GastronomySamarkand

Samarkand Plov: Master Class with a Local Chef

Immerse yourself in Uzbekistan's culinary culture together with a local chef in an atmospheric ethno-courtyard. You'll experience a full immersion into tradition — from baking bread in a tandoor to preparing authentic Uzbek plov step by step: zirvak, rice, and slow simmering. While the plov simmers, try your hand at ceramic painting inspired by local ornaments. The day concludes with a generous dastarkhan feast — you'll taste the plov you cooked yourself, along with national dishes and drinks, in welcoming company. A perfect choice for those who want to get closer to the local culture and cuisine of Samarkand.

Highlights

Cooking plov under the guidance of a chef
Baking traditional bread in a tandoor
Ceramic painting with traditional patterns
A generous dastarkhan with self-cooked dishes
The atmosphere of a genuine Uzbek ethno-courtyard

Day-by-day itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to a cozy ethno-courtyard, where you'll be welcomed with tea and dried fruits according to local tradition. First, you'll take part in baking authentic Uzbek bread in a tandoor, then — under the guidance of an experienced chef — prepare plov step by step, from the zirvak to the slow-simmered rice. While the dish simmers, enjoy a master class in painting traditional ceramic jugs. The highlight of the day is a generous dastarkhan feast: lunch featuring the plov you cooked yourself, national dishes, and drinks. After lunch, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.