Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers

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About this activity

This is a must do activity for travelers looking to experience authentic Lebanese cuisine and hospitality in Beirut. Your host Amal will pick you up from your Beirut hotel and drive you 20 minutes to her family home located in a quiet village in the hills above Beirut. Visit this beautiful house and garden that has been in the family for generations. Amal's father grows all their fruit, vegetables and herbs organically.

During your 3-hour food experience, learn to prepare a traditional Lebanese meal using family recipes. This is a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to cook an authentic Lebanese appetizer, salad and dessert. After cooking, sit down with the family at their dining table to enjoy the authentic Lebanese meal you helped prepare. Your class is taught by two women who love cooking and feeding people and prepare meals with the utmost love and care. Immerse yourself into this meaningful cultural and culinary experience and experience the Lebanese way of life over food!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Traveling Spoon

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Gratuities
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Included: Private cooking lesson and authentic Lebanese lunch with your host Amal

Itinerary

This private, authentic cooking and dining experience takes place in Amal’s beautiful, classic Lebanese family home, which has a fire place and lovely terrace with views of the capital. Aramoun, a suburb outside Beirut where Amal’s home is located, is surrounded by gardens and lovely residential homes. Relax in her home with a refreshing drink in hand as Amal gives you an introduction to Lebanese cuisine and its history. Later join Amal and her mother for a 1-hour hands-on cooking experience in their home kitchen. Learn to cook a Lebanese appetizer, salad and a dessert created from family recipes, using authentic Lebanese cooking techniques and ingredients. After cooking, join Amal and her parents at the dining table to enjoy the traditional Lebanese meal you helped prepare. Your menu might include dishes such as chickpeas with lemon, olive oil and garlic sauce, tabouli (a salad), kibbi (minced meat with herbs and nuts) and mtabal (grilled, mashed eggplant added to tahini, lemon juice and garlic). You will end your meal with a dessert of maakaroun, deep fried semolina fingers soaked in sugar syrup.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Le Gray, Beirut
Al Habtoor Grand

Amal will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Beirut hotel listed in your booking and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience.

Using your ticket

Amal will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Beirut hotel listed in your booking and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience. Please ensure your host knows where you are staying. Here is Amal's contact information, in case you need assistance: Email: [email protected] and Phone: +961 707 969 79.

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!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or food preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian, vegan and halal meals can be provided, please advise at time of booking if required