Cooking class in Istria: Čripnja/peka preparation class

About the experience

We meet at the Pula city center, and we source the best pieces of fish and meat Pula’s food market can offer. Then we head for our family farm – Scuola (15 minutes from Pula by car), where we are cooking meat or seafood under čripnja (peka), traditional Istrian (Dalmatian) baking method. Čripnja/peka is a baking bell used for cooking over an open fire that dates to ancient times. Čripnja/peka is often made with veal, lamb, or octopus, and are generally served with potatoes and vegetables to suck up the juices. Food prepared like this is neither cooked nor baked, but mixture of both - crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. While we wait for peka to be ready we will prepare an additional dish, usually pasta. It can be something else based on your wishes. This class is 6 hours long.

Free cancellation

Full amount up to 48h before the service starts

Min and max number of people

2 - 15

Languages

Croatian, English, Spanish

Has to be booked in advance (minimally)

48 h

Private experience available

This service has private experience offers.

Time to respond

Up to 2 hours

Offer and prices

Guided tasting of premium Istrian wines

€45.00

per person

Čripnja or peka class (regular price)

€155.00

per person

Čripnja or peka class (price if 12-15 people)

€131.00

per person

Čripnja or peka class (price if 5-8 people)

€147.00

per person

Čripnja or peka class (price if 9-12 people)

€139.00

per person

What exactly is included

guidance and cooking with a household cook
tour of Pula's fish and green market, where we source all ingredients
welcome drink
brunch before we start the class
three-course meal (starter, main, dessert)
one bottle (0.75 L) of quality Istrian wine
all ingredients and materials
coffee and/or digestif (rakija, herb infused liquors...)
guided tasting of premium Istrian wines (optional)
transfer from Pula to Scuola and back

Location or meeting point

If you think you might have trouble finding the exact location, do not worry. Upon booking confirmation we will deliver exact coordinates to your email address. In your voucher you will receive instructions on how to reach the location correctly, as well (if provided by the host). Some agencies will let you pick among several pick-up locations or pick you at the specific location of your own choice (e.g. your apartment). This is why they have your phone number and you have theirs - so you can easily arrange this over the phone.

Need a transfer to the location?

After booking your experience you will have an option to book a transfer to the destination, as well.

Why this local experience is authentic

The scent of sea, of wild fennel, of dry stone walls baked under midday August sun, of heated olive oil on which my grandmother Ana fried eggs, her fragrant and potent sheep cheese, her Istrian pršut and sausages, tomatoes and watermelons, al dente gnocchi with rooster žgvacet or even her homemade wine. This is the inspiration for EatIstria.

Surrounding area

Rijeka 110km
Medulin 11km
Rovinj 37km
Poreč 55km
Pazin 55km
Umag 87km

Additional features

Characteristics

Free transfer
Suitable for children
Local products available for purchase
Pets allowed
Kosher food
Halal food
Mobile phone charger
Free parking

Remarks

On Sundays we charge 25% extra. All our programs are free of charge for children 0-6 years. In case of bad weather preventing us setting open fire, we prepare this dish in oven.