Warsaw: Cook Poland’s Iconic Soup & Enjoy Polish Home Food
Wola, Warsaw
Learn how to cook Poland’s traditional soup, żurek. Listen to the funniest and most surprising Polish traditions, then enjoy a table full of homemade food prepared by local food lovers.
This hands-on cooking workshop in Warsaw’s Wola district suits those interested in Polish culture and cuisine.
Highlights
- Cook Poland’s most iconic dish – authentic sour rye soup (żurek)
- Discover funny and surprising Polish traditions and stories
- Enjoy a cozy homemade feast with real local flavors
- Learn in a warm and friendly Polish home kitchen
- Take home memories from a true Polish experience
Description
The workshop begins with a welcome and an introduction to Poland’s curious traditions, including Easter breakfast rituals and springtime customs involving water. You will learn how food, humor, and hospitality are central to Polish culture.
Next, you will prepare Żurek, the traditional sour rye soup, from scratch using a fermented rye starter, smoked sausage, and aromatic herbs. The host will guide you step-by-step, revealing family secrets and explaining how fermentation creates the soup’s distinctive tangy flavor.
After cooking, enjoy a homemade feast featuring your Żurek alongside traditional Polish foods such as sausages, cheeses, butter, pickled vegetables, and fresh bread, all locally sourced or homemade.
The workshop is held in a private flat in Warsaw’s green, post-war Wola district, about 25 minutes from the city center by public transport. Detailed directions will be provided after booking. All cooking tools and ingredients are included; just bring curiosity and an appetite.
Includes
- Hands-on cooking workshop: learn to make Poland’s iconic sour rye soup (żurek) from scratch
- All ingredients and cooking tools
- Introduction to funny and surprising Polish traditions and stories
- Tasting of Żurek and a homemade Polish feast (sausages, cheeses, butter, pickles, and bread)
- Homemade drinks
- Short safety and participation form
- Digital photos of the experience
- Cozy atmosphere in a private home kitchen
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the location
- Food or drinks outside of what is served during the activity
Important Information
- Please book at least 24 hours in advance to allow time for fresh ingredient preparation.
- If available times do not suit you, contact the host to arrange an alternative date.
- Group bookings and company events can be accommodated upon request.
- The host offers other hands-on workshops, viewable on their GetYourGuide profile.
- You will be asked to review and sign a short participation agreement for health and safety compliance before the activity.
- Notify the host of any allergies or dietary restrictions immediately after booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
