Cooking with truffles in Istria - magical cooking class

by EatIstria

About the experience

We meet at the Pula city center and then we head for our family farm – Scuola where you can learn to prepare a range of dishes we make for other classes with truffles from starter to desert (vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or omnivore). Discover and enjoy this Istria's most famous mushroom in plenty of ways through the preparation of true Istrian delicacies. Our cooking studio situated in Goran’s olive grove, 15 minutes way from Pula by car, will astonish you with all the great things happening here. This class is 7 hours long.

Free cancellation

Full amount up to 48h before the service starts

Min and max number of people

2 - 15

Languages

Croatian , English

Has to be booked in advance (minimally)

72 h

Private experience available

This service has private experience offers.

Offer and prices

Cooking with truffles (regular price)

€215.00

per person

Cooking with truffles (price if 5-8 people)

€204.00

per person

Guided tasting of premium Istrian wines

€45.00

per person

Cooking with truffles (price if 9-12 people)

€193.00

per person

Cooking with truffles (price if 12-15 people)

€182.00

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

Where best to learn to cook with this delicate mushrooms if not in Istria - region blessed by plenty of both black and white ones?

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

Remarks

On Sundays we charge 25% extra directly on the spot (on the price you can see here). All our programs are free of charge for children 0-6 years. As we need to source fresh truffles, this class has to be booked at least three days in advance.