Traditional Macedonian food experience • Pirostija under sač • Village life • Local family hosts • Ramne village, Macedonia
- €40 per person – experience with meat menu
- €35 per person – vegetarian experience
Read the detailed text to find out everything that is included in the price of the offer. This is the best tour that everyone should do if they visit Ohrid. Please note that the tour is organized by the largest tourist platform in Macedonia www.kajak.mk which can also organize transportation to the village of Ramne and back.
If you want to book this tour, you need to send a reservation request to the link on Kajak.mk, click on the link: https://kajak.mk/atrakcija/things-to-do-in-ohrid-food-tour-en
Discover one of the most authentic traditional food experiences in Macedonia – a hands-on pirostiјa (under-the-dome baking) cooking experience hosted by a local family in the mountain village of Ramne. This is not a restaurant visit, but a real Macedonian village gathering, where food, nature, tradition, and hospitality come together.
Welcome & Traditional Hospitality
Guests are welcomed in true Macedonian style with:
- Homemade fruit preserve (slatko) – white or black cherries, figs, or raspberries
- A glass of fresh spring water from Ramne village
Traditional Starters & Homemade Appetizers
A rich table of starters is prepared before the cooking begins, including:
- Fresh seasonal salad (tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber, peppers, carrots, beetroot)
- Local cheese (cow, sheep, or goat)
- Wholegrain seed crackers
- Appetizers (most often walnuts)
- Grilled zucchini
- Grilled mushrooms
- Olives
- Traditional spreads:
- Ohrid-style garlic makalo
- Homemade hummus
- Pindžur
- Fried or crushed peppers
- Homemade white or yellow rakija
Hands-on Komat (Traditional Pie) Preparation
On the traditional wooden worktable (bljud), guests will find all ingredients and tools needed to prepare one or more komat (traditional Macedonian pies):
- Flour
- Yeast
- Butter
- Wooden boards and knives
- Fresh cheese (urda / izvarok)
- Leek
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
Guest Participation
Guests are welcome to actively participate in:
- Chopping vegetables
- Preparing the filling
- Kneading the dough
- Rolling the dough
- Baking process
Fresh Garden Filling
The komat filling is made with:
- Leek
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
- Sorrel
- Wild nettles
All greens are freshly picked from our garden, combined with:
- Homemade village eggs
- Fresh local cheese (urda / izvarok)
Pirostija Baking Experience (Under Sač)
Together with the hosts, guests take part in the traditional process of:
- Kneading and stretching the dough
- Preparing the komat
- Baking the komat under the pirostija (sač / iron dome)
Guests are free to photograph and film the entire process.
Serving the Freshly Baked Komat
Once baked, the komat is served hot. Guests may choose to enjoy it with:
- Homemade yogurt (kiselo mleko)
- Homemade white or red wine
- Homemade fruit compote (juice)
Drinks Included (Choice Per Guest)
Each guest may choose one option:
- 2 glasses of homemade red wine
- 2 glasses of homemade white wine
- 2 glasses of homemade fruit compote
(cornelian cherries, sour cherries, plums, peaches, blueberries, or mixed) - 1 bowl of homemade yogurt
Optional Meat Menu (Advance Notice Required)
For guests who choose the meat menu (number must be confirmed in advance):
Pork Option:
- Roast pork (smoked bacon, shoulder, or pork chops)
- Two pieces per person
Note:
All meat comes from our own mini-farm, which guests can visit during the experience.
Alternative Meat Options:
- Braised veal or chicken
For guests who do not eat pork (from our farm or trusted local farmers).
Unlimited Seasonal Salad
Fresh seasonal salad is continuously replenished and served as a side dish throughout the meal.
Homemade Dessert & Warm Drinks
To finish the experience, guests are served a homemade traditional dessert, such as:
- Ravani cake
- Fruit cake
- Scalded cake (poparena torta)
- Honey cake (medeno srce)
Served with:
- A cup of traditional Turkish coffee
or - A mug of mountain herbal tea collected from Mount Galichica
Duration
Approximately 2–3 hours
Pricing
- €40 per person – experience with meat menu
- €35 per person – vegetarian experience
Important Notes – Our Philosophy
- All food is freshly prepared on the day of the experience
- Ingredients come from:
- Our own production (eggs, meat, vegetables, fruit)
- The surrounding mountains (herbs, wild fruits, mushrooms, tea)
- Local villagers (cheese, yogurt, stone-milled flour, homemade butter, natural yeast)
This is our family story and our way of life.
We live close to nature, respect food and tradition, and share this experience openly and sincerely with our guests.
- €40 per person – experience with meat menu
- €35 per person – vegetarian experience
Read the detailed text to find out everything that is included in the price of the offer. This is the best tour that everyone should do if they visit Ohrid. Please note that the tour is organized by the largest tourist platform in Macedonia www.kajak.mk which can also organize transportation to the village of Ramne and back.
If you want to book this tour, you need to send a reservation request to the link on Kayak.mk, click on the link: https://kajak.mk/atrakcija/things-to-do-in-ohrid-food-tour-en
