Private Tour

Ukrainian Cuisine Cooking Class: Borsch and Varenyky

Overview

Available languages

Russian

Ukrainian

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Learn the culinary traditions of Ukraine during a cheerful cooking class in a local kitchen. Become an expert in cooking delicious borsch and appetizing varenyky under the guidance of a friendly host. Enjoy the taste of your creations and take home the recipes of national Ukrainian dishes to cook them for your friends and family.

Additional Info

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

A minimum of 1 people per booking

A maximum of 4 people per booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Borsch and varenyky tasting

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local host

Private cooking class

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

One of the best ways to know better the local traditions of the country is to try the national cuisine. On a cheerful cooking class in a local kitchen, you will not only eat but also learn to cook traditional Ukrainian dishes – borsch and varenyky. You’ll be welcome at a local apartment, where private class takes place. A friendly host will tell you interesting facts about eating traditions of Ukrainians, and you will get a bunch of positive emotions and new skills. You don’t have to be a professional chef to cook the most famous Ukrainian dishes – borsch and varenyky. Your guide will give you step-by-step instructions on cooking these tasty dishes. Firstly, you’ll chop all the ingredients for the borsch – cabbage, potato, carrot, beetroot, onion etc. While the borsch boils, you’ll master the technique of making perfectly shaped varenyky under the guidance of the host. The best part of the tour is when you enjoy a traditional Ukrainian dinner, prepared by yourself in a friendly company. Overall, this workshop is a great possibility to improve your cooking skills and learn new recipes that will make your relatives and friends understand your new obsession with Ukrainian cuisine.

Sample Menu

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Borsch

Traditional Ukrainian soup

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Varenyky

Three different types of varenyky

Options

Ukrainian Cuisine Cooking Class: Borsch and Varenyky

Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A MUST TO DO!
Cdric Y,
Nov 28, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a fun experience ! They were so nice to us, we laughed so much! The food was delicious. I 100% recommend this cooking lesson. We LOVED it! Thank you again ☺️
Wonderful Experience
Dave Tina,
Jul 2, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The ladies were wonderful. Mother daughter team are very nice. Daughter speaks good English and translate for mom. It was fun getting in there and mixing up the dough and getting to cut up all the ingredients for the borscht. The Varenky are fun to make and had three different kinds. When I come back to Kyiv, this will be on my list. My wife and I had fun. It is a must if you want to taste the Real Ukrainian dishes.
Delicious and great time!
Andrew B,
May 5, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
I really enjoyed the cooking class! Even though I was not the best with preparing the varenyky, it was incredible to see the process of how both these traditional foods were made. I definitely left on a full stomach!
Great experience, and great to support locals
madelines632,
Jun 7, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My parents visited me in August 2019 while I was living in Ukraine. This experience was a highlight for them, and they still tell their friends stories, especially because of the “at home” feel!
Exceeded Expectations
LydMo,
Mar 23, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our private Ukrainian Cooking Class in Kiev exceeded expectations. Everything from the private kitchen in a local home, to the explanation of the ingredients, and the process of preparing the food contributed to the authentic experience of learning more about Ukrainian culture through its food. Our hosts were welcoming and kind, the food was delicious, and the entire experience was enjoyable despite our level of expertise with cooking. I would highly recommend this class to everyone, no matter your age or background, as an excellent way to immerse yourself in Ukrainian culture while enjoying good food and conversation.
Very much worthwhile cooking class to see the value of home cooking
538yukok,
Feb 23, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Truly worthwhile excursion, compactly arranged in three hours including the transportation. Also very flexible in scheduling. The class was hands-on for a small group (they hold a class for solo, too). Food is a full meal equivalent so do not eat before the class I now feel to have understood why Borsch has been loved by so many people for a long time. Home made one is distinctively delicious.
Hands on home cooking sh old with great scheduling flexibility
Yuko Y,
Feb 23, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
Truly worthwhile three hour home cooking course, including the transportation and a complete meal. Tasty and healthy Ukrainian home cuisine, certainly to be replicated when I get home. Also was a good experience to visit the residential area!
Excellent cultural and educational activity
Travelchaos3,
Feb 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent time with Olga and her family. She taught us how to make 2 Ukrainian specialties and allowed us to get our hands dirty helping. It was so much food and it was all delicious. A nice break from the city center and more touristy attractions. A real Ukrainian experience!
Wonderful Ukrainian experience
932svenjak,
Feb 10, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The hosts were lovely! We enjoyed every minute of our cooking class and had lots of fun. We can highly recommend this class to learn about Ukrainian food and traditions and to meet wonderful Ukrainian people. They are warm and welcoming ;)
Amazing and authentic cooking experience in Kiev!
Travis457,
Dec 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time during this cooking class, the whole experience was really lovely. We learnt how to cook Ukrainian dumplings and Borscht. The environment was really friendly with everything being well explained and demonstrated. It was really lovely to sit down with everyone afterwards and eat what we had created. Overall a lovely experience which I would recommend to everyone!