Slovenian Cooking Classes: The 6 Best Kitchens

1.Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Spend about four hours with Irena, a molecular biologist and passionate cook, at Fonda Fish Garden near Portorož. You’ll learn to check fish freshness, clean and fillet seabass, prepare raw seafood safely, and cook a Mediterranean meal. Wine, water, ingredients, equipment, recipes, and dessert are included.

“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

Spend three hours in a small Ljubljana group learning to make štrukelj, a traditional Slovenian pastry passed down through Luka’s family. You’ll prepare the dough and filling, taste local wine liquor, prosciutto, cheese, and other specialties, then eat your work and take leftovers home. Jan may also host some sessions.

“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 $154

Meet Jerneja in Gažon, walk into the Istrian countryside with a professional hunter and truffle dog, then return to her home to prepare fuži pasta with truffles. You’ll taste tartufata, cheese, salami, Malvasia wine, and fresh truffles in a small group of no more than eight people.

“We had SUCH a good time with Sara and Liza hunting for truffles and learning all about their life in Slovenia! When people ask us what the best part of our honeymoon was, we always say our day in Slovenia! If you are considering booking, just do it! You will not be disappointed. After we watched Liza sniff out the truffles and learned all about how they hunt etc., Sara prepared a pasta dish with the truffles as well as delicious Slovenian wine and appetizers. I just can't say enough nice things about this tour!!!”

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

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

Meet guide Jerneja in Gažon for a small-group truffle hunt with a trained dog, then walk to an Istrian homestead. Learn to cook fuži with fresh truffles, taste local snacks, and share the meal with Malvasia wine under the pergola.

“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

Spend about three hours in Ljubljana learning to make Slovenian štrukelj with Luka, a local cook and culture fan. You will prepare the dessert yourself, enjoy cheese, prosciutto, drinks, and homemade wine liquor, then eat the finished dish with buttery breadcrumbs and sweet white wine. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Our Štrukli class with Luka was a fantastic experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. Luka’s expertise and clear instructions made the process of preparing this traditional Slovenian dish both fun and accessible, even for beginners. The hands-on aspect of the class, combined with Luka’s friendly and encouraging teaching style, made it a truly engaging experience. Sharing the class with other travelers added to the enjoyment, as we bonded over learning a new skill and savoring the delicious results together. We left with a deeper appreciation for the local cuisine and wonderful memories of the entire experience.”

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6.Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class

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

Join Luka for a two-hour, hands-on Belokranjska Pogača class in central Slovenia. You’ll learn the bread’s story, knead and shape the dough, bake it, and taste the result. English and Slovenian instruction, ingredients, equipment, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“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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