Book this 5-hour kosher cooking workshop to explore the flavours of Jewish heritage in Vienna!
Join us for a unique kosher cooking workshop in Vienna where you’ll explore the rich culinary traditions of Jewish cuisine. During this 5-hour workshop, participants will prepare and enjoy a variety of traditional dishes, guided by Maschi’s expertise and passion. You’ll learn the stories behind the recipes, understand the significance of kosher practices, and explore the cultural heritage of Vienna’s Jewish community.
This workshop is perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned food enthusiasts looking to expand their culinary repertoire.
Come ready to cook, taste, and share in the vibrant history of Jewish Viennese cuisine.
The menu you will prepare in this cooking workshop:
COCKTAIL – An Ode to the Pomegranate
Oriental Spices, Gin, and Orange Liquor
APPETIZER – Onion and Egg Salad Crostini
A typical Jewish appetizer served with smoked trout mousse*
RUSSIAN HERRING SALAD
With apples, red beets, and pickles
FRESH CHALLAH – Kneaded and baked by Maschi
IN BETWEEN – Cold Borscht
Traditional aromatic beetroot soup with dill and sour cream
MAIN COURSE – Pierogi made in Two Ways*
Filled with potato, feta, and onion & with mushrooms, barley, and cream
Maschi’s special green salad with lots of fresh herbs
DESSERT – Two Options
Chocolate Babka
Delicious Vanilla Pear Compote
*Allergies: The menu may change based on market availability. We also offer options for special diets or intolerances.
Please let us know in advance if you have any restrictions.
About the Experience - A Taste of Jewish Heritage
Vienna, a city rich in history and culture, has been home to renowned Jewish figures such as Theodor Herzl, Sigmund Freud, and Gustav Mahler. Maschi’s cooking honors these individuals and the pre-Shoah Jewish Viennese community by revisiting their nearly forgotten culinary heritage.
The cooking workshops vary in length and last between 3-5 hours. They take place in a comfortable group size, and feature traditional menus tailored to the theme, prepared with enthusiasm and care. Whether you’re an experienced cook, a beginner, or just keen to discover new recipes, you are in the right place. Participants actively engage in the kitchen, and the shared meal is undoubtedly the highlight of the day!
The menu can change based on market availability. We also cater to special diets or intolerances—just let us know in advance. All experiences feature, excluding our Apple Strudel Workshop, white wine, rosé wine, red wine, coffee, or tea. We will also warmly welcome you with a glass of Schnapps or a cocktail!
During the workshop, you’ll prepare and savor 4 out of 7 dishes typical of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Maschi will share fascinating stories about herself, her cooking, Jewish holidays, customs, rites, and the essence of kosher cuisine.
About Maschi and Her Apartment
Together, let’s uncover the eclectic flavors and captivating stories of this once-vibrant cuisine—a blend of Bohemian, Galician, Italian, and Hungarian influences. Join Maschi in exploring the delectable world of Jewish Viennese food in her cozy bourgeois apartment from 1908, offering a haven for rest and relaxation after a day of tours and sightseeing.
Maschi’s culinary style is Austrian with influences from Eastern Europe and Jewish traditions—a true feast for the soul! Join her in sharing her passion for the eclectic flavors of this once-vibrant cuisine. In her workshops, both brunch and dinner, she uses specific recipes from various Jewish cultural backgrounds.
Maschi sees herself as a cultural mediator, an expert in the field of intercultural relations between her foreign visitors and the Jewish history of Vienna. Together, you will experience and understand Jewish Viennese culture through stories about well-known Viennese authors, their preferred coffee houses, and Jewish inventors and intellectuals from the turn of the last century.
We have more Kosher cooking and baking workshops in Vienna with Maschi!
How about making a classic Apple Strudel or traditional Jewish Viennese dishes? Find more options here!
