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Host: Lidija

Zagreb, Croatia

USD
$60 per person

A home cooked Croatian meal in central Zagreb

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Lidija

Lidija is a dentist by profession. Cooking and hosting are one of her biggest passions. She loves meeting new people and cooking for friends and family in her free time. Lidija also loves traveling, however she may not get to travel as often as she’d like, and by hosting travelers she gets to meet people from around the world and exchange stories with them. She is excited to invite travelers in her home and share a home-cooked meal with them, so that they get a chance to see how locals live and what they eat!

“I like meeting new people and hearing their stories. I especially like cooking for them and seeing that they liked what I prepared.”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-8 guests) Lidija’s apartment is located in the city center, a 10-minute walk from the main square. You can enjoy stunning views from her apartment, which overlooks the main city of Zagreb. Lidija’s cooking style is influenced by her mother, who comes from the north, as well as her father, who comes from the south of the country. It is a fusion of coastal and mediterranean Croatian dishes. Lidija uses family recipes, traditional cooking techniques from both these regions to create an authentic meal experience. She cooks using vegetables she grows in her own garden, as well as fresh, organic and seasonal produce.

Lidija likes to cook a different menu each time and so you’re free to share your preference with her and she is happy to customize a menu. Your menu may include dishes such as a seasonal salad, a meat or fish main and your meal concludes with a traditional grandma style dessert.

Notes: Lidija can offer vegetarian and gluten free meals on request. Alcohol is included in the cost of your experience.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, German

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Cheese and homemade salami
  • Pašticada (Mediterranean style cooked beef in red wine with special homemade paste) OR Purica sa mlincima (chicken or turkey with typical Croatian pastry)
  • Prekmurska gibanica (a layered pastry dessert)
  • Red or White wine
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Lidija

$60 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $60 $60
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $60 $60
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 7:30pm-9:30pm

Meet Lidija

Lidija is a dentist by profession. Cooking and hosting are one of her biggest passions. She loves meeting new people and cooking for friends and family in her free time. Lidija also loves traveling, however she may not get to travel as often as she’d like, and by hosting travelers she gets to meet people from around the world and exchange stories with them. She is excited to invite travelers in her home and share a home-cooked meal with them, so that they get a chance to see how locals live and what they eat!

“I like meeting new people and hearing their stories. I especially like cooking for them and seeing that they liked what I prepared.”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-8 guests) Lidija’s apartment is located in the city center, a 10-minute walk from the main square. You can enjoy stunning views from her apartment, which overlooks the main city of Zagreb. Lidija’s cooking style is influenced by her mother, who comes from the north, as well as her father, who comes from the south of the country. It is a fusion of coastal and mediterranean Croatian dishes. Lidija uses family recipes, traditional cooking techniques from both these regions to create an authentic meal experience. She cooks using vegetables she grows in her own garden, as well as fresh, organic and seasonal produce.

Lidija likes to cook a different menu each time and so you’re free to share your preference with her and she is happy to customize a menu. Your menu may include dishes such as a seasonal salad, a meat or fish main and your meal concludes with a traditional grandma style dessert.

Notes: Lidija can offer vegetarian and gluten free meals on request. Alcohol is included in the cost of your experience.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, German

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Cheese and homemade salami
  • Pašticada (Mediterranean style cooked beef in red wine with special homemade paste) OR Purica sa mlincima (chicken or turkey with typical Croatian pastry)
  • Prekmurska gibanica (a layered pastry dessert)
  • Red or White wine
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $60 $60
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $60 $60
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 7:30pm-9:30pm
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