The taste of Georgia: Flavors and aromas with Chef Ivelina Ivanova

Georgian cuisine is generous, aromatic and made for sharing. It brings together rich flavors, plenty of cheese, walnuts, pomegranate, fresh coriander and distinctive Georgian spices around one table.

In this culinary experience, you will embark on a delicious journey through Georgia – beyond the familiar khachapuri and khinkali. You will prepare five dishes inspired by traditional Georgian cuisine and the way it is served in the country’s finest restaurants.

You will work with a variety of ingredients and techniques, discover the distinctive flavors of the Georgian table and learn more about the country’s culinary traditions.

And at the end, you will gather around the table to taste everything you have prepared, in the spirit of a true Georgian supra – with plenty of food, wine and shared moments.

During the course, you will prepare:

• Chicken in Rich Walnut Sauce – Satsivi – one of the great classics of Georgian cuisine. Tender chicken covered in a velvety sauce made with finely ground walnuts, garlic, coriander, utskho suneli and aromatic spices. Satsivi is left to rest and traditionally served cold, allowing the walnuts and spices to fully develop their flavors.

• Georgian-Style Trout with Pomegranate and Coriander Sauce – Kalmakhi Brotseulit – roasted trout served with a vibrant sweet-and-sour sauce made with pomegranate, fresh coriander and finely sliced red onion. A fresh and aromatic dish where delicate fish meets one of the most characteristic flavors of the Georgian table – pomegranate.

• Pork Neck with Crispy Potatoes, Onion and Georgian Spices – Ojakhuri – the name ojakhuri comes from the Georgian word for “family,” and this is exactly the kind of dish it suggests – uncomplicated, generous and made for a table shared with loved ones. Juicy roasted pork, golden potatoes, onion, tomatoes, garlic, coriander and utskho suneli come together in one of Georgia’s most beloved home-style dishes.

• Crispy Corn Cakes with Cheese – Chvishtari – a specialty from Samegrelo: small corn cakes generously filled with cheese and baked until golden. Crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside, with melted cheese – best enjoyed straight from the pan.

• Kada – Georgian Butter Pastry with Walnuts – to finish, you will prepare traditional kada made with delicate, crumbly buttery pastry and a rich filling of toasted flour, butter and walnuts, delicately flavored with cardamom. Moderately sweet, nutty and wonderfully comforting, it makes the perfect ending to our Georgian feast.

Lecturer: Chef Ivelina Ivanova

Location: Menu Culinary School, Sofia, 6–8 Maestro Mihail Milkov St.

Date and time: 27 January 2027
18:00–21:00

The voucher is valid for one participant.

Gift a delicious journey to Georgia – filled with the aromas of walnuts, pomegranate and spices, new culinary skills and a table made for sharing.