Is It More of a Guided Tour or a Cooking Class?

It’s both — and that’s exactly what makes this experience so special! First, you’ll discover Odesa’s vibrant food markets and culinary traditions. Then, you’ll taste your way through the city before rolling up your sleeves to prepare authentic local dishes in a dedicated cooking space. Everything flows naturally from one experience to the next, creating a complete culinary adventure where every delicious moment is connected.

Is This Experience Suitable for Complete Beginners with No Cooking Skills?

Absolutely! No one here is expected to pass a master chef exam. Our cooking class is designed to be just as enjoyable for passionate home cooks as it is for those who usually prefer eating delicious food to preparing it. Everything is easy to follow, relaxed, and fun — with plenty of guidance, laughter, and delicious results!

What Makes This Experience Different from a Traditional Food Tour?

A typical food tour usually ends with sightseeing and tastings. Our experience takes you much further! You’ll personally select fresh ingredients, discover the traditions and secrets of Odesa’s cuisine, prepare authentic local dishes with your own hands, and finish the day by sharing a delicious meal together. It’s this hands-on approach that makes the experience so much more immersive, meaningful, and personal — turning a simple food tour into a culinary memory you’ll treasure long after your visit.

What Are the Cancellation and Refund Policies If Your Plans Suddenly Take an Unexpected Turn?

We understand — life can be a bit like an Odesa tram: sometimes it unexpectedly changes direction! If you need to cancel your booking and let us know in advance, the following refund policy applies: At least 7 calendar days before the event — 100% of the total cost will be refunded At least 72 hours before the event — 50% refund 1 day before the event — 25% refund

What Dishes Will We Prepare During the Cooking Class?

The menu depends on the season, the availability of fresh ingredients, and the culinary theme of the day. We focus on authentic dishes and flavors that reflect Odesa’s rich food heritage and local traditions. Every recipe is carefully selected to create an experience that’s not only delicious but also full of character, atmosphere, and the unmistakable spirit of Odesa.

Can the Menu Be Customized to Suit Guests’ Preferences?

Absolutely! The experience can be tailored to your needs. If you have any dietary restrictions, food preferences, or special requests regarding ingredients, we’ll take them into account when planning your menu. After all, Odesa may be famous for its love of good food, but making every guest feel comfortable and welcome is just as important!

Is This Experience Suitable for Vegetarians or Guests with Dietary Restrictions?

Yes! With advance notice, the experience can be adapted to accommodate guests’ dietary needs and preferences. Just let us know about any restrictions when booking so we can plan everything accordingly.

A Culinary Day in Odesa | Food Tour & Cooking Class

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You can’t truly understand Odesa through sightseeing alone. This is a city that reveals itself through the way people speak, the aromas drifting from kitchens, the lively bustle of its markets, lively conversations around the dinner table, and passionate debates over where to find the best forshmak. Above all, Odesa has a remarkable talent for turning food into an occasion, a conversation, and sometimes even a little theatrical performance. Here, cooking is never just about following a recipe. It’s about remembering, comparing, debating, sharing advice, and, of course, treating your guests to something so delicious they’ll be talking about “that unforgettable taste” long after they’ve gone home.

That’s why “Of Course It’s Delicious!” is so much more than a food tour or a cooking class. It’s a complete immersion into Odesa’s culinary culture — from exploring the local market and choosing the finest ingredients to tasting traditional specialties, discovering fascinating food stories, trying your hand at cooking, and finally gathering around a table to enjoy the fruits of your labor. In just one day, you won’t simply taste Odesa — you’ll begin to think a little like a local, too. You’ll learn to recognize what’s genuinely fresh, what’s made “the proper way,” which dishes have real character, and which ones might look impressive but somehow miss the mark.

This experience is for those who want to do more than explore the city — it’s for travelers eager to discover its flavors, rhythm, and everyday charm. For those who would rather take home personal memories, new skills, and unforgettable moments than just another collection of photographs. And, most importantly, for those who want to leave Odesa with a satisfied smile and the wonderful feeling of finally understanding what authentic Odesa food is all about.

Of Course It’s Delicious!

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“Of Course It’s Delicious!” is much more than a food tour or a cooking class. It’s an entire day dedicated to discovering Odesa through its bustling markets, irresistible aromas, authentic flavors, lively conversations, and the joy of sharing a meal together.

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This unique experience combines several culinary adventures in one unforgettable journey: exploring a traditional market, taking a food-themed city walk, sampling local delicacies, preparing authentic Odesa dishes, and finally sitting down to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner made with your own hands.

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What makes this day so special is that you’re not simply watching and listening. You’ll handpick fresh ingredients, taste your way through Odesa, discover its culinary traditions and local food secrets, roll up your sleeves, and cook alongside your hosts. It’s a chance to experience the city by becoming part of its everyday life.

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Odesa is the perfect place for a culinary adventure like this. Here, food is woven into the city’s identity. The vibrant markets, traditional forshmak (herring pâté), freshly caught fish, smoky eggplant caviar, seasonal vegetables, and passionate debates about how a dish should “really” taste are all part of the local character.

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Designed for private groups of 2–6 guests, this experience is ideal for couples, families, friends, small corporate groups, and anyone who wants to discover more than Odesa’s famous sights — to truly experience its flavors, rhythm, traditions, and everyday charm.

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You’ll take away much more than a wonderful meal: the pleasure of discovering new flavors, genuine connections with local people, authentic recipes, hands-on cooking skills, and memories of delicious Odesa that you can recreate in your own kitchen long after your visit.

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By the end of the day, you’ll have experienced Odesa in the most delicious way possible: first tasting its culinary treasures, then learning to prepare them yourself, and finally taking home something far more meaningful than a souvenir — a warm, personal connection to a city that knows how to make everyone feel like family.

Your Day at a Glance

“Of Course It’s Delicious!” — A Culinary Day in Odesa

10:00–12:30

1. “Let’s Go to the Market!” — Discover Odesa’s Food Markets and Shop Like a Local

The day begins at the very heart of Odesa’s culinary culture — its bustling local markets. Combining travel by vehicle with walking, this experience reveals how Odesa locals really choose their fish, vegetables, fresh herbs, traditional delicacies, and seasonal produce. You’ll discover what experienced shoppers look for and what separates a truly great market from one that merely looks impressive.

This is where your culinary immersion truly begins. Rather than simply browsing the stalls, you’ll discover the secrets behind local flavors, get to know Odesa’s food-shopping traditions, and help select the fresh ingredients you’ll use later in your cooking class.
12:30–14:30

2. “A Taste of Odesa” — Food Walking Tour and Local Tastings

After the market adventure, it’s time to explore Odesa on foot through its food and flavors. This guided culinary walk combines delicious tastings, entertaining stories, and visits to places where the city’s unique food culture truly comes alive.

But this experience is about more than simply tasting delicious dishes. You’ll discover why certain recipes, ingredients, and flavor combinations have become such an important part of Odesa’s cultural identity. By the end of the walk, you’ll see the city in a whole new light — not just as a beautiful destination, but as a place bursting with personality, appetite, and its own unmistakable culinary character.
14:30–16:30

3. “The Very Best of Odesa” — Hands-On Cooking Class

The final and most hands-on part of your culinary journey takes place in a specially prepared cooking venue. Everything you’ve seen, heard, and tasted throughout the day now becomes a personal experience. Working alongside experienced chefs, you’ll prepare authentic Odesa specialties using the fresh ingredients selected at the market earlier that morning.

The cooking class is lively, relaxed, and full of enjoyment — no pressure, no complicated lessons, and definitely no need to be a professional cook. Whether you’re passionate about cooking or simply looking for a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, you’ll discover a few delicious Odesa secrets, share some laughs, and create dishes you’ll soon enjoy together around the table.
After the Cooking Class

4. The Grand Finale — A Meal to Share

Your culinary adventure concludes with a delicious lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you’ve prepared together. It’s a warm, natural, and wonderfully satisfying ending that brings the entire day full circle: the bustling market, fresh ingredients, city strolls, lively conversations, irresistible aromas, traditional recipes, and the special pleasure of knowing that today, you didn’t just discover Odesa — you actually cooked a little piece of it with your own hands.

Important

This experience is exclusively available for private groups of 2–6 guests. The itinerary can be tailored to seasonal ingredients, participants’ culinary preferences, dietary restrictions, and your preferred pace for the day.

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