Cooking class · Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Step into a traditional home in Bukhara and discover the art of Uzbek cooking with Big Mama.
Cook with Big Mama
Learn Uzbekistan's national dish the way it has been made for generations — by hand, in a kazan, with stories shared around the table.
What's Included
Discover the flavors of Uzbek hospitality.
Fresh, locally inspired salads served with your meal.
The centerpiece of your cooking experience: traditional Uzbek rice pilaf with carrots, meat, and aromatic spices.
Enjoy Uzbek green tea served in traditional tea bowls.
Beer or wine · +$3
Alcoholic drinks are optional and available at an additional charge.
Also at the table
Cooking experience from
$22 / person
Translator option: $27 / person
The Big Mama Story
In Uzbekistan, a guest is a gift. Big Mama welcomes travelers into her Bukhara home to cook, laugh and share plov just as her family has for generations — simply, warmly and with plenty of second helpings.
What You'll Experience
Tea and a friendly introduction in a traditional Bukhara home.
Cut carrots the Uzbek way, prepare the meat and learn the spices.
Cook plov step by step in a traditional cast-iron pot.
Enjoy the meal you made together, family style.
A Taste of Bukhara
Bukhara's caravanserais once fed merchants from across Asia. Today, plov remains the heart of every celebration — and cooking it together is one of the most authentic things to do in Uzbekistan.
Photo Gallery
Plov, guests and everyday moments from our home in Bukhara — see what's cooking today.
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FAQ
About 1.5 to 2 hours, including the meal.
From $22 per person. An optional translator is available for $27 per person.
Yes — you'll enjoy the traditional plov you cooked together.
In a traditional home in historic Bukhara. Exact directions are shared after your booking is confirmed.
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Booking Inquiry
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