to you, if you're in the area!
Great host, great food!
W3916IHgillianm,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My boyfriend and I took this Persian cooking class to celebrate our anniversary, and it was such a great experience! Mahnaz is so kind and made us feel completely at home in her beautiful apartment. We made a delicious lamb stew, and she showed us the proper technique to get the tahdig nice and crispy. It was really nice being able to expand upon our existing cooking skills. The class was hands-on but relaxed — it felt like spending the evening with friends rather than being in a formal class. The meal we shared at the end was so good! If you’re looking for a unique, meaningful, and delicious experience — especially for a date or special occasion — I can’t recommend Mahnaz and her class enough!
An eclectic and enlightening experience.
James B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed a most insightful and stimulating cooking lesson with Mahnaz, whom I found to be a most professional and informative host. I was inspired to replicate the recipes at home and this experience stood out as something unique and adventurous as my delightful visit to this beautiful and vibrant city. I would have no hesitation in recommending.
Amazing
anooda904,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the entire experience ♥️ Mehnaz is such a talented and passionate chef, and her food was absolutely amazing! Thank you for such a fun and delicious cooking class – highly recommended!
Cozy and social evening with Persian food
Jaquemine L,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Cozy evening with Mahnaz with many discussions about everything. We talked more than cooked;-). Mahnaz had already prepared a lot when we arrived and it felt like we were at a friend’s house cooking for us. Very nice evening and good Persian food.
Exceptional Experience!
Shelley M,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cooking with Manhaz was an exceptional experience! Her love of her homeland is evident in her cooking and her stories. Do not hesitate to book this. You will not be disappointed! It is a short ride just outside the city center, Manhaz makes you feel welcome and at home, and she is a great cook & teacher. Everything was absolutely delicious!
Wow! What an awesome experience!
shelleymTX,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a thoroughly enjoyable evening spent with Manhaz! She shares the love of her homeland with guests through cooking. Everything was absolutely delicious, and we learned many things about her culture and various food dishes. Manhaz made us feel at home and is both an excellent cook and teacher. Just a short ride out of the city center. Do not hesitate to book this tour. You will not be disappointed!
Delicious and Amazing Persian Cooking Class in Stockholm!
danielrM6155IX,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mahnaz is AMAZING! My wife and I enjoyed this experience just a few days ago and it was the highlight of our trip to Stockholm. Besides being a world-class cancer researcher, Mahnaz is a world-class cook and teacher. She hosted us in her home for three hours, created a custom Persian dinner menu with four courses and told us amazing stories. We shared a lot of laughs and learned to make and ate some amazing Persian dishes. Her apartment is easy to get to via several public transit options. We've taken cooking classes around the world; this was one of the best! Strongly recommended!
Delicious food
Winefride M,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Most enjoyable! The host was absolutely lovely, her food was really beautiful, it was great to learn so much about eastern spices.
Worthwhile experience!
vbC1640QZ,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our evening with Mahnaz was wonderful! Her home was very clean, she made a beautiful and delicious meal, and we had great conversation. Mahnaz was warm and inviting and went out of her way to make us feel welcome. I appreciated that she was patient while I took notes of the recipes she was making. Thank you!
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