Cuban Street Food Cooking Class in Sofia – A Taste of Havana

Discover the flavours of Havana with a Cuban street food cooking class in Sofia. If you love exploring a place through its food, this is your chance to turn curiosity into hands-on cooking. You will prepare island specialities with Chef Nemigenchev, then taste what you have helped create. Choose an Adventico voucher for yourself or for someone who shares your appetite for culinary discoveries.

A culinary journey through Havana

Cuban cooking brings together sunshine, rhythm and enticing aromas in an experience that engages the senses. This class introduces authentic specialities you can also make in your own kitchen. The menu takes you from the bread behind the famous Cuban sandwich through succulent meat and savoury pastries to a sweet coconut finish. Each dish reveals a different part of the island's food culture.

Cubano bread – the foundation of the famous sandwich

Learn how to make the bread at the heart of the iconic Cuban sandwich. The aim is that distinctive contrast: a crisp crust surrounding a soft, airy centre. You will explore the techniques behind it so you can recreate this taste at home after the class.

Mojo pulled pork – citrus, garlic and slow cooking

The menu includes tender, slow-cooked pork marinated in mojo, a citrus sauce with garlic and aromatic seasonings. You will discover the combination that makes this dish such a characteristic part of Cuban cooking. Its flavours evoke the small street-side eateries of Havana.

Croquetas de jamón – crisp outside, creamy inside

These Cuban ham croquettes show just how satisfying a small savoury bite can be. Their crisp exterior gives way to a delicate, creamy centre. That contrast makes them especially tempting, with a texture that seems to melt in your mouth.

Empanadas – golden pastries with generous fillings

You will also prepare empanadas, filled pastries popular in Cuban street food. With their golden appearance, aromatic filling and rich flavour, they introduce another side of the island's cooking through practical work in the kitchen.

Gremolata – a fresh citrus finishing touch

Explore gremolata, a fresh, fragrant seasoning with a balanced citrus flavour. It adds a finishing touch to the dishes and lifts each bite, complementing the Cuban character of the menu.

Torondu Coco – a coconut dessert to finish

For dessert, you will make Torondu Coco coconut balls, inspired by Cuba's sweet treats. Following the savoury specialities, this authentic dessert rounds off your culinary journey with another distinctive island flavour.

Hands-on cooking, not simply a demonstration

This is a practical class in which every participant cooks. Rather than watching from the sidelines, you will carry out tasks set by the chef throughout the session. The format reflects a real working kitchen, with its pace and particular demands. It is recommended for people who are interested in cooking and ready to take an active part in the work.

The advertised duration is 4 hours. The pace of the group affects how the session progresses, so the class may run longer. Allow for this possibility when planning the rest of your day.

Tasting your dishes and staying safe in the kitchen

Once the dishes are finished, you will taste the food prepared by you and your fellow participants. An alcoholic drink is served only at the end, during the tasting. No alcoholic drinks are served during the cooking itself, helping everyone stay focused and maintaining a safe working environment.

What is included for one participant

• A cooking class with Chef Nemigenchev for one person.
• Everything needed for the class.
• A copy of the recipes prepared during the session.
• An apron.
• Mineral water, coffee or tea.
• A course completion certificate and a small gift.

Location, age requirement and group size

The class takes place in Sofia and is for participants aged 18 and over. You will cook in a group with other participants whom you may not know beforehand. A minimum of 6 people is required for the class to run, and each session accommodates a maximum of 12 participants.

Schedule and advance arrangements

Classes take place throughout the year on scheduled dates. The listed dates and start times are:

• 15 October 2026 at 17:00.
• 18 December 2026 at 17:00.
• 25 February 2027 at 17:00.

Participation must be requested at least 24 hours before the start. An Adventico voucher is not a confirmed reservation for a particular date; attendance is arranged separately in line with the schedule and the requirements for the class to run.

The organiser's cancellation condition

The organiser's stated policy allows free cancellation up to 120 hours before the reserved session begins. This applies to cancellation of attendance with the organiser and does not automatically constitute an Adventico voucher refund policy.

A gift you can bring back to your own kitchen

Choose an Adventico voucher for a Cuban street food cooking class in Sofia if you want a gift built around participation, new recipes and time spent sharing food. Alongside memories of your culinary journey, you will take away copies of the recipes to recreate a little of Havana's atmosphere at home.