Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers

About this experience

This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Ahmed has been working in the tourism industry for many years now, and in 2022 he started hosting cooking classes in his home, with his wife, Afaf. Afaf learned to cook from her mother and grandmother, and later received professional culinary training through a program facilitated by the USAID here in Jordan.

- Private and authentic cooking class in Amman in a local home
- Learn to cook 3 dishes in a hands-on cooking class
- Learn about traditional Jordanian cooking while sharing customs, traditions, and stories inspired by their rich heritage
- Enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal served with mint tea or Arabic coffee
- Pick up and drop off from central Amman hotels is included
- Afaf and Ahmed can accommodate lactose free, gluten free and vegetarian meals, on request
- If you have chosen the market tour option, enjoy a guided tour of a local market

At a glance

• Duration: 3 hr
• Private experience

Itinerary and highlights

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Ahmed, Afaf and their daughters, Reema and Jana will welcome you to their traditional home in Amman. You will be welcomed with Arabic coffee and later join the family at the dining table to enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal. Don your apron and join Afaf in her home kitchen to learn to cook a traditional Jordanian meal. In your 2-hour hands-on Amman cooking class, learn to make a salad or hummus, main dish and dessert. Afaf speaks limited English, so Ahmed will be present to translate. She will introduce you to the ingredients and guide you through the step by step process of making the dishes that she learned to cook from her mother and grandmother.

If you choose the market tour option, Ahmed will drive you to a popular local market. This is a market for fresh produce with some of the best vegetables and fruits in Amman. Take a stroll through the souk and enjoy the vibrant smells and the stalls filled with brightly colored, fresh fruits and vegetables. Enjoy the entertaining interactions with the vendors, while you pick up a few ingredients for your cooking class.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Languages and tickets

• English — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Traveling Spoon

Accessibility and practical details

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
• Menu may vary depending on the season
• Private, personalized experience
• Afaf and Ahmed can accommodate lactose free, gluten free and vegetarian meals, on request
• Your experience cost includes pick up and drop off from a central Amman hotel. Please include your hotel name and address while booking.

Cancellation policy

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