Khachapuri is the heart of Georgian cooking — a cheese-filled bread that has nourished Georgians for centuries and been adapted by every region into its own distinctive form. In this hands-on class in a private Sololaki kitchen, you'll learn to make all three major types from scratch, guided by chef Nana who has been teaching the craft for over 40 years.

What You'll Make

Imeruli Khachapuri

The classic round khachapuri from the Imereti region. The dough is made with kefir — giving it a soft, slightly tangy character — and filled with fresh imeruli cheese. You'll learn how to work the dough by hand, shape the round, seal the cheese inside without any escaping during baking, and achieve the perfect golden-brown crust. This is the foundation that all other types are built on.

Megruli Khachapuri

The Megrelian version doubles the cheese: suluguni inside and more suluguni melted on top, so the surface is a golden, bubbling cheese crust. The technique for spreading the top layer without disturbing the base is the key skill — Nana will show you the traditional method passed down through her family.

Adjarian Khachapuri

The most dramatic and internationally famous khachapuri: a boat-shaped open bread with an egg cracked directly into the molten cheese filling and a pat of butter melted on top. The technique involves shaping the dough into a perfect boat form, then timing the oven so the egg is set but still runny when you serve it. You eat it by tearing off the bread edges and dragging them through the filling.

The Experience

After making all three types, we sit down together and eat them with Georgian wine — the class doubles as a meal. Nana will share stories about Georgian food traditions, how the different types developed in different regions, and the role of khachapuri in Georgian celebrations and daily life.

Timur's Tip

Come hungry — you'll be eating a full meal's worth of khachapuri by the end of the class. And bring an apron or clothes you don't mind getting flour on. The best souvenir you can take home from Georgia is the knowledge of how to make this yourself.

Included

  • 3-hour hands-on cooking class
  • Private Sololaki kitchen
  • Chef Nana (40+ years experience)
  • All ingredients
  • 3 types of khachapuri
  • Georgian wine with the meal

Not Included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Personal purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the khachapuri class?

3 hours (cooking 2-2.5 hours, eating 30-45 minutes). We start at 10:00 and finish by 13:00.

What happens to the khachapuri we make?

We eat it together at the end of the class, with Georgian wine included. You'll leave full and happy.

Do I need cooking experience?

No experience needed. Chef Nana has taught complete beginners for decades. All techniques are explained clearly in English and demonstrated step by step.