Italian Cooking Class in Sofia – Authentic Recipes, Option 1

Explore the flavours of home-style Italian food with an Italian cooking class in Sofia where you take an active part in preparing the dishes. Led by Chef Nemigenchev, this hands-on experience brings together culinary traditions, inviting aromas and a love of good food, from creamy Liptauer and golden arancini to fresh pasta, focaccia and sweet treats.

Italy’s romance, ancient history and sense of magic extend naturally to its food. Its cooking carries the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, with aromas that evoke places, people and traditions. This first version of the class invites you to discover the secrets of authentic Italian home cooking and bring those flavours into your own kitchen.

What you will make in Option 1

The menu introduces a variety of techniques and textures. You will work with rice and dough, explore creamy finishes and crisp crusts, and round things off with refreshing fruit sorbet and traditional biscuits.

• Liptauer — an aromatic, creamy speciality from the Trieste region.
• Arancini with mozzarella, leek and pumpkin — golden rice balls with a crisp exterior and a melted centre.
• Velvety risotto — explore the finer points of giving the rice its signature creamy consistency.
• Pasta dough and ravioli filling — make fresh pasta in the spirit of an Italian grandmother’s kitchen.
• Fruit sorbet — a refreshing dessert with a light, airy texture.
• Cornmeal biscuits from Pianezza — a traditional sweet treat with a distinctive flavour.
• Ligurian focaccia — soft, airy bread with a crisp crust and the aroma of olive oil and herbs.

Hands-on cooking in a working-kitchen setting

This is not simply a demonstration to watch. Every participant cooks actively and carries out the tasks set by Chef Nemigenchev. The class recreates the atmosphere of a working kitchen, including its pace, workflow and practical demands.

It is recommended for people who are interested in cooking and ready to take part in the practical work under the chef’s guidance. The advertised duration is 4 hours, but the actual length depends on the group’s pace, so the session may run longer.

Tasting the dishes and enjoying a drink

Once the dishes are finished, you will taste what you and the other participants have prepared. An alcoholic drink is served at the end of the class, during the tasting. No alcohol is served while the cooking is underway, helping everyone stay focused and keeping the kitchen environment safe.

What is included for one participant

• A place on the cooking class with Chef Nemigenchev for one person.
• Everything needed to take part in the class.
• A copy of the recipes used for the dishes you prepare.
• An apron.
• Mineral water, coffee or tea.
• A certificate of completion and a small gift.

Location, minimum age and group size

The class takes place in Sofia and is for participants aged 18 and over. You will join a group of people you do not already know. A minimum of 6 participants is required for the class to run, and the group is limited to 12 people.

Schedule and planning your visit

Classes are organised throughout the year on scheduled dates. The dates listed for this option are:

• 17 October 2026 at 13:00.
• 20 November 2026 at 17:00.
• 16 December 2026 at 17:00.
• 24 January 2027 at 13:00.
• 14 February 2027 at 13:00.

Registration is required at least 24 hours before the start. Buying a voucher does not confirm a booking for a particular date. Attendance must be arranged separately, subject to the schedule and the minimum group requirement.

The organiser’s cancellation condition

The organiser states that participation can be cancelled free of charge up to 120 hours before the booked class time. This condition applies to cancelling attendance with the organiser; it is not a general refund policy for Adventico vouchers.

Give a taste of Italy with an Adventico voucher

Choose an Adventico voucher for this class as a hands-on gift for someone who loves Italian home cooking, or make time to explore your own culinary interests. The experience combines cooking, tasting and recipes you can return to at home. Purchasing the voucher alone does not confirm a place on a specific class date.