The 6 Best Cooking Classes in Slovenia

1.Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $200Our pick

Learn to prepare fresh Mediterranean seafood with Irena at Fonda Fish Garden near Portorož, then enjoy your meal beneath pine trees by the sea.

“Irena's dedication to the sea, the environment and the produce we worked with is truly remarkable and takes this experience to the next level. I've always been somewhat apprehensive when it came to handling fish but through this workshop I gained knowledge that empowered me to venture into cooking with fish more. Did I mention that the workshop took place under a pine tree by the sea? The authentic surroundings made the time stand still while we worked on our food which turned out absolutely delicious. Loved every minute of this experience”

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2.Traditional Slovenian štrukelj Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Learn to make Slovenian štrukelj with Luka in Ljubljana, enjoy local wine, cheese, prosciutto, stories, and practical tips for Slovenia.

“our family of 4 had a wonderful time learning about Slovenia and how to make Stukelj. Luka guided us through the process and kept us occupied whilst the strukelj were proving or cooking. highly recommended”

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3.Istria – Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Hunt truffles with a trained dog, cook fuži pasta, and taste Istrian specialties in a small group near Koper, Slovenia.

“Sara was a great host and gave us a deep insight to the world of truffles. How to hunt, how to educate the dogs, to define the category and quality, etc. Afterwards she prepared a delicious dinner with truffles and let us learn that the easiest recipies are the best. We could highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Gažon – Istria: Truffles Hunting & Cooking & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $146

Hunt truffles with a dog, cook Istrian fuži, and taste Malvasia wine during this warm, small-group experience in Gažon.

“We loved this experience! Jerneja was a knowledgeable guide: filled us in on Gazon and Istria history, the history of truffle hunting and how to spot real truffles in your food. The lunch she served was delicious! It was an experience I’m so glad we booked.”

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5.sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Learn to make Slovenian štrukelj with Luka in Ljubljana, enjoy local snacks and wine, and take home a digital recipe.

“My partner and I took part in this incredible experience and I could not recommend it enough. Luka was so welcoming and friendly and also incredibly knowledgeable about Slovenia! We had such an amazing time making the strukliji and we will both take what we’ve learnt home having gained the skill - we also got to try an excellent selection of local wine and foods. Such an incredible end to our trip!”

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6.Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Best value

Bake Belokranjska Pogača in a friendly Slovenian cooking class with Luka, local stories, wine, and a warm bread tasting for $53.

“My daughter had arranged the cooking class as a surprise on a birthday trip to Ljubljana. I was expecting a fun activity but the time we had with Luka was even more interesting and enjoyable than I anticipated. Each step of the process was very clearly explained which allowed us to feel like accomplished bakers! As we waited for the yeast to prove, the dough to rise and our Pogača to bake, Luka shared some Slovenian wine with us along with a lot of information on Slovenia, its history and the landscape. He was a very warm and welcoming host, with excellent English so we could converse extensively on a…”

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