Persian Cooking Class in Shiraz

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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

7 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Experience the flavors of Iran through this authentic Persian cooking class in Shiraz, where food, culture, and hospitality come together in a warm family-style setting. This hands-on culinary experience gives you the chance to learn how traditional Iranian dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients, local spices, and simple cooking techniques passed down through generations.

Guided by a local Iranian chef and tour guide, you will take part in the full cooking process while discovering the stories, traditions, and daily customs connected to Persian cuisine. During the class, you will prepare a traditional starter, main course, and dessert chosen from popular Shirazi and Iranian recipes.

More than just a cooking workshop, this experience offers a closer connection to Iranian home life and culture through food and conversation around the table.

Perfect for food lovers and cultural travelers, this relaxed and memorable experience will leave you with new skills, authentic flavors, and lasting memories of Shiraz. Reserve your spot with Compassimo today.

Highlights

  • Learn to cook authentic Persian dishes with a local Iranian chef in Shiraz
  • Enjoy a warm family-style cooking class in a welcoming home kitchen setting
  • Prepare three traditional Persian dishes including a starter, main course, and dessert
  • Discover Persian ingredients, local spices, and traditional cooking techniques
  • Take part in the full cooking process from preparation to serving
  • Learn about Iranian food culture and the role of meals in family life
  • Share and enjoy the homemade dishes together at the end of the class
  • Perfect hands-on cultural activity for food lovers and curious travelers
  • Relaxed and authentic culinary experience in the heart of Shiraz

Included/Excluded

  • All transfers
  • Professional licensed English-speaking guide
  • Ingredients
  • Dishes
  • Tea and herbal tea
  • Local sweets and fruits
  • Cake party (groups more than 6 pax)
  • Music instrument (groups more than 6 pax)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips to local guides
  • Personal Expenses

Itinerary

The Start – A Warm Welcome to Persian Cuisine

Your experience begins with pick-up from your hotel in Shiraz at the scheduled time. Whether you join for a lunch session or an evening cooking experience, today offers a relaxed introduction to Persian food culture and Iranian hospitality.

As you arrive at the cooking venue, the atmosphere feels welcoming and personal, more like visiting an Iranian home than attending a formal class.

The Experience – Cooking and Sharing Persian Flavors

Your cooking class takes place in a friendly kitchen setting guided by a local Iranian chef and tour guide. The experience is fully hands-on, allowing you to actively take part in every step of the cooking process while learning about the traditions behind each dish.

The recipes are simple, approachable, and suitable for all skill levels, even if this is your first time trying Persian cuisine.

During the session, you will prepare three traditional Persian dishes, including a starter, a main course, and a dessert. Depending on the day, the menu may include dishes such as Kashk-e-Bademjan, Dopiaza, Shirazi Kalam Polo, Shirazi Halva, or Ranginak.

As you cook, your host will introduce you to Persian ingredients, local spices, cooking techniques, and the role food plays in Iranian family life and gatherings.

Once the meal is ready, everyone sits together to enjoy the dishes in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Sharing food around the table becomes more than just a meal — it becomes a cultural connection and a memorable part of your journey in Iran.

The End – Back to Your Hotel with New Flavors and Memories

After the experience, we transfer you back to your hotel in Shiraz. By the end of the class, you leave not only with new cooking skills and recipes, but also with a deeper understanding of Persian culture, hospitality, and everyday life.

Language

English

Duration

Daily Tours

Start

Shiraz

End

Shiraz

Availability

All Months

Cancellation

Free

Frequently asked questions

  • Transportation: Pickup and return transfers in Shiraz are included. Transportation to and from the cooking venue is provided by private vehicle.
  • Start Time: The experience can be arranged as a lunchtime or evening cooking session, depending on availability and your preferred schedule.
  • Duration: The exact duration may vary depending on the selected session and cooking activities.
  • Cooking Level: No previous cooking experience is required. The class is suitable for beginners and travelers who are trying Persian cuisine for the first time.
  • Menu: The menu may vary depending on the day and ingredient availability. The class includes a traditional starter, main course, and dessert.
  • Dietary Requirements: Please inform us in advance about vegetarian diets, food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements so suitable arrangements can be made.
  • Meals: The dishes prepared during the cooking class are included and are enjoyed together at the end of the experience. Other meals outside the class are not included.
  • Group Size: The standard group size is up to 7 travelers. Larger groups may be possible upon request.
  • Family-Friendly: The experience can be suitable for families, although children should be supervised during cooking activities.
  • Customizable Experience: The menu and timing may be adjusted upon request, subject to availability and the cooking venue's arrangements.

The menu can vary depending on the day. Possible dishes include Kashk-e Bademjan, Dopiaza, Shirazi Kalam Polo, Shirazi Halva, and Ranginak.

Yes, dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Please tell us about vegetarian diets, food allergies, or intolerances when booking.

You will learn how to prepare three traditional Persian dishes: a starter, a main course, and a dessert. Your local chef will also introduce you to Persian ingredients, spices, cooking techniques, and the food traditions behind the dishes.

No. The class is designed to be hands-on and suitable for all skill levels, including travelers who have never cooked Persian food before.

Yes, children can participate, although they should be supervised during cooking activities. Please let us know the children's ages when booking so we can advise you on the most suitable arrangement.

The meal prepared during the class is included. Depending on your selected session, the experience can be arranged around lunchtime or in the evening.

The experience can be arranged as a lunchtime or evening session. The exact start time is confirmed according to availability and your preferred schedule.

It is a hands-on cooking class. You take part in the preparation and cooking rather than simply watching the chef.

Menu changes can be requested in advance, but they depend on ingredient availability and the cooking venue. We recommend contacting us before booking if there is a particular dish you want to learn.

No. This product is focused on Persian cooking, food culture, and hospitality rather than sightseeing. If you want to combine cooking with Shiraz's historical attractions, a customized experience can be discussed separately.

Depending on their nationality, most travelers will need a visa. We can handle the visa application process for you within 3 business days and offer a full refund if your application is denied.

Booking early gives you the best chance of securing top-quality hotels, especially during high seasons like April, May, September, and October when availability can be limited.

Absolutely! While our daily plans serve as helpful suggestions, you’re free to tailor your experience. Feel free to adjust your attractions and activities once you’re in each city. If you’d like to make significant changes, such as adding extra days or altering the itinerary framework, just get in touch with our support team.

Of course! In our private tours, you have the flexibility to opt out of activities that don’t appeal to you and replace them with ones that do. Your tour is all about your preferences.

We accept bank transfers and debit/credit card payments. For certain tours, you can make a prepayment in advance and settle the remaining amount in cash upon arrival.

Yes, indeed! As this is a private tour designed just for you, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. You can choose the attractions and activities that interest you most, and our guides will accommodate as much free time as you need in each city.

Our private tours are available in English, and in German, French, Spanish, and Italian upon your request. If you need a guide fluent in another language, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

Not at all. Our private tour includes a personal driver and avoids any challenging routes, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Ladies should wear a scarf to cover their hair, a long shirt that covers their arms and reaches just above their hips, and long pants. Feel free to express your style within these guidelines. Gentlemen should avoid shorts and sleeveless shirts, but otherwise, casual attire is fine.

Cancellations must be made by the customer in writing to us before the tour departure and based on the terms and conditions of Compassimo. For more information or if you need any assistance, contact our support team.

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Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 2-3 Pax 2 3 0%
2 4-7 Pax 4 7 10%

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