Private culinary experience

Cook with Juranda

A Savoare la Conac experience

Enjoyed what you saw on the show? Now you can step into the kitchen and cook alongside Juranda.

„Cook with Juranda” is not a classic class with rigid demonstrations and recipes followed mechanically. It is a relaxed experience built around local ingredients, inspiration, conversation and the joy of preparing and enjoying a meal together.

  • Private groups of 4–12 people
  • VIP experiences for 1–2 people, on request
Cooking at the Manor
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The Manor kitchen

More than a cooking class

A recipe begins with a story

In the Manor’s kitchen, a recipe does not start with a list of ingredients. It starts with a season, a producer, a memory or a story discovered in a village in Buzău.

Juranda invites you to cook together a menu inspired by the Slow Food philosophy: ingredients from the region, recipes with local roots and an international touch — just as you discovered them in „Savoare la Conac”.

How much experience you have in the kitchen does not matter. What matters is curiosity, tasting, and enjoying the time spent together.

How it works

How the experience unfolds

1

Welcome to the Manor

We begin with a glass of Dealu Mare wine, mead or an artisanal juice, and a short introduction to the menu and the ingredients we will be using.

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Discovering the ingredients

We talk about the produce, the people who make it, and how a local ingredient can become the starting point for a contemporary dish.

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Cooking together

Everyone gets involved. We chop, knead, season, taste and adjust the dishes as we go. Juranda explains the techniques, and the logic behind the flavour combinations.

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Sitting down to eat

In the end, the dishes become the group’s lunch or dinner. We set the table, open the wine and enjoy together what we have cooked.

Recommended duration: about 4 hours

What we can cook

Menu themes

The theme and menu are decided together, depending on the season, the produce available and the group’s preferences.

Buzău on a plate

Local produce, regional recipes and a contemporary presentation.

Tradition reinterpreted

Well-known Romanian dishes, rediscovered through new ingredients, textures and ideas.

Slow Food with an international touch

Ingredients from Buzău combined with inspiration and techniques from other cuisines of the world.

Seasonal pasta, bread and sauces

A hands-on experience around artisanal doughs, herbs, vegetables and local produce.

Seasonal vegetarian menu

Vegetables, aromatic herbs, artisanal cheeses, ferments and ingredients from the garden.

Menus vary from one season to another. Some components that need long preparation times are made in advance, while participants work on the essential stages of the dishes.

The experience includes

  • a welcome drink
  • all the ingredients and equipment needed
  • cooking alongside Juranda
  • the stories of the ingredients and their producers
  • the recipes of the dishes
  • lunch or dinner with the dishes cooked together
  • water throughout the experience

Who it is for

  • groups of friends
  • families
  • birthdays and special occasions
  • small teams and corporate gatherings
  • gastronomy and Slow Food enthusiasts
  • guests who want to discover Buzău through its flavours

No previous experience in the kitchen is required.

Private group

4–12 participants

A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 participants — the ideal experience for friends, family or teams.

4–6 people640 lei / person
7–9 people490 lei / person
10–12 people390 lei / person
VIP experience

1–2 people

For one or two people we can create a personalised experience, depending on the desired theme and Juranda’s availability. Request an individual quote.

Optional

You can round off the experience

On request, we can include:

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wine pairing with Dealu Mare wines

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a tasting of Slow Food Buzău products

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a package of local products to take home

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exclusive use of a space at the Manor

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accommodation in the Manor’s apartments, subject to availability

Ready to cook together?

Book your experience

Tell us your preferred date, the number of participants and what kind of experience you would like. We will send you a menu proposal and an offer tailored to your group.

Request an experience with Juranda

The booking is confirmed once the proposal is accepted and the deposit is paid.

Request

Request a date and a menu proposal

Please note: the experience can only take place outside the main hours of our „farm-to-table” activities, as you will have exclusive use of the kitchen. Possible times: during the week, possibly Friday evening (if you also book accommodation, for groups) or late Sunday afternoon, after the „farm-to-table” activities have ended.

    Frequently asked questions

    Good to know

    Do I need to know how to cook?
    No. The experience suits both beginners and people who cook often. The focus is on taking part, inspiration and the time spent together.
    Do we cook the whole meal?
    Participants are involved in the important stages of the menu. Some elements that need fermenting, marinating or long preparation times are made in advance.
    Can we choose the dishes?
    You can choose a theme and send us your preferences. The final menu is proposed by Juranda depending on the season and the ingredients available.
    Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
    We try to adapt the menu where possible. Allergies and dietary restrictions must be communicated before the booking is confirmed.
    How long does the experience last?
    Generally about four hours, including the meal served at the end.
    Can it be arranged for one or two people?
    Yes. For VIP experiences an individual offer is prepared.
    Can children take part?
    Children’s participation can be discussed depending on age, the group’s composition and the chosen theme.