Cook and Eat with a Local in Sofia
Overview
Join our Sofia cooking class, visit a local home and taste traditional Bulgarian food and drinks with locals. You do not need any special cooking skills for joining our class. Beginners are welcome in the kitchen as well. We are here to help you with experience and tips. All you need is interest in Bulgarian food and some free time. You will meet Coco, a curious cat, that loves food and people.
What's Included
- Lunch Cooking, shopping and tasting of local food and alcohol drinks; Visit to a local home; Travel information about Bulgaria
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Location
Sofia Center
bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 18, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Book Cook and Eat with a Local, an authentic food experience in the very center of Sofia. We are happy to welcome you to our home located within walking distance from the main sights in Sofia city center. You do not need any cooking skills. We are here to help. We will do the shopping, cooking and tasting together and you will learn to prepare Bulgarian food and you will get to know Bulgarian culture. We will share with you some of the small secrets of the local cuisine. And you will see that these are simple tricks but they make it all so tasty. Most of all, forget about the diet! Because on this day it is all about taste. We promise you a fun day in the kitchen!
P.S: Our cat Coco and the budgie Izida will be at the flat where we will cook. As long as you are not allergic, they will find a way to entertain you.
Our standard menu includes shopska salad, banitsa pastry, and yogurt with honey and walnuts. You will also have the opportunity to taste traditional Bulgarian drinks.
Alternative menu: We can prepare meatballs or moussaka. Please contact us if you would like a different menu option. Please note that any changes to the menu will incur an additional charge.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Lunch. Cooking, shopping and tasting of local food and alcohol drinks; Visit to a local home; Travel information about Bulgaria.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cook and Eat with a Local in Sofia is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cook and Eat with a Local in Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchCooking, shopping and tasting of local food and alcohol drinks; Visit to a local home; Travel information about Bulgaria
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
