Vegetarian culinary class for beginners

Give (yourself) the gift of an experience that combines the joy of cooking with the excitement of mastering new skills.
A beginner-friendly culinary course, led by an inspiring chef, full of flavor, aroma, and elegance.

Start your culinary journey with this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn the essential techniques of the kitchen and create delicious, Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian dishes. Gain confidence in cooking, practice proper knife skills, and discover how to work cleanly and efficiently in the kitchen.

During the course, you will prepare:

• Gnocchi with basil pesto, walnuts & parmesan

• Melanzane alla Parmigiana
  

• Gözleme with cheese

Included in the course: water and a certificate of completion.

Lecturer: Chef Nikolay Nemigenchev 

Chef Nikolay Nemigenchev is a lawyer by education and a chef by passion. His love for cooking began in early childhood. Today, he leads culinary workshops for amateur cooks, works on projects involving tasting dinners in Bulgaria and abroad, and is the founder of a business that promotes gourmet street food. He is committed to breaking the myth that street food equals junk food, proving it can be fine dining.
He is also a board member of the Association for Accessible and Quality Food, acting as a mediator between government, businesses, and consumers. This association is the only Bulgarian member of SAFE Food Advocacy Europe, a trusted body of the European Commission on food quality issues.
Chef Nemigenchev holds a degree in food safety engineering from UFT and believes in the "farm-to-table" philosophy as the foundation for placing Bulgaria on the global culinary map. Every weekend, he is a culinary host on the BTV morning show and also leads a culinary segment on BTV Radio.

Time:

04-10-2026 from 17:00 to 20:00

Location: Atelier Nemigenchev, Sofia, 24 Zhinitza St., Germa Building, Floor 2

Important: The course takes place in a group of min. 6 participants. 

The course format includes ACTIVE cooking by each participant, rather than just a demonstration of dish preparation. The course recreates a real working environment with its dynamics and specific characteristics. The duration of the course may vary depending on the pace of the participants, which means it may last longer than announced. The course is recommended for people with an interest in cooking who are ready to carry out the tasks assigned by the Head Chef during the training.

An alcoholic beverage is served at the end of the course, once the dishes are completed and participants taste what they have prepared. This means that during the actual cooking process, alcoholic beverages are not served in order to ensure maximum concentration and a safe environment.

The voucher is valid for one participant.

Participants will be notified via Viber with details regarding the course arrangements, and we recommend that they follow the notification for the most up-to-date information.

The course is suitable for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and start using their kitchen with confidence. A unique gift experience for: men, women, couples, families, friends.