Birthdays

Who this page is for

For travellers whose birthday falls during a trip to Georgia, and for those inviting family and friends here to mark a milestone.

And for foreigners living here who want to arrange a birthday for someone close, without local contacts or the language.

Our part

We choose the idea, venue, menu, music and details with you and pull everything into one plan.

The restaurant, cellar, musicians and decorator set their own prices, and you pay them directly. The fee for our help is set out in advance.

Where we start

The first question is always about the birthday person: what they love, what they dislike and how they relax.

Some people love a noisy feast, others a quiet dinner for two.

We choose the format accordingly, not by what worked for someone else.

A city restaurant

In Tbilisi and Batumi many restaurants offer a private room or terrace for a birthday.

The city option is convenient when guests are staying in hotels and you want no long journey.

We check whether you can bring your own cake, decor and music.

A wine cellar

An old cellar with qvevri and candlelight gives a birthday a special mood.

Many winemakers offer guests a home-style menu and their own wine.

In Kakheti a cellar dinner often starts with a tasting or the grape harvest.

A rooftop and a view

On a city rooftop or terrace the evening ends with the sunset and the city lights.

An open space depends on the weather, so we always prepare an indoor alternative.

Some rooftops have noise and time limits, and we check this in advance.

A mountain hotel

At a hotel in Kazbegi, Gudauri or Svaneti a birthday becomes part of a tour.

The mountain view and an evening by the fire replace the city's noise.

We arrange getting guests up the mountain and their overnight stay in one plan.

A villa or garden

For a large family or a group of friends a villa or private garden gives freedom.

At such a place catering, tables, lighting and toilets need separate organisation.

We check neighbours and noise rules with the villa owner in advance.

By the sea

In Batumi a birthday can be a seaside dinner or an evening on a yacht.

On a yacht the number of guests, safety and weather are strictly defined.

We plan the sea option for summer and early autumn.

A supra or a modern dinner

A Georgian supra with a tamada and toasts is the most authentic format.

Some guests prefer a lighter, modern dinner with short toasts.

We often combine both: Georgian dishes and a tamada who keeps things measured.

The menu

A Georgian menu is colourful and generous: khachapuri, mtsvadi, pkhali, aubergine with walnuts and much more.

We adapt the menu to the guests' tastes and dietary needs.

We plan separate dishes for children and for anyone who avoids spicy food.

The cake

Confectioners in Tbilisi and Batumi make cakes to order, with an inscription and design.

A Georgian alternative is sweets: churchkhela, gozinaki or fruit with honey.

We agree the cake's delivery and storage with the venue in advance.

Wine and drinks

Georgian wine is a natural companion to a birthday, and a winemaker sometimes presents it in person.

A wine from the birthday person's birth year, if one can be found, is a lovely surprise.

We always provide non-alcoholic drinks and Georgian lemonade.

Music

Live music, a string trio, jazz or a DJ - we choose the music to suit the birthday person's taste.

Guests especially remember Georgian polyphonic singing at the table.

We explain folklore in detail on a separate page.

Decor and flowers

Decor can be understated - candles and flowers - or themed.

Local flowers and natural materials reflect the season and the place.

We brief the decorator on the venue's rules in advance.

A photographer

A photographer captures the celebration without guests having to think about the camera.

During a proposal or surprise the photographer works discreetly.

We explain photoshoots on a separate page.

Organising a surprise

A surprise needs secrecy and precise timing above all.

We plan together how to lure the birthday person - to a dinner, a walk or a tour.

We bring all the participants into one chat that the birthday person cannot see.

When a surprise is not a good idea

Not everyone likes surprises, especially shy or older people.

In that case we suggest a half-surprise: the birthday person knows about the dinner but not the details.

The birthday person's comfort matters far more than any effect.

Guests from other countries

For a milestone birthday, family and friends often fly in from different countries.

We draw up a table of flights, transfers and accommodation together.

We check each guest's visa needs in advance.

Things for guests to do

For guests staying a few days, we plan tours around the birthday.

Old Tbilisi, Mtskheta or a day trip to Kakheti turn the celebration into a small journey.

We explain our tours in the tours section.

A child's birthday

A child's party needs play, movement and a safe space.

We choose an entertainer, a play room or an outdoor activity by the children's ages.

We collect the children's allergies and the parents' contacts in advance.

A teenager's birthday

Teenagers often want something different: adventure, activity or a new experience.

Rafting, horse riding, an escape room or a cooking class suit such a celebration.

We check safety and parents' consent before any activity.

An older birthday person

For an older birthday person a calm pace, a comfortable chair and an accessible venue matter.

We plan a long dinner with breaks and keep the music from getting too loud.

Sometimes a lunch works better than an evening event.

A couple's anniversary

A wedding anniversary is often celebrated by the couple alone or with close friends.

A private dinner with a view, a spa for two or a short trip to the mountains are common choices.

We explain spa options in the health section.

A proposal

Georgia has many romantic spots for a proposal: fortresses, mountain lakes and old town courtyards.

We plan the place, time, light and a hidden photographer so the moment feels natural.

We always prepare an alternative spot in case of weather or crowds.

A birthday on tour

If a birthday falls during a tour, we fit a short surprise into the tour programme.

A cake at a mountain hotel or a toast in a wine cellar makes the tour special.

We let the other tour participants know tactfully.

Toasts and speeches

At a Georgian supra the toasts give the evening its structure.

If guests want to say a few words, we arrange this in their language or with interpreting.

The tamada naturally weaves the guests' toasts into the overall rhythm.

A Georgian tradition

In Georgia, along with birthdays, many people also celebrate their name day, the feast of their saint.

On that day friends and family drop by to congratulate them, and a table is often laid on the spot.

Learning about this tradition gives a foreign guest's celebration a local touch.

A themed evening

Some people love a themed celebration: old Tbilisi style, the chokha, the twenties or cinema.

Hiring traditional costumes and a photo corner gets guests involved.

We match the theme to the venue and the birthday person's character.

A cooking class

Making khinkali or khachapuri together can be a fun part of a birthday.

After the class guests eat what they have made at the table.

We explain classes in the masterclasses section.

A wine tasting

A tasting led by a sommelier or winemaker adds substance to a dinner.

Guests learn the story of qvevri wine and local grape varieties.

For guests who do not drink we prepare a grape juice or tea tasting.

Carrying on the evening

After dinner some people want to dance or go to a bar.

Tbilisi has lively nightlife, and we choose a place to suit the guests.

We arrange transport at the end of the evening too, so everyone gets back safely.

A quiet birthday

Some people want only peace on their birthday: a spa, a massage and dinner for two.

A hotel in the mountains or the wine region suits such a day particularly well.

We explain spa options in the health section.

Travelling alone

If you are travelling alone and your birthday falls here, it need not be a sad day at all.

A group cooking class, a wine tour or dinner at a family guesthouse brings new acquaintances.

We choose a place where you will feel comfortable.

A colleague's birthday

At the office a colleague's birthday is often marked with a cake, a gift and a short speech.

We arrange the cake, flowers and delivery around the working day.

For a larger team evening we choose a venue near the office.

Memories

A photo album, a video clip or letters from guests keep a birthday alive for a long time.

We collect guests' greetings in advance and put them together into one book or video.

We send you the photos from the evening digitally within a few days so you can share them with every guest.

Foreign and Georgian guests

At some celebrations foreign and Georgian guests sit together.

A tamada working in two languages or with an interpreter brings both sides into one conversation.

We plan the table layout so guests get to know each other.

Loved ones far away

Anyone who cannot come can send a video greeting, which we show during the evening.

A live online link brings grandparents or friends into the celebration from the table.

We check the screen, sound and internet for this in advance.

Gifts

A local gift for the birthday person - handmade enamel, wine with a personal label or a rug - is remembered for a long time.

A small keepsake for guests makes a warm end to the evening.

We explain gift options in the shopping section.

Transport

Getting guests back to their hotels after a wine evening should be arranged in advance.

For a venue outside the city we arrange a minibus or several cars.

We send guests the transport schedule in advance.

Weather and season

Spring and autumn are best for an outdoor celebration.

In summer the mountains or evening hours avoid the heat.

In winter wine cellars, hotels and evenings by the fire are popular.

Noise and timing

Some restaurants and residential areas have night-time noise limits.

For a celebration that runs late we choose a suitable place.

We agree the finishing time in advance so the evening is not cut short.

Dietary requirements

Vegetarian, vegan, halal or an allergy - we note every requirement on the guest list.

Georgian cuisine has many vegetable dishes, so a meat-free table is rich too.

We pass every requirement to the chef in advance.

Accessibility

For a guest using a wheelchair we check the venue's entrance, toilet and table.

Some old cellars are reached by stairs, so we look for an alternative.

Every guest should feel at ease.

Budget

The budget depends most on the number of guests, the venue and the menu.

We set out the costs in a table, with each supplier's quote.

If the budget is limited, we focus on the detail that matters most.

Timelines

A small dinner can sometimes be arranged in a few days.

A large milestone celebration with guests from abroad needs months.

In season popular venues and musicians fill up early.

Changes and cancellation

Venues and suppliers have their own cancellation terms.

We write these out for you in advance, especially for a large booking.

Moving the date is often simpler than cancelling.

On the day

At a large celebration our coordinator is on site and keeps an eye on every detail.

The birthday person and family no longer have to think about logistics.

For a small dinner we stay on the phone and follow everything remotely.

For people living here

Foreigners living here often arrange a birthday for a partner, a colleague or a child.

With local contacts we find the venue, cake and music quickly.

For regular celebrations we offer a list of reliable partners.

Common mistakes

A surprise for someone who does not like surprises.

An outdoor dinner without a weather alternative.

A wine evening without transport for the guests.

What we need from you

The birthday person's character, wishes and dislikes.

The date, the number of guests and where they are coming from.

The budget range, dietary needs and the details that matter.

Cost

Suppliers set the price of the venue, menu, cake, music and decor.

We add nothing to their prices, and you pay them directly.

The fee for our help is agreed in advance, according to the scale of the celebration.