Top Jordan Food & Drink Classes

This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Ahmed has been working in the tourism industry for many years now, and in 2022 he started hosting cooking classes in his home, with his wife, Afaf. Afaf learned to cook from her mother and grandmother, and later received professional culinary training through a program facilitated by the USAID here in Jordan. - Private and authentic cooking class in Amman in a local home - Learn to cook 3 dishes in a hands-on cooking class - Learn about traditional Jordanian cooking while sharing customs, traditions, and stories inspired by their rich heritage - Enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal served with mint tea or Arabic coffee - Pick up and drop off from central Amman hotels is included - Afaf and Ahmed can accommodate lactose free, gluten free and vegetarian meals, on request - If you have chosen the market tour option, enjoy a guided tour of a local market

Take a deep dive into the culinary culture of Jordan during this small-group cooking class. With your chef/guide, you’ll tackle making some of the most popular traditional Jordanian dishes while chatting about the country’s culture and food history. This small group of just six people or fewer means you’ll get plenty of personalized attention and hands-on time learning the recipes. Then, sit down to eat with your newfound friends.

Tourists visiting Jordan and the Holy Land area get extremely in love with the taste of our local food and spices. So imagine if you get the chance to learn our home-made recipes, cook the dishes by your own hands in assistance of a professional chef and instructor. Once the dishes are cooked you will enjoy a Jordanian Feast where you will gather around one big table and enjoy all the dishes you have personally cooked. We will also give you the chance to enjoy our Jordanian coffee or tea after your session. Don't forget to grab our detailed recipes in hard copy when you leave.

Overview Here is your opportunity to experience true, homemade Jordanian street food prepared exclusively for you and your party. Enjoy a culinary adventure with a local chef in the comfort of a private residence. See how the local Ammani people live. could be vegan restrictions. (Any other dietary restrictions should be discussed well in advance with the Chef.)

Join Um Ayemen and her family in Petra for a warm, home-cooked experience that feels like visiting old friends. Begin your visit with a welcoming cup of Arabic coffee as you settle into the family home. Then, mix and match activities — visit the local market to choose fresh ingredients, bake traditional bread, or cook Jordanian favorites such as Mansaf, Maqlouba, and stuffed grape leaves right in the family kitchen. If you’re short on time, you can simply join for dining, or stop by for tea and a friendly chat. As the dishes come together, share stories and laughter while learning about Bedouin life and family traditions. Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the meal you helped create — a true taste of Jordan, filled with connection, hospitality, and heart.