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Learn to make banitsa in a cozy home with panoramic views. Enjoy a short walk, local stories, a glass of wine, and cheese tasting. Take home or enjoy your warm, freshly baked pastry.

Highlights

• Savor the taste of Bulgarian home cooking with a hands-on baking class
• Enjoy a walk with a local host
• Learn to make banitsa, a traditional Bulgarian pastry, from scratch
• Sample a glass of local Bulgarian wine as you bake
• Take home your freshly baked banitsa or enjoy it hot out of the oven

Description

We’ll meet at James Bourchier metro station (Zlaten Rog exit), just next to Hotel Marinela. From there, we’ll take a short walk to my nearby home. Along the way, I’ll share stories about Sofia’s neighborhoods and daily life. At the apartment—a cozy, top-floor home with a beautiful view of the city and Mount Vitosha—you’ll be welcomed into a traditional Bulgarian kitchen. Together, we’ll prepare banitsa from scratch: a delicious filo pastry filled with eggs, cheese, and yogurt. As your banitsa bakes in the oven, I’ll serve a platter of local cheeses and cured meats, along with a glass of boutique Bulgarian wine. This is your chance to relax on the balcony, ask questions, and discover more about Bulgarian food culture. By the end of our session, you’ll take home your homemade banitsa—or enjoy it warm on the spot. You’ll leave with a new skill, full stomach, and a taste of true Bulgarian hospitality. This is a home-hosted experience, not a professional cooking school—perfect for travelers who want to connect with local people in an authentic way.

Includes

Hands‑on banitsa baking class with all traditional ingredients and tools Unlimited pours of boutique Bulgarian wine Platter of local cheeses and cured lukanka sausage Stunning balcony views of Sofia and Mount Vitosha Take your freshly baked banitsa home

Important Information

• Meeting point: James Bourchier Metro Station (Zlaten Rog exit) The class takes place in a private home (not a restaurant) Duration: approx. 2–2.5 hours Includes: all ingredients, banitsa baking lesson, 1 glass of wine, local cheese tasting No prior cooking experience needed—just bring your curiosity!

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund