Hvar Island Cooking Class: A Farm-to-Table Experience
Kornelija and Morana, a mother-daughter duo, hope to offer simple, authentic dishes from the Island of Hvar. So that people visiting get a feeling that they are at their Nonna’s house, tasting the very essence of the island and its gastronomic history. Together they wish to share the local Hvar cuisine, introducing travelers to ingredients that are native to the island.
- A farm-to-table experience in Hvar amidst a field in UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain, a beautiful outdoor settling overlooking the garden and fields
- Your Hvar cooking class starts with a garden tour and in your 1-hour hands-on cooking class learn to make Hvar salsa
- Enjoy a traditional 3 course meal served with an aperitif, dessert and wine
- Sample some local produce - goat cheese aged for several months in extra virgin olive oil, salted blue fish, olives, capers, and/or pickled sea flowers drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
- Great experience for those interested in experiencing culture through food
Options
Cooking + Lunch with Kornelija
What's included in Hvar Island Cooking Class: A Farm-to-Table Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hvar Island
Your Hvar cooking class starts with a garden tour, you will have the unique opportunity to handpick your own tomatoes and aromatic herbs from the herb garden. You will be guided through the field, learning about different types of tomatoes and herbs, native to the island. Then proceed for your outdoor cooking class. It is a 1-hour hands-on cooking class where you will learn to make Hvar salsa. The Hvar salsa will be made from scratch and will be used as a part of two additional dishes on the menu - octopus stew and bruschetta. Kornelija will guide you step-by-step to make the salsa using ripe tomatoes, herbs, garlic, onions, and local olive oil. You will chop and mix the ingredients to create a flavorful salsa, balancing the freshness of the tomatoes with the aromatic herbs. Then use the Hvar salsa to create bruschetta and incorporate it into a traditional Hvar octopus stew.
Inclusions
- Cooking class and home-cooked meal
- All Fees and Taxes
- A farm-to-table experience in Hvar
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Menu may vary depending on the season. If you have preferences please advice at the time of booking.
- If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies please advise while booking the experience online
- One aperitif and a glass of wine (red or white) are included in the cost of your experience. For non-alcoholic beverages, they offer a homemade elderflower juice and still water
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your host directly at their family field near Stari Grad on Hvar Island. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.
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Ticket Redemption
Host name: Kornelija and Morana Pavicic Host Phone: +385 992 938 024 Host Email: [email protected] Address: Put Gospojice, Stari Grad, Hvar, Croatia. 21460 Meeting location: Please meet your host directly at their family field near Stari Grad on Hvar Island. You can simply search for Poje Hvar on Google Maps. Here is a Google Maps link to her location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WSuwYwQLpmKYsGVu8 Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions. Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
