Top Dalmatia Cooking Classes

Cook up a Croatian lunch or dinner with a local chef during a cooking class in Split. You’ll start with a tasting of local wine and liqueurs, then create a traditional meal under the eye of an award-winning local chef. Choose from a morning or afternoon option; afternoon classes just include the cooking, but morning classes also include a visit to a fish and vegetable market — although if you prefer, make a request to skip it and head straight to the kitchen.

What sets us apart is the unique and immersive culinary experience offered at Poje, a family field located in the heart of the UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain on the island of Hvar. Follow our Instagram profile poje.hvar to get a sense of our vibe! What distinguishes our offering is the idyllic and historic location (Poje Field), authentic and traditional cuisine (homemade aperitifs and local wines, Hvar platter, traditional main courses, dessert featuring our own extra virgin olive oil from family groves), homemade and home-grown ingredients (extra virgin olive oil, limoncello, brandy, and other local produce), personalized and intimate setting (shared table experience & great company), sensory adventure (taste and scenery amidst olives, grapevine and lavender).

If you’re looking for an authentic local foodie experience when visiting Split, then this is it. Swap crowded and touristy restaurants for the intimate alternative of dining on a local’s beautiful terrace. To help you understand more about local ingredients, the experience begins with a market tour. Then, head to your foodie guide’s home to watch cooking demonstrations and try a delicious multi-course meal.

Discover new recipes and expand your knowledge of Croatian cuisine with this chef-led cooking class in Split. The experience allows you to learn how to make five different dishes, using local ingredients such as fresh fruit and vegetables, spices, and seafood. To ensure you get the most out of the experience, you can eat all the dishes you prepare at the end, with Croatian wine to accompany them.

Enjoy a beautiful sunset stretching over the mountains to the Adriatic sea on this wine tasting tour. Develop your understanding of wine production and land preservation while breathing in the fresh mountain air. Hike through the vineyard to discover traditional land cultivation methods. Led by a wine expert and vineyard owner, sample the locally produced products including walnut liquer, olive oil, and craft wine.

Dalmatia boasts a unique culinary culture, but knowing where to go for insight into traditional tastes and recipes can be difficult. Take a break from the city with round-trip transfer into the countryside, and attend a cooking class delivered by a local chef. Pick up recipes for typical dishes including peka and ražnjići, then enjoy a sit down meal with your small group to indulge in your homemade feast.

With the help of your native host, we will guide you into an adventure like no other. We will host you in our family farm Tomas where we grow and produce all the quality local products. We will visit our garden and pick fresh vegetables for delicious meals, go select wines in our cellar and from our mill we will take olive oil that will make every dish special and healthier. We will spend amazing time together while learning something about the best cuisine in the World and we will enjoy in abundance of quality and homegrown, organic food.

Pastry Class is a full experience great for all levels and lovers of desserts and they are designed to give you an authentic taste of Croatian sweet cuisine. Your class will include a fruit and vegetable market tour where we will buy our ingredients from the local producers. Back in the kitchen, we start the cooking process by tasting local wines and liqueurs and then switching on the tunes while our award-winning pastry chef helps you to prepare the amazing desserts. All of our chef instructors have worked in some of the best restaurants and pastry shops in Croatia as well as in Europe so as to give you the most professional cooking / baking / pastry experience. You will be learning from some of the best pastry experts in Croatia! At the end of your class you will enjoy the meal that you have worked to prepare. Food and wines are included in the price.  Enjoy!

Step into the art of gin-making with the Habitat Gin Lab Experience. Guided by our expert team, you’ll explore the world of aromatic botanicals, uncover the fascinating history of gin, and delve into the intricate process of distilling. Learn how we sustainably transform nature’s finest ingredients into smooth, premium spirits. The highlight? Crafting your very own signature gin blend to take home — a truly bespoke creation that captures your unique taste. Perfect for enthusiasts, adventurers, and anyone seeking an unforgettable experience in the heart of Dubrovnik.

Immerse yourself in the true flavors of Split with a wine tasting that's 100% Dalmatian. From the robust reds of the coast to the crisp whites of the islands, we'll explore the wines that locals know and love, connecting you directly to our region's rich winemaking tradition.

If you are looking for a full, unique and enjoyable Private Chef service, we will be happy to assist you, present and provide you a chef for you, your family and friends. With the help of your chef, you will discover the unique flavors of local cooking. By considering your unique lifestyle and cuisine preferences, your private chef can create menus for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with attention to all your specific needs. you can also choose between Mediterranean, International or Asian cuisine, vegetarian or vegan, gluten free or any other specialty diet (sports, low carb, etc…). Your chef will shop for groceries, prepare the meals, serve and clean up.

This intimate experience gives visitors a genuine look into Croatian family life. Join your host Ana, a marine scientist who teaches conservation and biomimicry, for a meal in her Preko home. Take a small motorboat out to harvest your own shellfish, then prepare a traditional Croatian meal in Ana’s kitchen. You’ll also have time for a morning coffee, snack and swim before the class.

Authentic traditional Dalmatian cooking experience near Zadar with hands-on peka preparation, kroštule making from a 100-year-old family recipe, tasting of local organic food, homemade wine and drinks, all paired with engaging storytelling about Dalmatian gastronomy and fascinating historical insights into traditional Croatian cuisine in a warm family home setting.

Join us for a unique and authentic Croatian experience with our Cooking Class and Klapa Singing Session! Learn the art of making Soparnik, a traditional Croatian dish, while immersing yourself in the rich flavors of the region. Afterward, enjoy the soulful sounds of Klapa singing, a UNESCO-listed a cappella style of music that captures the heart of Dalmatian culture. This one-of-a-kind experience offers you a true taste of Croatian heritage!

Skip the research of figuring out local cooking techniques with this hands-on Croatian culinary experience in Mokošica. Learn to prepare traditional peka—meat and seasonal vegetables cooked under a bell-shaped dome—while enjoying local wine and expert guidance. With all ingredients and instruction provided, indulge in a seamless, authentic Dalmatian gourmet experience you won’t forget.

This relaxed and interactive workshop is perfect for beginners, couples, friends, and families looking for a fun food activity guided by proffesional pizzaiolo. Discover simple pizza-making techniques with hands and roller, enjoy the creative process and taste your freshly baked pizza, but not only that, you will see how to use one dough for many tasty creations as sandwich, pizza fritta, bread, wrap, calzone.

Step into the world of traditional Dalmatian cooking and discover how makaruni pasta has been made for over 300 years. Meet Baba, share a welcome drink, and get to know each other while she introduces the story and recipe behind this traditional pasta, passed down through generations. Watch as Baba shows you the dough recipe, explains the ratios, and kneads the dough in front of you. Once the dough is ready, cut it and learn how to roll makaruni the traditional way on a wooden stick. After rolling your own pasta, relax while the chef prepares the makaruni you made and enjoy tasting the dish created by your own hands. Celebrate authentic Dalmatian food, tradition, and a recipe that has been passed down through generations for over 300 years.

Experience an exclusive, hands-on Dalmatian adventure at our family-owned vineyard and orchards in the historic Kaštela hills. Taste estate wines, 7 homemade liquors, and savor Dalmatian delicacies, stroll through olive and almond groves, and fill, cork, and label your own wine bottle to take home—all while enjoying breathtaking Adriatic views, live accordion music, and a visit to St. Martha’s Church, the birthplace of Croatian history. Ideal for foodies, wine lovers, and small-group travelers seeking an authentic Dalmatian getaway near Split.

Step inside an authentic craft brewery experience led by the head brewer himself. Unlike standard brewery visits, this small-group tour gives you direct access to the person who designs and brews every beer. Walk through the brewery while the brewer explains the entire process from grain to glass, sharing his personal passion for craft beer, the ingredients he carefully selects, and the inspiration behind each recipe. Guests gain a deeper understanding of brewing techniques, hop varieties, malt profiles, and what makes Brewtal beers unique. The experience finishes with a guided tasting of five Brewtal beers in the taproom overlooking the Adriatic Sea. As you taste each beer, the brewer explains the flavors, styles, and stories behind them—creating a relaxed, personal, and memorable craft beer experience in Dalmatia

Discover Dalmatia’s craft beer scene at Brewtal Brew Co with a guided tasting of five different small-batch beers. During this relaxed and interactive experience, you’ll taste a selection of lagers, IPAs, stouts, and seasonal brews while learning directly from the brewer. Unlike standard tastings, this experience gives you the chance to talk with the brewer, hear the stories behind each recipe, and learn about the ingredients, brewing techniques, and inspiration that shape every Brewtal beer. The tasting takes place in our welcoming taproom overlooking the Adriatic Sea, creating the perfect setting to relax, ask questions, and enjoy the flavors of Dalmatian craft beer.

Become the master distiller of your own personalized gin. Embark on a journey to become the master distillers of your own personalized gin in this immersive workshop. Led by Habitat’s master distiller, you’ll dive into the art of gin crafting, creating a blend that is uniquely yours. Through hands-on engagement with the distillation process, you’ll select local botanicals to craft a flavor profile that reflects your tastes and preferences. Along the way, learn about the intricacies of gin-making, the rich history of gin creation, and explore the diverse palette of botanicals available. It's an experience tailored to unleash your creativity and passion for gin.

Go on an adventure and jump into our time machine. Look 200 years into the past . Experience the spirit of old Dalmatia through the challenges & magic of island life: - Discover the magic of an authentic ancient Hvar household. - Experience the uniqueness of ancient island life from long forgotten times. - Learn old crafts - Learn the skills necessary to manage the four basic elements of fire, water, earth, and air. - Find about the "eco-aware, zero waste, and nothing gets thrown away“ philosophy – essential for the resourceful and above all creative life of the islanders - Taste authentic traditional delicacies Don't miss out on this exclusive, unique & delicious experience - Visit us in the heart of Hvar island!