About Us
Kitchen for Everyone
A welcoming space where food brings people together.
The Malta Food Experience is designed for anyone who wants to discover Maltese food, local produce and the traditions behind the dishes we know and love.
Whether you are an experienced home cook, a curious beginner or simply enjoy discovering new flavours, our kitchen gives you the opportunity to work with ingredients from Malta's fields, farms and sea and transform them into authentic Maltese dishes.
Guided by experienced chefs, you will develop practical cooking skills, discover traditional and contemporary techniques, and learn more about the ingredients that shape Maltese cuisine.
More than a cooking class, it is an opportunity to connect with Malta's food, its traditions and the people behind it.
Celebrating Malta's Food Heritage
Malta's food culture has been shaped over generations by local ingredients, seasonality, traditional recipes and the knowledge of the people who grow, raise, catch and prepare our food.
The Malta Food Experience creates a space where this knowledge can be shared, experienced and passed on.
Through our cooking experiences, we bring people closer to Malta's seasonal produce, traditional ingredients and culinary practices, while sharing the stories and skills behind the dishes that form part of our gastronomic heritage.
By making this knowledge accessible to both local communities and visitors to the Maltese Islands, we aim to encourage a greater appreciation of local food, strengthen the connection between consumers and food producers, and help keep Malta's culinary traditions alive for future generations.
From Local Producers to Your Plate
Behind every ingredient is a story.
Wherever possible, our experiences place local and seasonal ingredients at the heart of the kitchen, while highlighting the food producers who help bring them to our tables.
Participants discover how to prepare Maltese dishes, where their ingredients come from, when they are in season and the work that goes into producing them.
It is a chance to experience the journey of Maltese food, from field, farm and sea to kitchen and table.
How Does a Cooking Class Work?
Each class is a relaxed, hands-on experience lasting approximately three hours. You will discover the ingredients and stories behind Maltese dishes, learn practical techniques and prepare the recipes yourself with guidance from a qualified chef.
1. Discover
Meet your chef and discover the dishes you will be preparing. Learn about their origins, the ingredients used and their place within Malta's culinary traditions.
2. Learn
Follow demonstrations and learn practical cooking techniques, professional tips and the importance of choosing fresh, seasonal ingredients.
3. Cook
It is your turn to get cooking. Prepare the dishes at your own workstation, with your chef available throughout the class to guide you and answer your questions.
4. Enjoy
Once the cooking is complete, sit down and enjoy the dishes you have prepared in a friendly communal setting, accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine or beer. Alternatively, you may take your creations home to enjoy later.
5. Take the Experience Home
Leave with the recipes, skills and knowledge you need to recreate the dishes yourself and continue exploring Maltese cuisine in your own kitchen.
Who Can Join?
Everyone is welcome.
Our cooking experiences are open to both residents and visitors to the Maltese Islands and are available in Maltese and English.
Each cooking workstation can comfortably accommodate up to two participants, making the experience ideal for:
- Couples
- Friends
- Family members
- Parents and children
- Anyone interested in discovering Maltese food and cooking
You are encouraged to bring someone along and share the experience together.
Accompanying Guests
Family members, friends or carers who are accompanying participants but are not taking part in the cooking activities can make use of comfortable seating areas where they can relax and observe the experience.
Dietary Requirements & Allergies
We will do our best to accommodate specific dietary requirements, food allergies, intolerances and nutritional preferences where feasible.
Please get in touch with our team before booking so that our team can assess your requirements and help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Discover Malta Through Food
- Taste local ingredients.
- Learn traditional recipes.
- Discover new skills.
- Meet the stories behind the food.
Whether you call Malta home or are discovering the islands for the first time, the Malta Food Experience offers a different way to connect with Maltese culture, through the food that brings us together.
Come cook with us and experience the true taste of Malta.
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