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Falafel

Live from: 

Lebanon

Difficulty: 

Beginner to Advanced

Class Duration: 

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Language: 

Arabic, English, French

FALAFEL

Lebanon

Beginner to Advanced

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Lebanese

Lebanon

Learn to make authentic falafel in a live virtual cooking class with a chef joining you from Lebanon

Master the bold, fresh flavors of Lebanon in this private virtual Lebanese cooking class with Chef Rita, joining you live from her home in Lebanon. Together, you'll prepare authentic falafel from scratch, tahini sauce, vibrant pickled turnips and tangy pickled peppers, the classic accompaniments that make every falafel sandwich unforgettable.


Falafel has been a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries, with its origins tracing back to the Eastern Mediterranean. In Lebanon, falafel is more than just street food, it's a cherished everyday meal found in neighborhood cafés, bustling markets, and family kitchens. Crispy on the outside, tender, fluffy and herb-filled on the inside, authentic Lebanese falafel is traditionally served with bright pickled vegetables that add the perfect balance of crunch and acidity.


Throughout this hands-on online cooking class, Chef Rita will share authentic techniques, traditions, and the stories behind these iconic recipes. You'll learn how to achieve perfectly crisp falafel, prepare colorful homemade pickles, and bring the vibrant flavors of Lebanese street food into your own kitchen.


Whether you're looking for an authentic Lebanese cooking class, want to master homemade falafel, or are eager to explore Middle Eastern cuisine, you'll leave with new culinary skills, a deeper appreciation for Lebanese food culture, and recipes you'll enjoy making again and again.

20 minute Kitchen Prep Session with a Personal Kitchen Assistant who will get you ready! Includes teaching about ingredients and answering any questions you have as you get ready for your private cooking experience

2-1/2 hour Private Cooking Class via video call with a highly accomplished global chef who lives where the recipe originated. Perfect for stay home date nights!

Personalized step-by-step coaching, tips, culinary tricks, sharing of stories, and more

A fantastic multi-course meal, 100% authentic and enjoyed as if you travelled to your chef's country!

Music Playlists featuring artists from the chef's country to get ready for your experience

Cocktail Recipes and Suggested Pairings

Recipe Booklet to recreate your dishes again and again!

What You Get

**Classes make a hearty meal for up to four people to enjoy.  If you have a larger group eating, please know, additional fees may apply.  Please message us in advance of booking to ensure you have an amazing experience.

Meet The Chef

Chef Rita

Chef Rita

Jounieh, Lebanon

Graduate of the prestigious Ferrières Hospitality & Luxury Management School. Private chef known for her whimsical and joyful culinary experiences. 

Rita is based in the beautiful coastal region of Jounieh, Lebanon. She grew up surrounded by the rhythms of Lebanese home cooking, watching her mother and grandmother prepare meals that brought people together.


At 16 Rita chose to step into a professional kitchen for the first time. Those early days were long and demanding, but they confirmed what she already felt: that cooking was the path she wanted to follow. She later studied. Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management at the Université Saint- Joseph de Beyrouth, while continuing to gain hands-on experience in some of Lebanon’s well-regarded restaurants. Wanting to deepen her skills, she moved to France to study pastry at the prestigious Ferrières Hospitality & Luxury Management School.


Today, Chef is back in Lebanon, sharing her knowledge and love for cooking. Her style is rooted in tradition but guided by curiosity, always aiming to make cooking feel approachable and enjoyable. She is a private chef creating whimsical and joyful dinners for her guests that wow and delight all of the senses.

Cooking with Rita is about more than following a recipe: it’s about understanding the story behind the food, feeling confident in the kitchen, and enjoying the process. She loves connecting with people from around the world and bringing a piece of Lebanese culture into their homes.

Cooking Class Menu

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PRIVATE CLASS

*The base price of most classes is $369 which allows 2 participants in the same kitchen. Each additional person in your kitchen thereafter is an additional $50 USD. So, a class of 4 is actually only $117.25 USD per person! Please know, a $50 USD surcharge will apply if you’d like to add a second kitchen. Looking for group classes? Explore here.

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From $185/pp USD*

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