Cooking Class in Gozo with Market Visit
5.0
13 Ratings
Ir-Rabat Għawdex
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Malta with a cooking class in Gozo. Learn to make traditional Maltese dishes, explore the local market, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maldonado Bistro Gozo - Once everybody arrives we will go to our open kitchen space which is situated above the restaurant. There we will brief guests about the recipes for the day and start light preparation.

After some preparation is done we will go for a walk to the market centre to purchase ingredients we still need for the cooking class. The walk can include a stop at a fishmonger, a cheese maker, and a butcher. All depends on the recipes on the day.

We then return back into our fully airconditioned and equipped kitchen to roll up our sleeves and get cooking together.

Your host shares some cooking from his childhood memories. You will be given the opportunity to discover and make some traditional Maltese recipes. This is a hands-on activity where guests will be expected to participate in the preparation of some genuine home-made cooking, savoury snacks such as pastizzi, a Gozitan ftira, and traditional nougat.

After cooking we will enjoy the fruit of our endeavours as a lunch accompanied with some water and a glass of wine or beer.

Guests will be given a copy of all recipes as well as a food souvenir to take home.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Recipes
  • Lunch
  • One glass of wine or beer
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

This culinary class presents an opportunity to indulge in authentic Maltese delicacies that you will get to prepare on your own. Valuable cooking tips, along with insights into Maltese lifestyle, will be included. You’ll be able to replicate the dishes at home with the help of the recipes we will provide.

You’ll also have the chance to visit the heart of Victoria to source some of our ingredients. Lastly, you’ll get to relish the lunch you crafted.

Come as a participant, learn, enjoy and establish friendships with people from all over the world.

Location
Maldonado Bistro Gozo
Mons Vella
We will meet guests at Maldonado Bistro. Please come from our main entrance on Mons. Luigi Vella Street.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Anne_d
Nov 8, 2023
First ftira in Gozo - I loved to make the ftira by myself, and see the result once cooked ! I will do it again to share with friends once I am back home
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Carolanne_k
Oct 25, 2023
Great overall experience! - The chef, the people, walking to the market and the great coffee and overall, making cultural foods.
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Giovanni_r
Oct 18, 2023
Fun class with snacks and drinks throughout the day and cultural clarity - Fantastic experience. Cooking class is up a couple stairs so beware anyone with an injury that may inhibit such movement. The class left us with a happy memory, full stomachs, and with enough time in the day to explore the rest of the island.
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Jessirae_b
Jul 27, 2023
Absolutely amazing!!! - Loved the cooking class. Walking to the market to get the produce, and hearing all of the tips and techniques from the chef was an awesome experience.
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Janetlwestphal
Jul 13, 2023
Great Class - My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this cooking experience. We appreciated learning about the Maltese traditions surrounding their food. We especially liked walking to the cheese monger and then going to a cafe. We loved both the cooking and the eating. Highly recommend.
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_c1180na
Sep 5, 2020
Must try in Gozo - We had an amazing experience cooking traditional Maltese food. It was the first time I got back home from a cooking class with lots of food and presents from the organizers. Food is organic, handmade and with a lovely gozotian soul. Now we know several tricks for the future cooking and new cooking skills upgrade. Totally recommended.
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Olivia_gunn
Aug 14, 2020
Delicious! - I went by myself, and I had an amazing time. I felt so welcome and everyone else on the course was lovely. The food was incredible, the market trip was lovely and I was very full and content by the end! I’ve been to Gozo about 18 times, and this has been one of my favourite experiences. Would definitely recommend! Also, really brilliant staff and gorgeous kitchen.
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Mrgallun
Jan 3, 2020
A good time in a nice place - We enjoyed the Cooking Claas very much! George was an excellent host! He showed us how to prepare 4 original meals from Malta. We will come back next time we are in Gozo.
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Adrian
Oct 14, 2019
Hellllooo .... masterchef Gozo!! - This was the best 4 hours spent in Gozo and should definitely be included in your list of things to do, thanks to owner George, chef Graham and the magical courtyard house converted to a restaurant. You learn heaps more than just making 4 Maltese dishes ...lots of cooking tips and tricks ... and you get to eat what you cook. I walked away totally inspired. George thank you for your hospitality and spoiling us. Your kitchen setup for these cooking classes just makes me want to hang around all day everyday. Graham your knowledge of food, herbs and all those wonderful goodies made the time fly by. I’ll be back.
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Alison
Sep 3, 2019
Fantastic Experience - What a fantastic experience! Everything was brilliant from start to finish; the booking process was really easy and the class was great fun. George, Graham and their team were very welcoming, happy to answer any questions and share their own stories. We made three delicious authentic courses and learnt all about Gozitan and Maltese cooking and traditions. We were also treated to some lovely extras such as watermelon gazpacho, fresh breads with a variety of accompaniments and sparkling champagne. I can't wait to try the recipes back home. This was my first visit to Gozo and I'm glad I booked the class for my first day. The team generously gave me lots of top tips, things to see and do and recommendations for other quality restaurants on the island. I'd highly recommend this activity, especially to fellow solo travellers. If you enjoy immersing yourself in the local culture, meeting new people and gorgeous food, definitely book a class at Maldonado. You won't be disappointed. Thank you so much for having me!
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