Warsaw: Bake a Traditional Polish Cake & Enjoy Local Food
Wola, Warsaw
Bake Poland’s favorite dessert, traditional apple cake (szarlotka). Learn about most surprising Polish traditions, then enjoy a cozy table full of homemade food like sausage, cheese, and pickles.
This hands-on workshop in Warsaw’s Wola district teaches you to bake traditional Polish apple cake (szarlotka) and suits all skill levels.
Highlights
- Bake a traditional Polish apple cake (szarlotka) from scratch
- Hear stories about unique and surprising Polish traditions
- Enjoy a generous tasting of homemade Polish food
- Experience Polish hospitality in a cozy home kitchen
- Take home your freshly baked apple cake
Description
Poland is one of the largest apple producers worldwide, and szarlotka—a traditional Polish apple cake—is a common dessert found in many homes. This workshop begins with a warm welcome, an overview of the day’s plan, and a short safety briefing to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the kitchen.
You will prepare your own szarlotka using simple, authentic ingredients, guided step-by-step in a relaxed environment. No baking experience is needed, just curiosity.
While the cake bakes and fills the kitchen with apple and cinnamon aromas, you’ll learn about interesting Polish traditions, from surprising customs to cultural quirks. During this time, you will also enjoy a generous tasting of homemade and locally sourced Polish foods, including sausages, cheeses, pickles, butter, and bread.
At the end, you take home the freshly baked cake as a souvenir of your experience. The workshop takes place in a private flat in Warsaw’s green, post-war Wola district, about 25 minutes from the city center by public transport. It is easily accessible by tram, bus, metro, or taxi. Detailed directions will be provided after booking.
All tools, ingredients, and food are included — just bring your curiosity and appetite.
Includes
- Hands-on cooking workshop: learn to make Poland’s traditional cake (szarlotka) from scratch
- All ingredients and cooking tools
- Introduction to amusing and surprising Polish traditions
- Tasting of szarlotka and a homemade Polish feast (sausages, cheeses, butter, pickles, and bread)
- Homemade drinks
- Short safety and participation form
- Photos of the experience (shared digitally)
- Cozy atmosphere in a private home kitchen in Warsaw’s Wola district
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the location
- Food or drinks outside of what’s served during the activity
Important Information
- Book at least 24 hours in advance to allow time for fresh ingredient preparation
- If you don’t see a suitable time, contact the host for possible alternative dates
- Group reservations (e.g., company events) can be arranged upon request
- Other hands-on workshops are available—see the full offer on the GetYourGuide profile
- Before starting, participants sign a short participation agreement for health and safety compliance
- Notify the host of any allergies or dietary restrictions immediately after booking
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, arrive on time and bring a sense of curiosity. Morning sessions offer a fresh start to your day in Warsaw.
