Croatia · COOKING CLASSES
The 9 best cooking classes you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Hunt truffles with trained dogs near Motovun, then enjoy a three-course Istrian meal, local drinks, and hands-on cooking.
“The dogs found a big piece of truffle and our cook was super fun and friendly. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience!”
Learn Dalmatian cooking on a family farm near Dubrovnik, with garden-picked ingredients, homemade wine, a generous meal, and hotel transfers.
“Its family oriented and homey. Nicola welcomed us with open arms and was full of knowledge, patience and kindness.”
Cook a seasonal four-course Dalmatian meal at a family estate near Dubrovnik, with garden produce, local wine, and hands-on Croatian traditions.
“Absolutely incredible experience. We were not sure what to expect but it exceeded our expectations. The family was lovely and the experience from start to finish was truly amazing. We are already talking about coming back and adding this to our agenda again!”
Hunt truffles with dogs near Motovun, learn Istrian food traditions, visit Croatia’s first truffle museum, and enjoy a private tasting.
“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!”
Cook a seasonal Croatian meal, gather garden ingredients, make bread, meet a 500-year-old family story, and dine with wine near Dubrovnik.
“We were picked up just outside the city walls and taken to a beautiful farm that has been in the same family for 15 generations. The mom and daughter instructors were very friendly and informative. We gathered vegetables, eggs and milked a goat and then prepared a delicious dinner with what we harvested. We also made our own bread. It was a wonderful time and we learned a lot from our gracious hosts about Croatian culture and food. Highly recommend!”
Learn traditional Croatian peka cooking in Mokošica near Dubrovnik, with homemade wine, local hospitality, scenic views, and a hearty meal.
“If you want to get to a really authentic out-of-the-way place in the hills near Dubrovnik for a delicious meal cooked in the traditional way with oak fire, hot bricks and iron bell cooking pot, do this. Yes, it's a bit pricey but wow for the food and for the scenic views. The restaurant is a converted railway station and along the way you will see lots of bunkers left over from the war, and the driver will be happy to tell the stories from times past.”
Taste Hvar specialties, local wines, olive oil and seafood at a family field in Stari Grad Plain, with a small-group dinner and cooking option.
“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 classics in Blato with Sanja, from handmade makaruni to Lumblija cake, then enjoy your meal with local wine.
“We Learned how to make Croatian hummus, Croatian style of pasta with a meat sauce and Croatian special cookies from the area. We were meet at the bus station and driven to the owners home. Gabrielle and Amelie were our instructors and were fun and informative. If you have special diet requirements they will work with you. They sell the olive oil made by the family. Additional tips for meeting location: Drive past the school and athlete field on your right and the bus station will be a block ahead on your left. If you park on the street or in the parking lot you need to pay for parking,…”
Review of Dubrovnik’s private cooking tour, with Mount Srdj views, Dalmatian farmhouse food, Peljesac wine, and practical booking tips.
“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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