Santa Venera: Maltese Cooking Class with Wine

Highlights

• Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in a small group for a friendly experience
• Make traditional bigilla (bean dip), and sweet, imqaret (date-filled pastries)
• Explore the rich history of Maltese cuisine and discover traditional ingredients
• Taste bigilla, ġbejniet, pastizzi & other Maltese favourites as a local platter
• Sit down with the group and enjoy the traditional dishes you have prepared

Description

Step into the Maltese way of life during this three-hour, hands-on cooking experience celebrating the flavours, stories and culinary traditions of the Maltese Islands. Begin by preparing bigilla, Malta’s traditional broad bean dip, and discover how this simple yet distinctive dish has long formed part of local food culture. You will then make imqaret, one of Malta’s best-loved traditional sweets. Prepare the aromatic date filling, flavoured with spices and citrus, before enclosing it in pastry and shaping it into the characteristic diamond-shaped pieces ready for cooking. Once the cooking is complete, sit down with the other participants to enjoy a Maltese sharing platter featuring a selection of local favourites. This will include the bigilla you have prepared, ġbejniet (local cheeselets), olives, pastizzi and freshly baked Maltese bread with tomato conserve. Complement your tasting experience with a selection of Maltese soft drinks, wines or beer. As you sample the different foods and drinks, your tutor will introduce you to the ingredients, traditions and cultural influences that have shaped Maltese cuisine over the centuries. Finish the experience on a sweet note by enjoying your freshly prepared imqaret together. No previous cooking experience is required. Simply bring your appetite, curiosity and enthusiasm for discovering authentic Maltese food and culture.

Includes

Three-hour hands-on cooking class Guidance from a local cooking tutor All ingredients required for the recipes Preparation of traditional Ftira Għawdxija Preparation of traditional Imqaret Maltese sharing platter featuring local specialities Use of cooking equipment and an apron during the class Still water and a glass of local wine The food prepared during the experience Recipes to recreate the dishes at home

Excludes

Transport to and from the venue Additional food and drinks not specified in the experience

Important Information

• The activity lasts approximately three hours. No previous cooking experience is required. Participants will work individually, in pairs or in small groups, depending on the number of bookings. Please inform the activity provider of any allergies or dietary requirements when making your booking. Some dietary requirements may be accommodated when communicated in advance. The activity involves handling wheat flour, gluten and other common allergens. Comfortable clothing and closed, non-slip shoes are recommended. Long hair should be tied back during the cooking activity. Children (under 16) must be accompanied by a participating adult. The recipes and ingredients may vary slightly according to seasonality and availability.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund