Discover Czech culture through food during a relaxed evening combining tastings, hands-on cooking, stories and a shared dinner.
We start with a tasting of traditional Czech specialties – cheeses, sausages, homemade bread, pickles, preserves and other local products – accompanied by a tasting of three Czech wines. Homemade lemonades, infusions and other non-alcoholic drinks are always available as an alternative.
As we taste, we will take you through the flavors, ingredients and traditions that have shaped Czech cuisine for generations. You will discover what people traditionally grew, farmed and preserved, why certain foods became staples of Czech households, and how history, geography and everyday life influenced what Czechs ate – and still eat today.
During the experience, we cook together and prepare three traditional Czech recipes: bread dumplings, potato-sauerkraut pancakes, and either fruit dumplings or kremrole. These are dishes and techniques that have been passed down through generations and are still very much part of Czech home cooking today.
The main dish is prepared by us in advance, allowing the evening to stay relaxed and leaving plenty of time for tasting, cooking, conversation and enjoying the experience together. We finish with a seated dinner, serving the bread dumplings you have prepared with a traditional Czech main dish, followed by dessert.
Throughout the evening, food is our way of introducing you to Czech culture, traditions and everyday life. This is not just about following recipes – it is about understanding the stories behind the food, spending time together and experiencing Czech cuisine in a personal and authentic way.
Our classes are hosted in an authentic and friendly way. Above all, we want everyone to feel comfortable, have fun and discover Czech culture and traditions while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and good food. To keep the atmosphere cozy and personal, our open classes are limited to a maximum of 10 guests.
If you are looking for a more extensive hands-on cooking experience where we prepare the whole menu together, including the main dish, check out our longer afternoon experience, Cook Authentic Czech with Grandma’s Recipes.
The experience lasts approximately 3 hours and is always hosted by one of us, and on some occasions by both of us.
The experience takes place in our self-designed Good Food Atelier in Karlín, one of Prague’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, inside a historic building around 200 years old.
Looking for a private experience for your family, friends or group? Private classes are also available on request.
Please let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.
