Authentic Cooking Class + Tour of Berat

Chef Qato's Cooking Class 

Welcoming guests into your home is serious business in Albania.

"Besa" the core of an ancient Albanian code of honor requires hosts to protect guests and to look after them with care and gratitude.

Want a taste of this hospitality in 2025?

We would love to give you the experience of visiting a local home where you can join the family in cooking up a traditional feast. 

You will take turns helping to knead "byrek" dough, roll the layers, and do other preparations for the meal. Then, we will sit amongst our newfound friends and enjoy the flavors of the fresh produce we cooked up in Qato's kitchen. 

The day will begin with pick up from Tirana. It includes transport, a hearty memorable lunch, a quick tour of Berat's castle and a stroll through the picturesque Mangalem area of town. 

Don't miss this chance to visit this 2000-year-old town!

You'll leave with recipe cards to make this amazing meal in your home and with lifetime memories!

Tentative Itinerary

09:00 –  Depart from Tirane 

11:00 –  Arrive at Chef Qato's home for the cooking class

13:00 –  Eat lunch together 

14:00 –  Leave for a short tour of the castle, Byzantine churches, and the Mangalem Quarter

16:00 –  Depart for Tirana

18:00 –  Arrive back in Tirana

What’s Included:

• Round-trip transportation from Tirana

• Cooking class & lunch

• Glass of raki

• Guided walking tour of Berat

• Recipe cards to take home

Testimonials

"Sarah was fantastic. Her sweet spirit and enthusiasm is contagious."

- CarrieAnn, USA

"The tour was great. A good amount of walking, history, architecture and culture."

- Aliya, Kazakhstan

"We joined Josh, Sarah, and Bailey for a tour of Berat which included an amazing time learning to cook Albanian dishes at a local home. This day-trip was so fun!!"

- Olivia, USA

"Great insights from Josh."

- Dwight, USA

"Highly recommended for insightful and engaging tours!"

- Sajida, Pakistan

"The best part was tasting all the fresh dishes we made amongst a table of new found friends (or family).Highly recommend!"

-
S.A., Australia 

Note: The dishes you will learn to make include eggs, milk, flour, ground beef, and vegetables. Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions, and we will do our best to accommodate.