Explore Authentic Georgian Cuisine with Local Cookbook Authors in Tbilisi

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Georgian cuisine reflects the country’s geographical position, with tastes and influences from its neighbors and distinct regions within the country. Katy and Acho will introduce you to a variety of Georgian dishes that include different meats and fresh breads cooked in a clay oven, robustly flavored with herbs, nuts and fruits like tarragon, coriander, sour plums and walnuts. Your menu might include khachapuri (dough stuffed with Georgian cheese), khinkali (meat dumplings with Georgian spices), shkmeruli (chicken in garlic sauce), eggplants in walnut sauce, tkemali (local sour plum sauce) and a variety of Georgian salads. For dessert, they might serve the traditional churchkhela made from walnuts or hazelnuts, covered in candied grape juice, along with homemade lemonade, tea or coffee.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Georgian cuisine reflects the country’s geographical position, with tastes and influences from its neighbors and distinct regions within the country. Katy and Acho will introduce you to a variety of Georgian dishes, robustly flavored with herbs like tarragon, coriander, and other Georgian herbs, sour plums, variety of meat meals, and fresh breads cooked in a clay oven.  Your menu might include khachapuri (dough stuffed with Georgian cheese), khinkali (meat dumplings with Georgian spices), chakapuli (a popular Georgian stew of lamb or veal flavored with onions, tarragon, tkemali (local sour plum sauce) and white wine), shkmeruli (chicken braised in cream and garlic), roasted potatoes, and Georgian tomato salad. For dessert they might serve a very traditional sweet called churchkhela made from walnuts or hazelnuts, covered in candied grape juice, served with with homemade lemonade, tea or coffee.

What’s included?

  • Private meal with your host Katy and Acho

  • Local alcohol

  • Non-alcoholic beverages

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • n/a

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Traveling Spoon

About operator:

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.

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