Hands-On Burek and Bosnian Cooking Class w Lunch in Mostar

Roll burek dough by hand, stuff dolma and bake hurmasice with a local chef. Finish with a three-course lunch paired with unlimited wine and rakija. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
Step inside Food House Mostar and straight into the heart of Bosnian home cooking.

Your cooking instructor welcomes you with a glass of rakija, local wine, or a non-alcoholic beverage and a generous spread of traditional meze — smoked meats, fresh cheese, ajvar, and seasonal bites. This is how every Bosnian gathering begins: around a table, with something to eat and a story to share.

Once you are settled, the hands-on cooking starts. You will work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to prepare three of Bosnia's most iconic dishes completely from scratch.

First up: burek. You will learn to stretch paper-thin sheets of dough by hand — the traditional technique passed down through generations of Bosnian home cooks — then layer and fill them to create the country's most famous pastry.

Next, you will prepare dolma and japrak, carefully stuffing vegetables and vine leaves with a seasoned rice and meat filling. Finally, you will mix and shape hurmasice, a syrup-soaked semolina dessert that rounds out every Bosnian celebration.

Your instructor guides every step with clear, easy-to-follow directions and shares the shortcuts and tricks that make these recipes work in any kitchen. No prior cooking experience is needed — the class is designed so complete beginners feel confident and experienced cooks pick up new techniques.

Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available, so everyone gets a full hands-on experience regardless of dietary preferences.

When the cooking is done, everyone sits down together for a full three-course lunch made entirely from what you have just prepared. Wine and rakija flow freely throughout — this is Bosnia, after all.

Before you leave, you will receive a printed recipe booklet covering every dish from the class so you can recreate them at home. No specialist equipment required — just the skills and confidence you have built during the session.

Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, or with family, this class is a genuine window into the flavors, traditions, and warmth of Bosnian hospitality. The class usually takes place at Food House Mostar but may occasionally be held at Timber & Stone Tavern or another nearby venue. Regardless of the cooking location, your meeting point is always Food House Mostar — your instructor will greet you there and take you to the cooking venue.

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