Top Bucharest Cooking Classes

Great hosts and a fun experience

Dan and Patricia were amazing! We had a great time and they were so kind and gracious, providing great cooking instruction and stories about their life in Romania. I highly recommend this activity as it gives an inside view of Romaniams and their tasty food. Also, when they realized I still needed to make plans for the rest of my day, they'made arrangements for me to have a walking tour to learn about Romanian history during and after the fall of the Communist regime.My whole day with them was wonderful and the food, company and information was perfect!

Pati & Dan were fantastic hosts. They were welcoming and kind and the food was delicious too! Dan provided an excellent historical overview of Romania and he & Pati shared their love of travel. They clearly enjoy what they are doing!

We did this workshop with our family of four, what a valuable experience!! A very welcoming host and hostess who taught us a lot about Romania, while we prepared the meal together and of course enjoyed eating it afterward. Highly recommended for people who love food, a good chat and delicious Romanian cuisine. Fam. K. Netherlands

We had a fun time doing this cooking class. We went just after Easter and the class started off with a traditional egg cracking. Both dishes we made were simple enough we will be doing them at home when we get back. The papanasi was so good and really easy to make.

Patricia and Dan welcomed us into their home and taught us how to make delicious Romanian food. We had a lot of fun,great conversation and wonderful food!! Highly recommend.

Spent a wonderful time with Patricia and Dan in their home for an authentic cooking lesson. Highly recommend this experience!

Truly a wonderful experience which i enjoyed every moment of. Just make sure to come hungry as there is a lot of food to be eaten! I would recommend to my friends if they ever go to Bucharest 🤗

This is very recommended, I learnt to make Polenta and Papanași, both very delicious!! The hosts were absolutely kind, they offered traditional drinks and pastries, also welcoming me with a big variety of different flavors i loved to try. I would have this experience a million times again, best regards!

Dan and Patty are lovely. It was really fun and delicious, both for me and the kids. Highly recommend, you won't regret it.

I had a great experience with Patricia & Dan, a very friendly warm welcoming couple. Enjoyed both the hands-on cooking experience and the interesting talks we had (got the chance to practice my Romanian language skills, but they are both fluent English speakers). The food we prepared was very tasty. You also get the recipes so you will be able to prepare them at home. If you are in Bucharest this HIGHLY RECOMMENDED both for solo travellers and for couples. Make sure you come hungry.

There’s something truly special about being welcomed into a home that feels both cozy and alive — a place where warmth isn’t just in the air but in the people themselves. That’s exactly how it felt meeting Pati and Dan.Dan spoke with depth and passion about Romanian history, traditions, and politics — his insight giving each conversation a richness that mirrored the country itself. Pati, on the other hand, opened the door to the heart of Romanian cuisine. Her knowledge of traditional cooking, local flavors, and time-honored techniques was inspiring — the kind of wisdom only passed down through years of care and practice.They offered me a taste of Transylvania in liquid form — traditional local drinks that were potent, savory, and, by some standards, a little hardcore. I, of course, loved them. As a cook, I’ve always appreciated authenticity over perfection, and this was the real thing. If you’re someone who values presentation over flavor, this might not be your kind of experience. But if you’re a traveler, a cook, or simply someone who seeks out genuine taste and tradition, you’ve found your jackpot.Later, I went searching for Pălincă in the market — no luck. But I did manage to enjoy three mici, with bread, mustard, and a beer. When I told the owner about my hunt for Pălincă, he laughed and handed me a glass of cherries soaked in it. It was both hilarious and perfectly Transylvanian — strong, sweet, and unforgettable.

The Pati and Dan are very friendly and the food is great. You get to help make the food and sample some other Romanian dishes. Would definitely recommend.

This was an highly enjoyable cooking class and a highlight of our trip in Bucharest. The hosts are kind, warm, and welcoming; their hospitality made the experience so special. They also were so knowledgeable and we appreciated all we learned about Bucharest, Romania at large, and its history and culture; we had great conversations. Our group was only two people, but I can see this class being great for kids and big groups alike—there’s no need for you to worry about being technical or experienced; you will still have a lot of fun! In addition to the two dishes we learned to cook (bulz and papanași), they also provided a hearty breakfast and a variety of drinks.

A wonderful experience making a traditional breakfast! I would definitely do it again. Be sure to go hungry!

Wow! Wonderful class, I highly recommend this. The hosts are wonderful people and give a truly authentic experience. Highly recommend to anyone interested in Romanian culture.