Buenos Aires · BUENOS AIRES COOKING CLASSES
Empanada pleating is harder than it looks and alfajores are mostly patience. The 5 classes below are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, and which ones end as a full lunch.
Meet your hosts at a San Telmo home for a three-hour, hands-on lesson in empanadas, alfajores, and mate. Hosts such as Thomas and Sophia explain the food and customs in English or Portuguese, then sit with you to enjoy the meal. Vegetarian fillings are available.
“Great class! Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful and the food was delicious!”
In Palermo, a native guide such as Carolina, Tomás, or Catalina leads you through Argentine empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores. You mix, fold, bake, and eat what you make, with meat and vegan empanada choices, mate tea, and cultural tips along the way.
“Wonderful activity for all ages. Catalina was fantastic! I’ll be using the recipes at home in the near future.”
Walk through Palermo Soho with a guide such as Lucy, Martin, Amalia, or Eliab, stopping for Argentine classics including empanadas, choripan, steak, mate, alfajor, gelato, and a secret dish. The three-hour tour ends near Palermo Hollywood and suits food lovers who want local context with their dinner.
“Martin was excellent!! He was a great guide. The food choices were also excellent. Just a great experience!”
In Palermo, a native Buenos Aires host guides you through empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores. You will chop, fill, fold, bake, and taste your work, with meat and vegan choices, mate, and recipes to take home. The small group is limited to 10 people.
“Great family activity but you get kids will need help as part of the lessons includes cutting / chopping ingredients with sharp knives.”
In Palermo, you’ll make Argentine empanadas with a local chef, learn folding and cooking tips, sip mate, and share the meal afterward. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are available. Guides have included Carolina, Valentino, Debora, and Tomás, with a warm, hands-on style.
“We had a great experience with Debora. I got in touch with the company before our experience as I wanted to ask for a little surprise for my boyfriend whose birthday it was. Juan was super friendly, responsive and helpful. they didn't only provide a special cocktail for us both, they also had a small birthday cake for him. That alone was amazing. The class itself was held by Debora. She was very kind and we learned so much from her. She created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which we made some super delicious empanadas. It felt like cooking with friends and we are positive we can do empanadas…”
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