Croatia · COOKING CLASSES
Good cooking classes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hunt truffles with trained dogs near Motovun, then enjoy a three-course Istrian meal, local drinks, and family hospitality in Paladini.
“The dogs found a big piece of truffle and our cook was super fun and friendly. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience!”
Learn Dalmatian recipes on a family farm near Dubrovnik, pick garden produce, meet local hosts, and share a four-course meal with wine.
“We had a wonderful time with Nicola at her family’s house and farm learning and cooking together. She was warmly welcomed us in to her families home which has been in her husband’s family for generations. We picked vegetables and cooked an authentic Dalmatian meal. This experience was a highlight of our trip.”
Cook a four-course Dalmatian meal at a rural family estate, pick garden produce, taste local drinks, and enjoy Croatia beyond Dubrovnik.
“Oliver our tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Nike led our cooking class and shared so much about the family estate and it was very hands on and a wonderful experience and immersion into the local culture.”
Hunt truffles with dogs in Istria, learn local traditions, visit Croatia's first truffle museum, and cook a tasty meal in Paladini.
“Our experience was simply amazing! Our tour guide, Ben, and his furry colleagues, Stela and Trufi, were so much fun. We had a great mix of being active in nature, and then relaxing while eating many tasty foods made with truffles in their elegant restaurant space. All of the staff were friendly, knowledgable, and accommodating. I highly recommend this excursion!”
Make bread, gather garden ingredients, milk a goat, and share a seasonal Croatian meal at a 500-year-old family homestead near Dubrovnik.
“My sister and I decided to take a break from the regular tour stuff and take this cooking class. We could not have been more delighted. We were picked up from our hotel by Ivo. We had a mini history lesson of the area on our way to the site. The place, which has been in the family since the 1500's was beautiful. The whole family is involved in this endeavor. We met his lovely wife, Katarina and one of his daughters. Everyone lends a hand. Had a tour of their amazing gardens and fruit trees, where they produce their own wine, and where they produce their own olive oil.…”
Learn Dubrovnik’s traditional peka cooking in Mokošica with host Florio, homemade wine, local food, and a hearty fire-cooked meal.
“Frolio is the mans man, makes all his own stuff, I wont spoil it for u but Peka cooking wasnt the highlight. it was everything that came with his hospitality. Very authentic and personal, no make up as he put it. We bought some wine and olive oil to take home, so good!”
Share a family meal in Hvar’s UNESCO Stari Grad Plain with homemade aperitifs, local wine, seafood, olive oil, and lemon cake.
“Korneljia the host provided a beautiful ambience in a field surrounded by olive trees in the UNESCO heritage plains of Starigrad. All ingredients, from vegetables to fish, wine to homemade brandy are either from her garden or locally sourced from the island. Very personalized culinary experience and great company. Highly recommended!”
Cook Korčula specialties in Blato with Sanja and her family, making pasta, Lumblija cake, bruschetta, and sharing local wine.
“Our family of four enjoyed our time with Sanja. It was my son's 11th birthday, and he loves to cook, so this was his activity of choice to celebrate. Sanja included both kids every step of the way and we prepared a delicious meal together. The kids enjoyed homemade juices and candied lemon and orange peels while cooking. We loved learning how to make the pasta and will be trying to recreate at home! Sanja also got a birthday cake from a local baker for my son, which really made his day extra special. Thank you, Sanja!”
Spend seven hours exploring Dubrovnik, Srđ, Ston, Dalmatian cooking, local wine, and a farmhouse meal for up to four.
“Great experience, went to the country side to a small village and had a meal of Peca prepared for us. Fantastic meal and surroundings. Then we traveled through Ston and went to a winery. Great day I highly recommend this private tour.”
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