Traditional Cooking Class in Amman: Learn 3 Jordanian Dishes

Cook three dishes in a Jordanian home kitchen, then sit down to eat what you made

A private cooking class in Amman where you learn to make three traditional Jordanian dishes (a salad or hummus, a main course, and a dessert) in the home kitchen of Afaf, a professionally trained cook who learned from her mother and grandmother. Ahmed translates as Afaf guides you through each step. The class includes hotel pickup and drop-off from central Amman, a home-cooked meal, and mint tea or Arabic coffee. A guided market tour of fresh produce is available as an add-on option.

The experience

You'll start in the home kitchen of Afaf and Ahmed in Amman, where you spend two hours learning to make dishes that have been passed down through Afaf's family. The menu changes with the season, but typically includes a salad or hummus, a main dish such as Maqlubeh (upside-down chicken and rice), Mansaf (spiced lamb with yogurt sauce), or Musakhan (sumac chicken with flatbread), and a dessert like Harissah (coconut cake) or toffee pudding. Afaf speaks limited English, so Ahmed is there to translate as she walks you through the ingredients and the step-by-step process of each dish.

If you choose the market tour option, Ahmed drives you to a local souk before the class to pick up fresh produce. The market is known for its vegetables and fruits, and you'll walk through stalls while vendors chat with you about what they're selling. This gives you a chance to see the ingredients in their original form before you cook with them. After the market, you head to the kitchen for the hands-on class.

Once the cooking is done, you sit down at the family table to eat the meal you've made, served with mint tea or Arabic coffee. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Amman are included. Let the operator know your hotel name and address when you book. Afaf and Ahmed can prepare lactose-free, gluten-free, or vegetarian meals on request.

What’s included

• Private cooking class in a local Amman home.
• hands-on instruction to make three traditional Jordanian dishes.
• a home-cooked meal with mint tea and Arabic coffee.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from central Amman.
• Ahmed's translation throughout the class.
• optional guided tour of a local market with fresh produce stalls.

Options for this experience

4 options

Cooking+Lunch+RTT with AfafGuide in English · 10:00Pickup is included

Cooking+Dinner+RTT with AfafGuide in English · 17:00Pickup is included

Mrkt+Cook+Lunch+RTT with AfafGuide in English · 09:00Pickup is included

Mrkt+Cook+Dinner+RTT with AfafGuide in English · 16:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 16:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Choose the market tour option if you want to see where the ingredients come from before you cook with them. The standard class alone is best if you prefer to focus on the cooking and the meal without the extra stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What dishes do I learn to cook in the class?

You make three dishes: a salad or hummus, a main course (typically Maqlubeh, Mansaf, or Musakhan), and a dessert such as Harissah or toffee pudding. The exact menu varies by season, and Afaf will guide you through each one step by step.

Does the class include a meal?

Yes, after you finish cooking, you eat the dishes you've made at the family table, served with mint tea or Arabic coffee.

What is the market tour option?

If you select this add-on, Ahmed takes you to a local souk before the cooking class to explore fresh produce stalls and pick up ingredients for the day's cooking.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from central Amman hotels are included in all options. Provide your hotel name and address when you book.

Can the class accommodate dietary restrictions?

Afaf and Ahmed can prepare lactose-free, gluten-free, or vegetarian meals on request. Mention any allergies or preferences at the time of booking.