Join a local Uzbek host for an authentic Plov cooking class. Explore Siyob Bazaar, cook in a qozon, and savor Samarkand’s culinary heritage.
Join a local Uzbek host for an authentic Plov cooking class. Explore Siyob Bazaar, cook in a qozon, and savor Samarkand’s culinary heritage.
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Samarkand - Plov Cooking Class in a Traditional Uzbek Home
Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
⏳ Duration: 4-5 hours
Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, all groceries, guided cooking class, and meal
Overview
Delve into Uzbekistan’s vibrant culinary heritage with an interactive Plov cooking class. Begin by selecting fresh ingredients at Siyob…
- Samarkand - Plov Cooking Class in a Traditional Uzbek Home
Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
⏳ Duration: 4-5 hours
Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, all groceries, guided cooking class, and meal
Overview
Delve into Uzbekistan’s vibrant culinary heritage with an interactive Plov cooking class. Begin by selecting fresh ingredients at Siyob Bazaar, then proceed to a hospitable Uzbek home to craft this renowned dish from scratch. Master traditional techniques, cook in a classic qozon (cauldron), and savor your homemade meal alongside locals.
What’s Included
✔️ Private transportation (hotel pick-up & drop-off)
✔️ All groceries & cooking ingredients
✔️ Step-by-step cooking guidance
✔️ Traditional Uzbek meal with tea, bread & salads
What to Expect
️ Siyob Bazaar Visit – Choose fresh ingredients and immerse in local market culture
Uzbek Home Cooking – Chop, stir, and cook using authentic techniques
️ Enjoy Your Meal – Relish your homemade Plov with welcoming locals
Book now and discover how to prepare Uzbekistan’s most celebrated dish!

- Private transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Plov - Traditoinal Plov in Samarkand style
- Plov - Traditoinal Plov in Samarkand style
Experience the rich flavors of Uzbekistan with an engaging plov cooking class. Start with a convenient hotel pick-up and head to the vibrant Siyob Bazaar to select fresh ingredients. Then, in a warm and inviting local home, learn the art of preparing plov step by step using a traditional qozon (cauldron).
Once the cooking is complete, gather around a…
Experience the rich flavors of Uzbekistan with an engaging plov cooking class. Start with a convenient hotel pick-up and head to the vibrant Siyob Bazaar to select fresh ingredients. Then, in a warm and inviting local home, learn the art of preparing plov step by step using a traditional qozon (cauldron).
Once the cooking is complete, gather around a dastarkhan to savor your homemade dish, accompanied by fresh salads, bread, and tea, while exchanging stories with the locals. This experience beautifully combines cuisine, culture, and hospitality, offering an authentic taste of Samarkand.
Participants will not only master the preparation of plov but also gain a deeper understanding of Uzbek daily life, traditions, and hospitality. Whether you are a culinary enthusiast, a culture aficionado, or simply curious, this class provides a memorable opportunity to connect with locals and bring a piece of Uzbekistan back home.
✅ Includes: private transportation, groceries, cooking instruction, guidance from a local chef, and a complete meal.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.