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Host: Konul

Baku, Azerbaijan

USD
$45-$55 per person

Authentic Azerbaijani Cooking Class in a Local Baku Home

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Konul

Konul will warmly welcome you into her home in Baku to experience the rich flavors and traditions of Azerbaijani cuisine. Passionate about cooking since childhood, she has honed her skills by preparing traditional family recipes and mastering authentic local cooking techniques. She loves sharing Azerbaijan's culinary heritage, culture, and warm hospitality with travelers from around the world through fun, hands-on cooking experiences. Guests leave not only with new recipes but also with a deeper appreciation for Azerbaijani food and traditions.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-15 guests) Join Konul in her home in Baku for an authentic Azerbaijani cooking class. Influenced by centuries of history along the Silk Road, Azerbaijani cuisine blends ingredients and techniques from the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean. More than just a cooking class, this immersive cultural experience offers the opportunity to connect with a local host, share stories, and learn about Azerbaijani traditions and hospitality.

During your 2-hour hands-on cooking class in Baku, learn to prepare a traditional Azerbaijani meal using fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and high-quality local ingredients. Together, you will cook a soup, an appetizer, and a main course while Konul shares the history of each dish, her family's cooking traditions, and practical tips to help you recreate authentic Azerbaijani recipes at home. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the homemade meal you helped prepare, just as families do in a traditional Azerbaijani home.

This hands-on Baku cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic local experience, traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, meaningful cultural exchange, and the opportunity to learn family recipes in a welcoming home.

Notes:
1. She accommodate vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free diets, if requested in advance.
2. If you choose the optional alcohol add-on (available for an additional fee), you will be served one or two glasses of local wine.

Languages spoken: English, Russian, Spanish and Italian

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Dovga (soup)
  • Shepherd salad
  • Dolma (stuffed grape leaves)
  • Qutab (stuffed flatbread)
  • Chicken plov (rice pilaf)

Konul

$45-$55 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $55 $49 $45
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $55 $49 $45
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Konul

Konul will warmly welcome you into her home in Baku to experience the rich flavors and traditions of Azerbaijani cuisine. Passionate about cooking since childhood, she has honed her skills by preparing traditional family recipes and mastering authentic local cooking techniques. She loves sharing Azerbaijan's culinary heritage, culture, and warm hospitality with travelers from around the world through fun, hands-on cooking experiences. Guests leave not only with new recipes but also with a deeper appreciation for Azerbaijani food and traditions.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-15 guests) Join Konul in her home in Baku for an authentic Azerbaijani cooking class. Influenced by centuries of history along the Silk Road, Azerbaijani cuisine blends ingredients and techniques from the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean. More than just a cooking class, this immersive cultural experience offers the opportunity to connect with a local host, share stories, and learn about Azerbaijani traditions and hospitality.

During your 2-hour hands-on cooking class in Baku, learn to prepare a traditional Azerbaijani meal using fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and high-quality local ingredients. Together, you will cook a soup, an appetizer, and a main course while Konul shares the history of each dish, her family's cooking traditions, and practical tips to help you recreate authentic Azerbaijani recipes at home. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the homemade meal you helped prepare, just as families do in a traditional Azerbaijani home.

This hands-on Baku cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic local experience, traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, meaningful cultural exchange, and the opportunity to learn family recipes in a welcoming home.

Notes:
1. She accommodate vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free diets, if requested in advance.
2. If you choose the optional alcohol add-on (available for an additional fee), you will be served one or two glasses of local wine.

Languages spoken: English, Russian, Spanish and Italian

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Dovga (soup)
  • Shepherd salad
  • Dolma (stuffed grape leaves)
  • Qutab (stuffed flatbread)
  • Chicken plov (rice pilaf)
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $55 $49 $45
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $55 $49 $45
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
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