The 14 Best Cooking Classes in Tbilisi

1.Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Learn to shape khinkali and prepare Imeretian khachapuri in a central Tbilisi restaurant hall. The chef explains dough, fillings, folding, Georgian food customs, and local stories. Wine, salad, farm cheese, and the cooked dishes are included. The class is advertised for six people, though larger groups have occurred.

“It was totally wonderful. Nice greeting, presentation of georgian khinkali and khachapuri. Spent really good time with other travelers and shared good vibes. The welcome wine was very nice, I also ordered another glass. Handmade khinkali is in my heart! Thanks a lot”

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2.Cook True Ajarian Khachapuri and Khinkali in Highlanders Style

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

At Chakandrila in Tbilisi, you’ll make Adjarian khachapuri and five to six khinkali with a local host such as Irina, Ella, or Tamara. Expect hands-on instruction, homemade wine, a generous meal, recipe notes, and a friendly home-style setting. Vegetarian meat fillings can be arranged.

“Incredible master class! Ella and Tamara are amazing chefs and super kind and happy people! We did master class on my bday and it was such a heartfelt experience and time! Highly recommend!”

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3.Maia and Nina’s Magic Kitchen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Join Maia and Nina for a private, hands-on Georgian cooking class in their Tbilisi home. You will prepare dishes such as khinkali, khachapuri, eggplant with walnuts, and baked mushrooms, then sit down with your hosts for dinner and local red wine. Pickup and drop-off are arranged at Vaja-Pshavela Metro.

“Great experience with Nina and Maia , just great day learn and cook the Georgian food, the family enjoyed it Thanks”

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4.Taste of Kakheti: Wine Tour Bread Baking & Churchkhela Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Travel from Tbilisi into Kakheti for an eight-hour group tour with bread baking in Badiauri, a Sighnaghi walking tour, Bodbe Monastery, Telavi’s giant plane tree, wine and chacha tasting, and a churchkhela workshop. English service is offered, with groups capped at 17 people.

“The tour guide Giorgi was awful and spoiled the tour by 90%. Hope you'll get a better experience with another guide. The place has its charm.”

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5.Nana’s Kitchen – traditional Georgian cooking class at real Georgian family home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

At Nana’s Kitchen in Tbilisi, Nana, Nina, and their family guide you through five Georgian dishes in their home. You’ll begin with homemade wine and a short lesson on Supra, then cook together before sitting down to a traditional feast. The three-hour evening is private to your group, conducted in English, and includes recipes to take home.

“Nana’s Kitchen was a truly wonderful experience. The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming—always smiling and patiently explaining every step along the way. We shared lots of laughs while cooking some absolutely delicious dishes together. The atmosphere was friendly, relaxed, and inviting, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I especially loved how they explained the history behind the ingredients and where certain dishes originated. It made the cooking session not only fun but also educational. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone!”

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6.Join a Local for a Market Tour, Cooking Class and Meal in her Tbilisi Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Meet Tina at Tbilisi’s Dezerter Bazaar, choose fresh ingredients, then cook two or three Georgian dishes in her family home near Tbilisi Mall. Expect khachapuri, khinkali, chakhokhbili, seasonal produce, family stories, non-alcoholic drinks, and one or two glasses of local alcohol during this private, English-language experience.

“My sister and I took this tour, Teona's mom, Tina was the hostess of this experience, she welcomed us to her home first and introduced us to her beautiful family, then she took us to the local market to get some food and stuff for whatever we wanted to cook with her (yes, she asked us to choose whatever we fancy to try from the Georgian cousine) and then back to her home to prepare for the cooking class and wonderful meal, she offered drinks and prepared the table with EVERYTHING, bread, georgian pickles, Tkhemali(special georgian plum sauce) she cooked us Mchadi, Romi, lobio, walnut dip and ofcourse the amazing…”

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7.One Day Kakheti Tour with Wine Tasting and Free Churchkhela

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend 10 to 11 hours touring Georgia’s Kakheti wine region from Tbilisi. Visit Manavi, Badiauri, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, and Telavi with an English-speaking guide, wine tasting, churchkhela, fresh bread, and mountain views. Guides may include Marie, Levan, or Veso. Lunch is not included.

“Tour Organizer was found very Gentleman and had organized nicely and covered all the points as scheduled under Khaketi Tour and given sufficient time at every location . Guide was excellent. He kept us engaged while traveling by playing group game or briefing about Georgia.”

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8.Taste of Georgia. Cooking-Class Khinkali, Khachapuri and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Join a small English-language cooking class at Georgian Cooking Classes Chakandrila in Tbilisi. With a culinary host such as Grisha, you will shape khinkali, prepare Adjarian khachapuri, learn Georgian ingredients and recipes, then eat your homemade dishes with Georgian wine.

“This was as my first time booking a cooking class and it was definitely a highlight of my trip to Georgia. Was a perfect evening with friends and our table side chef Grisha. Nothing like enjoying a meal you made, with a glass or two of Georgian wine. I made a request in booking to make Imeruli Khatchapuri and they satisfied my request. Communication was thorough throughout booking and the whole cooking experience. I would do this again in a heartbeat and bring more friends next time!”

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9.Military Road Marvels: Ananuri, Kazbegi & Khinkali Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Zhinvali, Ananuri, Gudauri, and the Friendship Monument. Enjoy a generous family lunch in Pasanauri, learn how khinkali are made, then reach Gergeti Trinity Church by 4WD and guided hike. Guides have included Qeto, Keto, and George.

“My bestfriend & I had enjoyed Georgia because of our superb tour guide Qeto together with Envoy's excellent driver. Thank you Envoy for letting us see & experience Georgia in 1 day.”

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10.Kazbegi and Khinkali – the ultimate mountain experience tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Leave Tbilisi at 9 a.m. for Mtskheta, Ananuri Fortress, Jinvali Reservoir, and Gudauri. A professional English-speaking guide, small group, air-conditioned transport, and khinkali tasting are included. You get 2 to 3 hours in Gudauri for skiing, a restaurant stop, or paragliding arrangements. Guide Luca has been praised for his warmth and useful local tips.

“The tour was amazing, I highly recommended this tour of course with our super nice tour guide Mr. Luca. He showed us the different side of Georgia. It was a long trip but we didn't feel it because every minute with our tour is super educational, eye catching and breath taking. He even shared information for other beautiful tourist spots like their summer capital of Georgia looking forward to come back. Lastly, my husband left one of his personal belonging they returned it to us. Their not only hospitable but also trustworthy. We are so happy we had this tour!”

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11.Exploring Heritage and Cuisine through Cooking Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $150

Travel from Tbilisi to ancient Mtskheta in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. With a guide such as David, visit Jvari Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, cook Georgian food with a local family, share lunch at home, and finish at the Chronicles of Georgia viewpoint.

“Our lovely guide, David, was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, informative and a safe and careful driver. Uplistsikhe cave village was really interesting - the steep steps and uneven walk over the rock was well worth the effort. We learned a few new things at the Stalin muRead more”

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12.Private Cooking Class with a Tbilisi Food and City Expert Dinara

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $148

Meet Dinara in Saburtalo for a private, hands-on Georgian cooking class in the apartment she shares with her family and friendly dog. Over about three and a half hours, learn to make traditional dishes from family recipes, then sit down together to eat. The menu may include khachapuri, khinkali, pkhali, salad, shkmeruli, and matsoni with honey and nuts.

“Last time, I rated here 1, it was because of the bad attitude from Viator's Help Center. If the staff contacted Traveling Spoon with necessary action, the host nor I didn't had to go through this unnecessary things.”

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13.7-Day Georgian Wine and Culinary Private Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $784

Travel privately from Tbilisi through Kakheti, Imereti, and Racha in a climate-controlled minivan with a local culinary guide. You’ll visit wineries, family cellars, monasteries, caves, and historic towns, take cooking classes, and enjoy six nights of lodging, breakfasts, dinners, tastings, and a final folk-show feast.

“If you want to learn about Georgia, its people, wine, food, history, culture, and make new friends along the way, this tour is for you!”

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14.Enjoy a Traditional Georgian Cooking Class and Meal with a Local in Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $152

Join Tina and her daughter Teo for a private three-hour cooking class in their Tbilisi home. Prepare two or three Georgian dishes, share a family meal, and taste local wine, chacha, khachapuri, khinkali, and churchkhela. Lunch and dinner sessions are available.

“We had a great night at Teo's house. She welcomed us into her home, showed us around and explained what we were going to prepare. Sho offered us wine, chacha and cheeses and explained everything she did whilst coocking. My mom and I also participated coocking.”

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