Uzbek Feast - A Guided Cultural Cooking Experience

Join us for a warm, immersive culinary experience inspired by the traditions of Uzbekistan. This special gathering brings people together around food, stories, and shared time — the way it has been done for generations.

During this experience, we prepare and enjoy three iconic Uzbek dishes:

• Uzbek Plov (Pilaf) – the heart of Uzbek cuisine
• Samsa – savory filled pastries, hand-shaped and baked
• Lepeshki – traditional round Uzbek bread

This is not a rushed cooking class. It is a guided cultural cooking experience, thoughtfully designed so guests can participate in the most meaningful and enjoyable parts of each dish.

Experience Highlights

• Prepare and enjoy three traditional Uzbek dishes
• Hands-on shaping, assembling, baking, and finishing
• Cultural storytelling and live demonstrations
• Relaxed pace with clear guidance
• Shared family-style meal at the end
• Small group setting for a personal experience

How the Experience Works

Some traditional recipes take many hours to prepare. To keep the experience enjoyable and unhurried, longer preparation steps are started in advance. During the class, guests focus on hands-on activities such as shaping, assembling, baking, and finishing — while learning why each step matters and how these dishes fit into Uzbek culture.

You will:

• Shape and assemble traditional samsa
• Form, decorate, and bake Uzbek lepeshki
• Learn the technique, timing, and traditions behind Uzbek plov
• Experience how all three dishes come together as a shared feast
• Sit down and enjoy the meal together — the Uzbek way

What Makes This Experience Special

• Focus on culture, tradition, and connection, not rushing recipes
• Hands-on participation without pressure or stress
• Suitable for all skill levels — no prior experience required
• A shared table and communal meal, just as in Uzbek homes

This experience replaces both a cooking class and a shared dinner.

This Experience Is Perfect For

• Curious food lovers
• Couples and small groups
• Tourists seeking authentic cultural experiences
• Private gatherings and special occasions
• Anyone interested in world cuisines and bread traditions

Class Details

• Duration: Approximately 3-3.5 hours
• Format: Guided cultural cooking experience
• Skill level: All levels welcome
• Group size: Limited to keep the experience relaxed and personal

What’s Included

• All ingredients and tools
• Guided instruction and demonstrations
• Cultural storytelling and context
• Shared meal featuring all prepared dishes

Good to Know

• This experience includes meat, gluten, and dairy
• Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance

• Come hungry — this is a full meal experience

Looking to book a private group or celebrate a special occasion?
We offer custom Uzbek Feast experiences for small groups — contact us to learn more.

This is more than a class.
It’s an invitation to slow down, gather, and experience Uzbek hospitality through food.