Nana’s Kitchen – traditional Georgian cooking class at real Georgian family home

Georgian food makes the most sense when you understand the Supra, the long, generous feast where food, wine, toasts, and company matter as much as the cooking. At Nana’s Kitchen, you do not simply watch a chef prepare dishes. You cook five recipes in a real family home, then eat them in the traditional style.

I like two things right away: Nana and Nina teach patiently, and the small private setting gives you room to work instead of standing behind a crowd. I also like the homemade wine from the family vineyards and the recipe booklet, which turns a pleasant evening into something you can repeat at home.

The main consideration is the fixed evening schedule and firm cancellation policy. Classes run Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM, and the experience cannot be refunded or changed after booking. The $110 price is also a serious spend for three hours, though it includes dinner, wine, instruction, and a private family setting.

Key points to know before booking

• A real family-home setting: You cook in Nana’s home and garden kitchen studio, not a large commercial cooking school.
• Five Georgian dishes: The menu includes spinach paste, walnut-stuffed red peppers, eggplant with walnuts, and chakapuli or chakhokhbili, with seasonal changes possible.
• Supra is part of the lesson: You learn how Georgian feasts are hosted, not just how individual recipes are made.
• Homemade wine starts the evening: The class begins with wine from the family vineyards and an introduction to Georgian cuisine.
• Private and small-group format: Only your own group participates, making this a good fit for couples, families, and friends.
• Recipes go home with you: You receive a booklet covering the dishes prepared during the class.

Arriving at Nana’s Kitchen in Tbilisi

The meeting point is 26 Guram Rcheulishvili Street in Tbilisi’s 0179 postal area. The address is near public transportation, but the experience does not include transportation to or from the house, so allow time to reach the meeting point on your own.

The class begins at 7:00 PM and lasts about three hours. That timing matters. You are not squeezing a cooking lesson between daytime sightseeing stops. Instead, this becomes an evening meal, with the cooking leading directly into dinner.

Nana’s home has been described as clean, stylish, and inviting, with a kitchen and living room that feel suited to conversation as well as cooking. One account also places the cooking studio in a garden setting. Since this is a private home rather than a standard restaurant, the atmosphere is part of what you are paying for.

A glass of Georgian wine and the meaning of Supra

The evening starts with a glass of homemade Georgian wine. The wine comes from the family vineyards, giving the welcome a personal touch that a restaurant-based class cannot easily match.

Before the food preparation begins, Nana introduces you to the Supra, Georgia’s traditional feast. This is useful context, because Georgian food is often presented as a shared celebration rather than a series of separate courses. The meal is tied to hospitality, conversation, wine, and formal toasts.

You also hear about the origins of Georgian cuisine and the influences that shaped it. The class connects ingredients and recipes to Georgian life, so the food has a setting and purpose beyond the kitchen counter.

This opening section is short, but it gives the rest of the evening a clear frame. You are not simply learning how to mix walnuts or fold dough. You are learning why a Georgian host serves generous food and how a meal becomes a social event.

Rolling up your sleeves for five Georgian dishes

The class is hands-on. Nana and her family demonstrate the steps, then you prepare the dishes yourself with guidance. That is a better arrangement than watching someone else do all the work, especially if your goal is to cook Georgian food after returning home.

The sample menu includes a traditional spinach paste to start. This introduces the earthy, vegetable-based side of Georgian cooking and gives you an early task before the larger dishes are ready.

Red peppers are prepared with a traditional walnut and spice mixture. Walnuts are central to many Georgian recipes, often adding body, richness, and texture without relying on heavy cream. This is one of the useful flavor lessons you take from the class.

Fried eggplants with walnuts follow the same broad Georgian approach: simple vegetables paired with a seasoned walnut mixture. The combination is practical for home cooks because the ingredients are easy to find in many countries, even if the spice balance takes practice.

For the main dish, the menu lists chakapuli, a seasonal veal dish with tarragon, or chakhokhbili. The choice matters. Chakapuli may depend on seasonal ingredients, while chakhokhbili offers another well-known Georgian preparation. The exact dish available can change, so ask about the current menu if one particular recipe is your main reason for booking.

The class is described as teaching five dishes, while the sample menu lists several named items and a main-course choice. The menu may therefore vary by season or group selection. One participant also described learning an exceptional chicken soup, which shows that the exact set of recipes is not necessarily locked to one printed list.

That flexibility can be a plus. You may be offered menu options, and selecting dishes that suit your tastes can make the meal more useful. If you need a specific dish, confirm it before booking rather than assuming every listed item will appear in every class.

Why the family hosts make a difference

Nana is the main host, and Nina, Nana’s daughter, has also been involved in teaching. Other family members and kitchen assistants may help during the evening. The teaching style is described as friendly and patient, with each stage explained in detail.

That matters in a cooking class. Georgian recipes can involve unfamiliar combinations of herbs, nuts, and spices, and you need someone willing to slow down when a technique is new. The family approach also makes the class feel more like cooking with relatives than attending a formal demonstration.

The setting encourages questions and conversation. You can learn about ingredients, the background of dishes, and Georgian customs while your food is being prepared. For me, that is where the class earns much of its value. A recipe alone tells you what to do, but a host can explain how the dish fits into a Georgian meal.

Several useful extras have appeared during the experience, including starter spices and take-out containers for leftovers. These are not listed as guaranteed inclusions, so treat them as possible family touches rather than promised parts of the package.

Sitting down to a proper Georgian feast

After the cooking, the class turns into dinner. The meal follows the traditional manner of a Supra, so this is not a rushed tasting at the kitchen island.

You eat the dishes you prepared, share the food, and continue the social side of the evening. The feast format helps you see how the recipes work together. A walnut-based vegetable dish tastes different when placed beside a substantial meat preparation, fresh bread, wine, and conversation.

The dinner is also where the class becomes more than a three-hour lesson. You have already worked with the ingredients, so the finished meal feels connected to your effort. It is a satisfying way to end an evening in Tbilisi, particularly if you want a break from restaurant dining.

The amount of food is described as generous, and leftovers may be available to take away. Still, you should think of the experience as a full dinner and cultural evening, not a quick cooking workshop. Keep your schedule clear afterward.

What the $110 price really buys

At $110 per person, Nana’s Kitchen is not the budget choice for eating in Tbilisi. You can find much cheaper meals in Georgia. The comparison is not really between this class and a restaurant dinner, though.

The price covers about three hours of instruction, five dishes, wine, a prepared meal, cultural background, a private group setting, and recipes to take home. You are also paying for access to a family home and direct contact with people who cook and host Georgian food as part of daily culture.

The value is strongest if you want to recreate the dishes later. The recipe booklet gives you a practical souvenir, and the class helps you understand the flavor combinations instead of handing you an unexplained list of ingredients.

The price is harder to justify if you mainly want to eat Georgian food. In that case, a good restaurant will cost less and require no evening commitment. Book this experience for the combination of food, instruction, hospitality, and cultural context.

Who will enjoy this evening most

This class suits couples, families, friends, and small private groups. Since only your own group participates, you can enjoy a more personal pace and a conversation that does not depend on strangers.

It is also a strong choice for anyone who learns by doing. You will not simply watch Nana prepare the dishes. You will work through the steps yourself, ask questions, and then taste the result.

The class works well for a birthday gift too. One participant booked it for a friend’s birthday, and the shared meal made the occasion feel personal without requiring a formal event plan.

Food-focused visitors will get the most from it, but you do not need advanced cooking skills. The emphasis is on guidance, explanation, and participation. Families should remember that the evening includes homemade wine, and anyone with dietary needs should confirm the menu before booking because the provided details do not specify substitutions.

Practical details that matter

The class is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Booking confirmation is provided at the time of booking.

It runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, though the activity itself lasts about three hours. The stated schedule gives the operation a four-hour window, so check your booking confirmation for the exact start and end details.

The activity ends at the same address where it begins. It is near public transportation, and service animals are allowed.

Most important, the booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. Do not reserve it until you are sure about your date and evening plans.

Should you book Nana’s Kitchen?

I would choose Nana’s Kitchen if you want Georgian food taught through Georgian hospitality. The strongest parts are the family setting, patient instruction from Nana and Nina, the homemade wine, and the Supra dinner at the end.

I would skip it if you want a low-cost meal, a daytime activity, or a flexible booking. The fixed evening schedule and non-refundable policy require care, and $110 is a premium price in Tbilisi.

For a couple or small group that wants to cook, eat, and understand how a Georgian feast works, this is a worthwhile splurge. You leave with recipes, new cooking ideas, and a better sense of why Georgian meals are built for sharing.

FAQ

Where does Nana’s Kitchen take place?

The class takes place at 26 Guram Rcheulishvili Street, Tbilisi 0179, Georgia.

How long does the cooking class last?

The activity lasts approximately three hours.

What time does the class begin?

The listed operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Check your booking confirmation for the exact timing of your class.

How much does Nana’s Kitchen cost?

The listed price is $110 per person.

Is the class offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

How many dishes will I prepare?

The class teaches you how to make five Georgian dishes. The exact menu may vary, with chakapuli or chakhokhbili listed as main-course options.

Is wine included?

The class begins with a glass of homemade Georgian wine from the family vineyards.

Do I receive the recipes afterward?

Yes. You receive a booklet containing recipes for the dishes prepared during the class.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. Only your own group participates in the activity.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason after booking.