Shop at Dezerter Bazaar, then fold khinkali and bake Imeretian khachapuri in a Tbilisi family kitchen, finishing with the lunch you cooked.
- —Starts at Dezerter Bazaar, Tbilisi's main produce and spice market, with a working explanation of what you are buying and why
- —Hands-on folding of khinkali, not a demonstration, with enough dough to get the pleats wrong a few times before they work
- —Covers three staples in one session: khinkali, Imeretian khachapuri and at least one pkhali
- —Lunch is the food you made, served with wine at the same table
- —Recipe cards to take home, written in plain steps rather than restaurant shorthand
- —Morning or evening sessions available, useful for fitting around a flight or an afternoon tour
- ✓ Market visit at Dezerter Bazaar with your host
- ✓ All ingredients for khinkali, khachapuri and pkhali
- ✓ Hands-on instruction in English
- ✓ Apron and equipment for the class
- ✓ The lunch you cook, with wine
- ✓ Recipe cards to take home
- — Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- — Extra purchases at the market for personal use
- — Alcohol beyond the wine served with lunch
- — Gratuities
- · The market portion is outdoors and can be crowded; wear comfortable shoes
- · The kitchen session involves standing, chopping and working with hot dough, so flag any mobility concerns in advance
- · Tell us about dietary restrictions or allergies when booking; a vegetarian version replaces the meat khinkali
- · Morning and evening start times are both available, checked at booking
- · Group size is kept small, usually up to six people, so book ahead in peak season
Is this a private class or shared with other travellers?
Both options exist. Private sessions for your own group and small shared sessions with other travellers are available, checked at booking.
Can vegetarians join?
Yes, the khinkali filling can be made meat-free and the khachapuri and pkhali are already vegetarian.
Can children take part?
Children old enough to fold dough and handle a rolling pin are welcome; let us know ages when booking.
What if I only want the cooking, not the market visit?
The market stop is part of the standard format because it explains the ingredients, but shorter versions without it can be arranged on request.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
A plate of Georgian chashushuli stew with fresh bread and vegetable salad on a wooden board. · Photo: JIP / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €176 ≈ $196 · 509 GEL | €176 ≈ $196 · 509 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €110 ≈ $122 · 318 GEL | €220 ≈ $245 · 637 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €105 ≈ $117 · 304 GEL | €315 ≈ $351 · 912 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €94 ≈ $105 · 272 GEL | €376 ≈ $419 · 1,088 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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