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Host: Maria (Gingerbread)

Warsaw, Poland

USD
$72-$80 per person

Shared gingerbread baking and decorating class in Warsaw

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

Meet Maria (Gingerbread)

Maria has been in the hospitality business since 2011. Initially she ran a small café and from 2014 she managed a lunch restaurant. Then in 2019, she started to organize cooking classes and soon afterwards launched food tours. Food has always been an important part of Maria's life - from handwritten cookbooks passed down to her from her grandmother to taking part in cooking classes wherever she travels. She is excited to share her Polish recipes with travelers who are interested in learning more about the food, culture and culinary traditions.

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.

Cooking experience: (1-12 guests) In your 2-hour group (non-private) Polish baking class, learn about the gingerbread traditions in Poland. Learn to bake and decorate gingerbread cookies and make your own spice mix as well. Pierniczki, are Polish sweet-spicy cookies that are easy to bake and have no expiry date - a perfect baking project to do with kids. Also, the ultimate gift for your loved one's this Christmas - learn how to turn gingerbreads cookies into beautiful Christmas tree decorations, making it an unforgettable present for your loved ones. Although baking and decorating gingerbread cookies is the highlight of Christmas preparations in Poland, the Poles make these cakes throughout the year. Join Maria in her cooking studio for a fun Christmas baking workshop in Warsaw, and learn more about Polish “pierniczki” traditions! Learn baking techniques and cook with recipes that have been passed down from one generation to the next. After you finish baking and decorating, feel free to eat the cookies in class or pack them and take them home, please bring a box!

Notes: Unlike our other experiences this gingerbread baking class in Warsaw is a non-private, small group class. Children 8 years and above can participate in this baking class, if accompanied by an adult. Please note children will be charged the full adult price for this experience. The website defaults to charging 50% for children aged 11 and under, but since our host prices children and adults the same, please add children as adults while booking this experience.

Languages spoken: English, Polish, French

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.
  • 20-25 gingerbread cookies (depending on the size)
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Maria (Gingerbread)

$72-$80 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
Cooking Experience + Meal
$80 $77 $72
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$80 $77 $72
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
3:00pm-5:00pm

Meet Maria (Gingerbread)

Maria has been in the hospitality business since 2011. Initially she ran a small café and from 2014 she managed a lunch restaurant. Then in 2019, she started to organize cooking classes and soon afterwards launched food tours. Food has always been an important part of Maria's life - from handwritten cookbooks passed down to her from her grandmother to taking part in cooking classes wherever she travels. She is excited to share her Polish recipes with travelers who are interested in learning more about the food, culture and culinary traditions.

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.

Cooking experience: (1-12 guests) In your 2-hour group (non-private) Polish baking class, learn about the gingerbread traditions in Poland. Learn to bake and decorate gingerbread cookies and make your own spice mix as well. Pierniczki, are Polish sweet-spicy cookies that are easy to bake and have no expiry date - a perfect baking project to do with kids. Also, the ultimate gift for your loved one's this Christmas - learn how to turn gingerbreads cookies into beautiful Christmas tree decorations, making it an unforgettable present for your loved ones. Although baking and decorating gingerbread cookies is the highlight of Christmas preparations in Poland, the Poles make these cakes throughout the year. Join Maria in her cooking studio for a fun Christmas baking workshop in Warsaw, and learn more about Polish “pierniczki” traditions! Learn baking techniques and cook with recipes that have been passed down from one generation to the next. After you finish baking and decorating, feel free to eat the cookies in class or pack them and take them home, please bring a box!

Notes: Unlike our other experiences this gingerbread baking class in Warsaw is a non-private, small group class. Children 8 years and above can participate in this baking class, if accompanied by an adult. Please note children will be charged the full adult price for this experience. The website defaults to charging 50% for children aged 11 and under, but since our host prices children and adults the same, please add children as adults while booking this experience.

Languages spoken: English, Polish, French

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.
  • 20-25 gingerbread cookies (depending on the size)
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$80 $77 $72
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$80 $77 $72
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
3:00pm-5:00pm
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