Italian Cooking Class in Sofia – Emilia-Romagna, Option 2

Discover the flavours of Emilia-Romagna with an Italian cooking class in Sofia inspired by one of Italy’s most celebrated food regions. In Option 2, you will cook with Chef Nemigenchev and prepare a menu featuring aubergines, homemade raviolo and a contemporary take on tiramisu.

Traditional Italian cooking brings a sense of comfort and pleasure to the table. Its flavours tell stories, and each bite offers a way to discover them. This class puts you at the heart of the preparation, working with ingredients, sauces and textures rather than simply watching finished dishes appear in front of you.

A menu inspired by the flavours of Emilia-Romagna

This version of the class features three dishes that combine the familiar appeal of Italian cooking with close attention to preparation and presentation.

• Melanzane alla Parmigiana — succulent, carefully baked aubergines served with a delicate Parmesan sauce that brings out the deep flavours of this classic dish.
• Raviolo with ricotta cream, pancetta and leek — homemade filled pasta that gives equal attention to flavour and texture. It is served with a velvety leek cream, Parmesan and a brown butter sauce to bring the dish together.
• A modern interpretation of tiramisu — a fresh approach to the much-loved Italian dessert. You will prepare home-baked ladyfingers soaked in aromatic espresso and combine them with a luscious crémeux for a rich, delicate finish in every spoonful.

Cook actively rather than watch a demonstration

Every participant takes a hands-on role in preparing the dishes. Rather than being limited to a chef’s demonstration, the class recreates the atmosphere of a working kitchen, complete with its pace, tasks and practical demands.

The class is recommended for people who are interested in cooking and willing to follow instructions and complete the tasks Chef Nemigenchev sets during the session. You get to know the menu by taking part in the work yourself.

The advertised duration is 4 hours. However, the group’s pace determines the actual time needed, and the class may run longer than stated.

Taste the dishes once the cooking is complete

When all the dishes are ready, you will taste the food you and the other participants have prepared. An alcoholic drink is served only at the end of the class, during this tasting.

No alcoholic drinks are served while cooking is in progress. This rule helps participants maintain their concentration and supports a safe environment for the practical work.

What is included for one person

• A cooking class with Chef Nemigenchev for one participant.
• Everything needed for the session.
• A copy of the recipes used to prepare the dishes.
• An apron.
• Mineral water, coffee or tea.
• A certificate of completion and a small gift.

Location and who can take part

The class takes place in Sofia. Participants must be at least 18 years old. This is a group experience with people you do not already know, rather than a private individual class.

A minimum of 6 people is required for the session to run. Each group can have a maximum of 12 participants.

Dates and arranging your participation

The course is organised throughout the year on scheduled dates. The dates listed for Option 2 are:

• 5 November 2026 at 17:00.
• 29 January 2027 at 17:00.
• 12 February 2027 at 17:00.

Registration is required at least 24 hours before the session starts. A voucher does not confirm a booking for a particular date. Attendance must be arranged separately, subject to the schedule and the minimum number of participants being met.

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 concerns cancelling attendance with the organiser and does not constitute a general refund policy for Adventico vouchers.

An Adventico voucher for a culinary experience

Make time to explore Italian cooking yourself, or give someone who loves to cook an Adventico voucher for this class. The menu offers a way to discover the flavours of Emilia-Romagna, take part in preparing them and bring the recipes home. Choosing a voucher means giving an experience, not immediately confirming a place on a particular date.