Georgian cooking class in Tbilisi: Learn to make khachapuri

Cook an authentic Georgian meal in a home kitchen, then eat it together

Maia and Nina's Magic Kitchen is a hands-on cooking class in a home in Tbilisi where you learn to make traditional Georgian dishes like khachapuri and khinkali. You spend roughly two and a half hours preparing an authentic meal, then sit down to eat it with the other participants and local red wine. The class runs in English or Russian and welcomes children from age 12.

The experience

What makes this different from a restaurant tour or a cooking demonstration is that you're actually making the food. You arrive at the home kitchen in Tbilisi and work through a menu you choose in advance: khachapuri (cheese-filled bread), khinkali (meat dumplings), eggplants with walnut sauce, or mushrooms baked in clay vessels. The guides walk you through the techniques passed down through their family, and you handle the prep and cooking yourself. Dietary preferences and restrictions go in the booking form so the menu can shift to fit your needs.

Once the cooking is done, you gather at the dining table to eat what you made, paired with local red wine. This is where the "magic kitchen" name makes sense. It's as much about the people around the table as it is about the food. You're eating in someone's home, not a commercial kitchen, and the class is built around that intimacy. The guides emphasize Georgian hospitality, which means you're treated as part of the family, not as a class number.

The class runs for about two and a half hours total. A live guide speaks English or Russian, so language isn't a barrier. Children are welcome from age 12. Public transportation is nearby if you need it, and service animals are allowed.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction in traditional Georgian cooking techniques.
• dinner (the meal you cook).
• local red wine.
• choice of menu (khachapuri, khinkali, vegetarian, vegan and other options available).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:00 and 19:30

Book up to4h before

AgesSenior (18 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Pets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Maia & Nina's magic kitchen

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to actually cook rather than watch a demonstration, and if you're comfortable learning in a home kitchen with a small group. The two and a half hours includes both cooking and eating, so it's a full experience in one visit, not a quick lesson.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What Georgian dishes do I actually cook in the class?

You choose your menu when you book. Options include khachapuri (traditional cheese-filled bread), khinkali (meat dumplings with beef and pork filling), eggplants with walnuts in walnut sauce, or mushrooms baked in clay vessels. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary menus are available too.

Do I eat the food I cook, or is it just a demonstration?

You eat it. After cooking, everyone sits down together at the dining table to share the meal you've prepared, with local red wine included.

How much cooking experience do I need?

The class is designed for all skill levels, from aspiring chefs to curious food enthusiasts. The guides teach traditional techniques step by step, so beginners are welcome.