Top Slovenia Cooking Classes

Slovenia isn’t a country with a widely-known cuisine, and learning about it on your own while visiting Ljubljana isn’t easy. This shared cooking class not only teaches you how to make the traditional dessert of *strukelj*—sweet dumplings with filling—but helps you learn about Slovenian culture firsthand. Discover the techniques involved in this typical dish with plenty of guidance, thanks to the small group size.

With the guidance of our expert host, prepare to embark on a flavorful adventure through the heart of Panamanian coffee culture. During our event, you will: - Journey with our host Alex to explore the exquisite flavors of La Huella - Cafe de Panama, uncovering the secrets of its award-winning Geishas and Catuais. - Immerse yourself in the rich Panamanian coffee heritage as you discover the time-honored techniques and cultural significance behind each cup. - Dive deep into the art of coffee brewing with interactive sessions led by our seasoned barista. - Indulge in a sensory feast as you savor the complex flavors and aromas of our carefully curated coffee selection. - Enjoy the charming ambiance of Črno Zrno specialty coffee in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where coffee enthusiasts can gather to celebrate their passion in style.

Learn what goes into preparing seafood the Mediterranean way with this private cooking workshop in Portorož. This class takes place at Fonda Fish Garden and focuses on the skills and techniques used to cook fish and seafood authentic to the region. Items on the menu can include fish soup, seafood pasta, and seabass, all of which you’ll both cook and then later eat.

Whether you’ve visited Ljubljana before or you’re looking for a delicious way to get your bearings in this city for the very first time, this private tour sees you eating your way around town like a local. With the help of your guide, you eat and drink at hidden gem spots you’d easily have missed as well as at classic local spots that serve up famous dishes.

At our cooking workshop, you'll always be in the best company. I’m a licensed national tour guide, and my son is a passionate chef. Together, we make the perfect team. We’ll share with you the culinary secrets passed down from our grandmother—everything from recipes to preparation techniques, and the importance of choosing the finest ingredients. We are the exclusive hosts in Slovenia authorized by the National Ministry of Food Safety and fully certified to welcome you to our private home kitchen. When you return back to your own home kitchen and need a little extra advice, we’ll always be there for you. Because once you’ve been with us in our kitchen, you’ll always have a place in our hearts.

We will take care of you like you are a part of our family, welcome you and your close ones in a privacy of our lovely home, where you will dive in the Slovenian culinary experience, try traditional food and drinks, you will also learn about Slovenian history, heritage and our way of life. Together we will also prepare a traditional Slovenian food called Štruklji, we will have a lovely launch with the best and fresh ingredients and will visit our local straw hat museum, for which our home town is known for.

With the help of local people you will venture into the local forests and look for mushrooms. Bojan, as an expert mycologist, will help you answer all of your questions you might have about mushrooms. We will learn how we pick them the right way, how we behave in a forest, how we prepare and cook them and even how we can store them. Welcoming you into a home of a local family, you will also get a social and cultural view of the valley.

The event includes - mini-lecture on what is Specialty coffee, presentation of coffees that will be tasted by the group, setting up a cup-tasting session, coffee degustation, discussion with a group regarding experienced flavors, choosing favorites, Q&A and a give-away. Join in for an immersive coffee tasting experience in one of the best Specialty Coffee Shops in the heart of Ljubljana. Learn what cup-tasting is, how to evaluate coffee by industry standarts. Discover delicious and unique coffees sourced globally and roasted locally. Get your coffee-related questions answered by a coffee professional. who will be guiding you through the gustatory experience. Hosted by Slovene Coffee Degustation Champion and Authorized SCA Trainer. Only locally roasted Specialty coffee. Attendees will learn how to evaluate coffees with a unique digital tool used by professionals of the industry. Attendees will be able to take the coffee they liked most with them as a compliment.

Learn what a modern Barista profession is all about, get hands-on experience with coffee evaluation and preparation and sit official Specialty Coffee Association exams to achieve an internationally recognized certificate. Presented by the Slovene Coffee Cup Tasting Champion and an Authorized SCA Trainer, this event offers an exclusive opportunity to delve into the world of specialty coffee. Participants will gain insights into the production and processing of coffee, as well as learn the art of crafting and assessing coffee beverages. As a token of appreciation, attendees will have the chance to take home their favorite coffee. Moreover, those interested can opt to sit for the SCA exam and earn the prestigious "CSP Barista Skills Foundation" certificate. Join the educational coffee course hosted in one of the best coffee shops of Ljubljana.

Gin lovers—this one’s for you. Instead of going to a bar, take your Slovenian gin knowledge to the next level by visiting one of Ljubljana’s only gin and whisky distilleries. Enjoy commentary about the distillery’s history and how its signature spirits were developed and perfected; then, best of all—taste Broken Bones Gin and three delicious cocktails.

A journey into flavors, tastes and aromas of coffee, learn what affects the taste profile, how to evaluate coffee. Lots of coffees, taste experiences and exploration await you during a 7 hours long Specialty Coffee Association course at the end of which you will be able to sit practical and theoretical exams to achieve an international Certificate. Hosted by Slovene Coffee Cup Tasting Champion and Authorized SCA Trainer. Only locally roasted Specialty coffee. Attendees will calibrate their perception of basic tastes. Attendees will be able to take the coffee they liked most with them as a compliment. Attendees will be able to sit a SCA exam to achieve a SCA Certificate”CSP Sensory Skills Foundation”

Find out about nuances of coffee production and development of the industry, learn how to make espresso and espresso based beverages and try locally freshly roasted Specialty coffee. Get your coffee-related questions answered and curiosity satisfied by a coffee professional who will be guiding you through the gustatory and educational experience. 1. Hosted by Slovene Coffee Degustation Champion and Authorized SCA Trainer 2. Only locally roasted Specialty coffee 3. Attendees will learn how coffee is produced, processed and also how to make coffee drinks themselves 4. Attendees will be able to take the coffee they liked most with them as a compliment. Join the educational coffee journey hosted in one of the best coffee shops of Ljubljana.

Your pralines are created from your own unique recipes and often feature distinctive local ingredients such as buckwheat, tarragon, chestnut honey, rose water, blueberries, walnuts, and Williams pear brandy. These flavours connect your chocolates with the local environment and give each praline its own character and story. Every chocolate product in your workshop is made entirely by hand. We use only premium-quality chocolate with a clearly defined geographical origin. Your milk chocolate comes from the San Martín region of Peru, while your dark chocolate is made with the highly aromatic Arriba Nacional cocoa from Ecuador

Step into Broken Bones Distillery in Ljubljana for a unique 90-minute tasting journey showcasing Slovenia's finest spirits. Guided by one of the founders, delve into the craft of producing vodka, gin, rum, whisky, and brandy, all of which have garnered over 120 prestigious awards. Start with a refreshing gin and tonic, enjoy tastings from various categories, and choose your own cocktail to conclude your experience. Perfect for travelers, cocktail lovers, and spirit aficionados, this immersive tour reveals the artistry behind each bottle. - Guided 90-minute tour through Slovenia’s most acclaimed craft distillery - Taste a selection of award-winning spirits including gin and whisky - Enjoy two premium cocktails, including one of your choice - Conveniently located in Ljubljana with public and private transport access

Delve into the rich heritage of Slovenia's whisky scene at the Broken Bones distillery, the first of its kind in Ljubljana in over six decades. This 90-minute guided experience, led by one of the founders, offers a fascinating look into the distillation process, from initial concept to the aging of spirits. Sample a selection of exquisite whiskies and indulge in a signature cocktail crafted from Broken Bones' finest. Immerse yourself in the story of passion and tradition that defines this unique distillery, where a shared love for spirits turns into a delightful journey of taste and knowledge.