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.

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…
What's Included
  • 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
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…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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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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Proeditor
Jun 10, 2025
Delicious and fun! - We had a fun and delicious time! Sonya was a great teacher and a really smart, sweet person. We made 2 kinds of zelnik, baked beans and bacon, an eggplant dish, and a wonderful appetizer dip made with dried peppers. Highly recommend. It was a highlight of our Ohrid trip.
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Kim_w
Jun 7, 2025
Mom & Daughter Experience - We had the most wonderful time with Sonja and her husband. We learned all about Macedonian food and traditions. The dishes made were excellent and we ate outside in the garden of their wonderful weekend home outside of Ohrid. If you are thinking about it, book this experience right away! Kim, Gracie, & Norah
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Thomas_r
Jun 1, 2025
Highlight of out trip to Ohrid - Our cooking class with Sonja was one of the highlights of our trip to Ohrid. Sonja picked us up and took us to her lovely home outside the town centre and made us feel at home right away. During the afternoon learnt how to make several different traditional local foods which we would never have attempted or even heard of if not for this class, and all of them were delicious (we also had the opportunity to try some home made Raki!), and we had such a good time we could easily have spent the rest of the afternoon chatting with Sonja and her husband. We would recommend this class to anyone who wants the opportunity for a hands on Macedonian experience where you will learn lots about the local cuisine, culture and history.
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Marit
May 1, 2025
More than worth it! - We had a very nice experience with Sonya. We have made several local traditional dishes. In addition to being very friendly and welcoming, Sonya could also explain and tell different things about the dishes and Macedonia. We visited from 7:30 to 7:30, after we made everything and everything was ready, we had dinner together with Sonya and her husband. It was a very successful and pleasant day, definitely recommended to everyone!!
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Laura_k
Dec 2, 2024
Delicious & Fun! - So many delicious dishes and wonderful company for lunch in Ohrid. Would definitely recommend to have and make the traditional Macedonian food!
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Edgar_j
Oct 7, 2024
A must do experience - We had a fantastic time and felt like we were welcomed into their home. Wonderful time , food and hospitality. I would highly recommend. Best experience we have had in the Balkans!
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Anthony_c
Sep 29, 2024
Food Culture Friendship - We highly recommend this cooking experience. They picked us up at our hotel thankfully. We learned about the culture, the food, wine, and Raki. They are personable, interesting and educated doing something they love.
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Douglas_p
Sep 21, 2024
Amazing cultural experience - Incredible experience! Sonja picked us up and took us to her country kitchen. We prepped, we laughed and we laughed! Highly recommended this experience
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Greg_k
Sep 16, 2024
Easy step-by-step local recipes - Easy local recipes with good hands-on tips. Great conversation with insight on daily lifestyles and Macedonia food & drink traditions.
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From $67
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).