Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside

Wonderful experience! Visited with our 2 adult children. We all enjoyed learning about the family, farm, traditional food, milking the goat and hands on cooking instruction. Highly recommended!!

It was amazing and unique! The whole family was incredible. We learned a lot, cooked our meal, milked a goat, drank wine and had a delicious dinner. Great to get out of the city and into the beautiful countryside.

Our cooking class, meal and experience at Kameni Dvori was beyond our expectations. We had private transportation to and from our small ship. When we arrived we were warmly greeted by Nikki who served us a delicious brandy and some wonderful homemade crackers. We then toured the magnificent garden while she explained about all of their incredible agriculture. We collected fresh veggies, eggs and ate figs right off the tree. Next we went to the kitchen and prepared home made bread. Then we prepped the veggies. Of course Nikki served us delicious wine right from their vineyard as we cooked. She told us all about the centuries old family estate that we were at. She lit the hearth fire and we ate like royalty. Amazing fresh battered zucchini and eggplant with incredible homemade chutneys. Then the main course. And finally the most incredible flourless cake which we had help prepare. It was just me and my husband and our experience far exceeded our expectations. They also have a magnificent villa for rent which sleeps ~8 or 10. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience real life in Croatia.

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Amazing. We made 3 Courses and had a lovely time exploring the gardens, the property and family history dating back to the 1500’s. It was a fun relaxing experience that was so worth leaving busy and touristy Dubrovnik.

From beginning to end, this experience was exceptional. Even the transportation deserves a special mention! Everything was incredibly well organized, and our driver—who is a member of the family—was friendly, welcoming, and made the trip to and from the experience completely seamless. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted with a sample of their delicious homemade liqueur, and from that moment on, we truly felt like guests in their home rather than customers at a cooking class. Our hostess, Nike, was absolutely outstanding. She has such a warm and welcoming personality and immediately made us feel comfortable and included. Throughout the evening, we learned about their family, their farm, and their way of life, which made the experience feel incredibly authentic and personal. And then came the cooking! We made bread, chopped veggies, made pasta, and dessert and learned so much along the way. One of our favorite parts was touring their beautiful garden and picking fresh vegetables that would become part of our salad and dinner. There is something pretty special about picking ingredients from the garden and then sitting down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. The food was outstanding. Their homemade wine was equally impressive—we tried both the red and the white and thoroughly enjoyed them. Dessert was made with seasonal figs and was absolutely delicious and the perfect ending to the meal. We also really enjoyed the other family who shared the experience with us. By the end of the evening, it felt less like attending a cooking class and more like spending a wonderful evening cooking, eating, drinking wine, and sharing stories with new friends and a Croatian family. If you are looking for an authentic, warm, and memorable experience while visiting Croatia, do not miss this one. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip, and we would highly recommend it!

Our Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in the Dubrovnik countryside was a highlight of our Croatia trip. From the beautiful setting to the excellent food and warm hospitality, it was far more than a cooking class—it was a truly memorable experience. Nike and Katarina were wonderful hosts: welcoming, personable, and made us feel like guests in their home. The class was very hands-on, and they clearly and patiently explained the ingredients, techniques, and traditions behind each dish. We prepared bread, pasta (which I struggled with but they made look easy!), a flavorful chicken stew with a memorable sauce we hope to recreate in our own kitchen, and a light fig cake for dessert. The setting was beautiful, surrounded by countryside and the family garden. Using fresh ingredients direct from the garden, made the experience feel especially authentic, and everything we prepared for lunch was delicious. What stood out most was the combination of great food, a stunning location, hands-on learning, and genuine Croatian hospitality. It offered a wonderful glimpse into local life that we wouldn’t have experienced otherwise by staying in town. We highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Dubrovnik. If you’re looking for something authentic, personal, and memorable, this is a must-do. Nike and Katarina created an experience we will remember long after our trip to Croatia.

Katarina and Ivo were amazing Hosts. Incredibly welcoming and made the whole experience one we will never forget! The tradition and food which they taught us was truly unique and made it so interesting learning everything that has passed down through generations.

This was an extremely special experience of not only exploring a beautiful farm and experiencing some traditional recipes, but also learning a lot about the traditional way of life in this region. The family who run the farm were amazingly hospitable.

To be welcomed into this family for the afternoon/evening was a delight. The history, culture, food, garden and farm experience was so authentic and amazing. Not just a cooking class but a cultural experience, couldn't recommend any more.

Authentic rural farm experience with cultural emphasis on food, family, gardening and cooking/wine. Relaxed atmosphere, very kind host family that engage in conversation easily. Once in a lifetime opportunities with incredible views in Konavle.