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Ohrid Cooking Classes: Learn Traditional Macedonian Culinary Techniques
Discover the secrets of traditional Macedonian cuisine with Ohrid Cooking Classes. Learn culinary techniques passed down through generations and create delicious dishes with a few simple ingredients.
Discover the secrets of traditional Macedonian cuisine with Ohrid Cooking Classes. Learn culinary techniques passed down through generations and create delicious dishes with a few simple ingredients.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 5R2G+Q8 Leskoets - Discover the culinary secrets of Macedonia in our quaint village abode. Seize the chance to dive hands-first into the world of baking as you craft traditional dishes like burek and komat, starting with the dough from scratch. The workshop is entirely interactive, kicking off with a primer on the ingredients accompanied by a…
- 5R2G+Q8 Leskoets - Discover the culinary secrets of Macedonia in our quaint village abode. Seize the chance to dive hands-first into the world of baking as you craft traditional dishes like burek and komat, starting with the dough from scratch. The workshop is entirely interactive, kicking off with a primer on the ingredients accompanied by a refreshing cup of coffee or a sip of wine. Additionally, attendees will concoct the day’s main course, a savory stuffed pepper dish. Relish the fruits of your labor with a homemade lunch, complemented by a renowned Macedonian wine, all while basking in the serene natural environment.
- Intimate group setting for a tailored experience
- Unique opportunity to engage with a local host
- Beverages included
- Immerse yourself in the picturesque outdoors
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Ingredients
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Ingredients
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meal Options
- komat with cheese / spinach
- tavce gravce (bean)/ sarma / pindzur - (pindzur is made of garlic, eggplant and peppers and it is traditional Ohrid specialty)
- Dips - The dips can be made of leek or pepper
- komat with cheese / spinach
- tavce gravce (bean)/ sarma / pindzur - (pindzur is made of garlic, eggplant and peppers and it is traditional Ohrid specialty)
- Dips - The dips can be made of leek or pepper
Additional Information
You’ll acquire new culinary skills that can be easily implemented at home. I had the privilege of growing up learning from the best cooks, my mother and grandmother. Let’s communicate through food. I’ll guide you on how to prepare ingredients at home. In olden days, people made do with limited ingredients and maximized their culinary skills to make the…
You’ll acquire new culinary skills that can be easily implemented at home. I had the privilege of growing up learning from the best cooks, my mother and grandmother. Let’s communicate through food. I’ll guide you on how to prepare ingredients at home. In olden days, people made do with limited ingredients and maximized their culinary skills to make the best meals possible. The crux of Macedonian cuisine lies in creating delicious dishes from a handful of ingredients, challenging you to use your creativity to make the tastiest dish from what you have.
Vegetarians are indeed welcome.
Please inform me beforehand if there are any specific dietary requirements.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ldnier89
May 4, 2026
Fun activity with great hosts - Sonja and her husband are very nice and hospitable people who make you feel at home during the whole activity. As we had a rental car we agreed on meeting at a gas station just out of town around noon and were escorted to the location the cooking class took place at (a nice and quiet garden compound). On arrival we were welcomed by their dog Whitey, a really nice guy! During the class we could participate in preparation of all dishes, so you won't get bored. In our class, we prepared Komat (Burek), some nice dips and Tavče Gravče. As plenty of food is prepared, I would suggest only having a light breakfast. If you have any food allergies or preferences, make sure to tell Sonja beforehand and she will make sure that the requirements are met. The class took about 3.5 hours that just flew by, as it was a lot of fun!
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Annelle_c
Apr 12, 2026
More Than a Cooking Class, A Core Memory - This was one of the most special experiences of my trip.
Because it was so close to Easter, it ended up being a private 1-on-1 experience, which made it even more personal and meaningful.
Sonja welcomed me into her home like family, and I was lucky enough to also meet her mother and mother-in-law, which made it feel even more authentic.
We cooked together in her apartment kitchen, completely hands-on, with coffee, conversation, and so much warmth. It didn’t feel like a class at all, more like spending time with family, learning, laughing, and sharing stories.
Her husband even kindly picked me up and later we all enjoyed a beautiful walk back into town together.
If you’re looking for something real, personal, and full of heart in Ohrid, this is it.
A truly unforgettable experience.
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Jeremiah_s
Mar 26, 2026
Authentic Macedonian cooking class! - Maybe one of the best culinary experiences ever had! Sonja was amazing! A gracious and friendly host who welcomed us into her home to prepare traditional Macedonian dishes
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Rosa_m
Dec 21, 2025
We had the pleasure of a... - We had the pleasure of a cooking class with Sonja this summer and had the most wonderful time. Pick up and drop off was super smooth. Sonja was incredibly accommodating of us being vegetarian and we cooked delicious dishes with Sonja providing some cultural and historical context behind the dishes. A beautiful setting, fabulous company and an absolute must-do if you are visiting Ohrid!
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Karsteinh2025
Nov 7, 2025
North Macedonia food and culture at once - Sonja taught us beech and filled the paprika from the bottom. Common food in North Macedonia. A tasteful and - for Norwegian gourmets - strong dip that was used for everything from snack to dinner. But maybe so educational and experience-rich was the conversation over cooking and eating about life and culture in North Macedonia. It was a memorable afternoon with more understanding of the country.
Highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience genuine Macedonian hospitality and learn to cook delicious food with the heart!
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Louise_l
Sep 3, 2025
Highly recommend! - We had an absolutely wonderful time on our cooking class! We were welcomed with open arms into their home, and loved our time making traditional Macedonian food. We enjoyed our delicious lunch with our new friends and their lovely pets!
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Lyndee_k
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing Cooking Class with Amazing Hosts! - This is a must do activity in Ohrid! Sonja and Zoran were fantastic hosts, lovely and so hospitable. They picked us up and drove us to their gorgeous weekend cottage where we learnt how to cook 3 traditional Macedonian dishes which were absolutely amazing, so delicious and simple once you know how. We also sampled some rajika, local beer, wine and Turkish coffee which were all lovely. I definitely recommend doing this activity, as this is one of the best activities I have ever done, it was so much fun and we learnt so much! I can’t wait to replicate the recipes we learnt with Sonja for our friends and family back home!
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Marmorri
Jul 30, 2025
You must do this cooking class - Had the most amazing time with Sonia and her husband, they were so welcoming and friendly and made us feel at home. We cooked delicious food and all the steps were easy to follow. After we cooked we all sat together and ate and chatted and had a few drinks. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who visits Macedonia and we will try and re-create some of the dishes at home.
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Sandra_p
Jul 23, 2025
Sonia picked us up at the... - Sonia picked us up at the designated spot and welcomed us to her lovely country home. The environment was charming and we were involved in all aspects of meal preparstion. The best part was sharing a traditional Macedonian meal with our hostess and her husband. We very warm and inviting experience.
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Y4627hzgrantc
Jun 28, 2025
Incredible! - Had an incredible time with Sonja preparing and eating both a starter, a main and a couple of incredible dips.
Sonja has made sure everything you make is traditional authentic Macedonian foods that she has had growing up in Ohrid.
The class teaches you how to make everything from scratch so we can bring these recipes home and try them out; Sonja's asked us to send her photos when we try them.
This class is one of the best things we've done on any of our holidays, you get to see a true Macedonian way of life.
Would recommend to anybody.
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