The Peka cooking class – it’s a must!

What a cooking experience, a culinary journey with our Peka Cooking Class! Join us as we dive into the heart of traditional Istrian cuisine, exploring the unique cooking method in Istria called čripnja, or “under the bell.”

Every authentic cooking class begins with a local farmers market visit!

Cooking Class

All the vibrant colors and aromas of fresh produce awaken your senses when you engage with local farmers, learn about the importance of seasonal ingredients, and handpick the finest vegetables, herbs, and meats for our cooking extravaganza.

The Peka – so typical, so Croatian!

There is no better place where you can learn how to prepare a true PEKA than when you have an ancient olive grove all around the cooking studio.

Cooking class Istria

Being surrounded by the soothing rustle of olive leaves and the scent of Mediterranean herbs and with our expert chef guidelines, you’ll become an artist of PEKA cooking.

Peka – under the bell cooking class, photo credit by Croatian attractions partner

Dating back to ancient times, čripnja/peka is a baking bell made for cooking on an open fire. Čripnja, the Istrian variant, is made of clay, whereas peak, found in Dalmatia, is made from cast iron. Food prepared in them turns out neither cooked nor baked, but somewhere in between, crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. Veal, lamb, or octopus usually find their place in a čripnja/peka, always paired with potatoes and vegetables that soak up the juices.

Peka – under the bell cooking class, photo credit by Croatian attractions partner

Apart from preparing the peka, you will start by preparing an additional dish. Usually, it is pasta, but it can be something else, depending on your preferences and what’s available on the green market.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary culinary experience. Book your spot for the Peka Cooking Class, where tradition, nature, and delicious food unite perfectly. Unleash your inner chef, savor the flavors of Istria, and take home more than just a recipe – take home a piece of Croatia’s culinary soul.