Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist

Beirut, Lebanon
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Join Marie in her modern, minimalist apartment in a suburb of Beirut, To learn more about Lebanese food, culture, hospitality and everyday lives. Her apartment has beautiful views of the river and roman vestiges. And is about 7km from downtown Beirut.

Marie taught herself to cook and has been cooking since she was 10 years old. She now has over three decades of experience cooking traditional Lebanese food for her family and friends. Cooking is one of Marie’s biggest passions and she is excited to share her culinary traditions with guests. Marie believes that Lebanese cuisine is passed down from generation to generation and it promotes values such as friendship, good relationships and family. Marie says, “you will always feel welcome at the Lebanese table!”

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Private cooking lesson and home cooked meal with your host Marie
  • Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Join Marie in her small kitchen for your cooking class and learn to make 2-3 authentic Lebanese dishes. During your 1.5 hour class, help Marie prepare from scratch a baba ganoush appetizer, fried meatball main and a pistachio shortbread dessert. Enjoy the meal you helped prepare at her dining table after your cooking experience.

Marie cooks a variety of traditional home-cooked Lebanese dishes from stuffed wine leaves to rice-based dishes to Lebanese mezzes. You will begin your experience with a welcome drink and a mezze spread of tabbouleh, humus, baba ganoush, fried meatballs with burgul and a garlic lemon dip. For the main, you might be served chicken, fish or meat served the traditional way with rice or potatoes topped with roasted seeds. Your meal concludes with Lebanese coffee or tea and sfouf, a Lebanese tea cake or a pistachio, date or walnut shortbread infused with orange blossom water.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Marie outside Maison du Pain, a cafe located on the Mkalles main road.

End point

Meet Marie outside Maison du Pain, a cafe located on the Mkalles main road.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian, gluten free and halal options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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