Georgian Cooking Class in Tbilisi: Make Khinkali and Khachapuri

Roll, fill and fold khinkali dough the way Georgian cooks do

A hands-on cooking class in Georgia where you learn to make khinkali and khachapuri, two cornerstone dishes of Georgian cuisine, from a culinary instructor in a family restaurant. You'll work through the dough, filling and shaping for both dishes, then taste what you've made alongside alcoholic beverages.

The experience

You arrive at a Georgian family restaurant and spend the next two hours working alongside an experienced culinary instructor. The class splits into two parts: first, khinkali, the soup-filled dumplings that are the pride of Georgian cuisine. You'll learn how to mix and knead the dough until it's elastic and soft, prepare the filling with its signature broth, and master the folding technique so they hold together when they cook. The instructor shows you the details that matter: the right proportions, which ingredients go into the filling, how to shape them so they don't burst.

The second half moves to khachapuri, the cheese-filled bread that comes in Ajarian or Megrelian style. You'll see how to prepare a tender dough and learn which cheeses stretch and melt the way they should. The instructor walks you through the different ways to arrange this dish, so you understand the variations you'll see across Georgia. By the end, you've made both dishes yourself and tasted them fresh, with beverages included.

The restaurant setting means you're cooking in a real working space, not a classroom, and the instructor teaches you how to find ingredients and follow the recipes at home. Public transportation stops nearby, so getting there doesn't require a car.

What’s included

• Master class instruction on making Georgian khinkali and khachapuri.
• tasting of the dishes you prepare.
• alcoholic beverages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 75 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French, German 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.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Georgian Promenade

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself under the instructor's guidance, so this suits anyone who wants to learn the technique hands-on rather than watch a demonstration. The class is shared, meaning you'll be cooking alongside other travelers in the same restaurant space.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Russian.

What exactly do I make during this cooking class?

You make two dishes: khinkali, which are meat, cheese or mushroom dumplings in broth wrapped in dough, and khachapuri, which is cheese in dough with an egg yolk (Ajarian style) or double cheese (Megrelian style). The instructor teaches you the dough, filling and shaping for both.

Do I get to eat what I cook?

Yes. You taste the khinkali and khachapuri you've made during the class, along with alcoholic beverages.

How long does the class take?

The class runs for two hours, covering both dishes from dough to tasting.

Is there a minimum age for this class?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate.