Bulgarian Cooking Class: Filo Pastry Magic

Master filo pastry—savoury or sweet—and feast like a Tsar!



2 hours Class size 1 to 5 guests    

  $75 - $95 ($95 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $75/guest for 2+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Unleash your culinary creativity in this Bulgarian cooking class by mastering the art of filo pastry, a thin sheet of unleavened dough.
Not only will you discover the secrets of a faraway cuisine, but you will also gain practical skills to impress your friends with delicious homemade treats. Get ready to take home new culinary techniques that will elevate your baking game!
In this interactive workshop, you will:
  • Learn how to handle delicate filo pastry with finesse.
  • Discover two of the endless possibilities of fillings and cooking methods.
  • Impress your friends with crowd-pleasing pastries at events and gatherings.
What we will make together:
  • Banitsa - a delectable egg, cheese, and spinach pie with a crispy exterior and a soft interior. (think Borek or Spanakopita, but with a Bulgarian twist!)
  • Tikvenik - a decadent plant-based dessert with pumpkin, walnuts, and cinnamon.
  • A seasonal Bulgarian salad to round off your culinary experience.
Sonya, your friendly instructor, is passionate about sharing the rich culinary heritage of her home country. With her background in Public Health Nutrition and commercial cookery, along with her experience in teaching community cooking classes, Sonya is well-equipped to guide you through this fun workshop. After attending her class, you will be even better equipped to adopt one of the Bulgarians' finest traits - generous hospitality.
Reviews from community cooking classes:
  • "Home cooking, no fuss. I feel I can use ingredients that aren’t common to me eg. filo pastry, with some confidence."
  • "Interactive and informal. A lot of fun. Great tutor"
What you'll get
  • A 1.5-hour class, plus 30 minutes of open discussion over a shared dinner.
  • Learn about a little-known cuisine with an ancient history.
  • Recipes and techniques for filo pastry, which can unlock unlimited innovations.
Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners to advanced cooks who want to learn about an unfamiliar ingredient.
What to bring
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes.
Location

Correa Kitchen - 21 Bangs Street, Prahran VIC

There is no parking on site, Public transport: 10 mins walk from Prahran Station, 5 mins from Chapel St trams

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Sonya's Nurtured Kitchen
Sonya's Nurtured Kitchen

5.0 (10)
female Women-owned

I’m a Public Health Nutritionist, cooking instructor, and lifelong learner who believes food is more than fuel!
My relationship with food began in Bulgaria, growing up as a fussy eater, disliking most home-cooked food. But everything changed in my early 20s, after going through a health scare. The experience sparked a deep interest in preventative health and led me to study Public Health Nutrition in Denmark. During this time, I taught myself to cook, bake, and ferment.
While writing my Master’s thesis, I moved to Melbourne and fell headfirst into its vibrant food scene. The diversity of ingredients, flavours, and cuisines was transformative. I discovered a passion for teaching while managing the production kitchen at SisterWorks. There, I led healthy cooking classes for women from around the world and saw firsthand how food could be a bridge: building confidence, sharing culture, and creating community. Since then, I’ve run community workshops, worked in commercial kitchens, and continued to explore how food can nourish both people and planet.
My teaching style is grounded in simplicity, sustainability, and joy. I share practical nutrition tips, tricks from professional kitchens, and celebrate seasonal, local produce with minimal waste.
Whether I’m leading a class or chatting over a shared meal, I love that moment when something clicks — when someone realises that healthy, delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated.

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