Cook Like a Local Argentine Asado Workshop

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This experience is more than a meal; it’s an immersion into Argentina’s asado culture.

You’ll go beyond tasting by lighting the fire, controlling the embers, understanding each cut of meat, and learning why timing is essential on the parrilla. You’ll also join a vermut workshop, crafting your own drink as locals do during the traditional asado previo, while sharing wine, stories, and customs.

Guided by a local expert, this relaxed and hands-on experience combines authentic food, cultural insight, and genuine participation, revealing how Argentines truly come together to cook, connect, and celebrate.

Example Menu

Starter

Spirits and Cheese!

A refreshing vermut with citrus, paired with melted provoleta grilled over embers, shared slowly while the fire comes alive

Main

The Asado

Premium cuts grilled over wood embers, cooked slowly to perfection and shared family-style straight from the parrilla.

Dessert

Clssic Dessert

A classic Argentine dessert trio: creamy flan, smooth dulce de batata, and fresh queso crema, perfectly balanced and simply delicious.

What's Included

Grilling tools
Asado staples
Professional and local host
Wine or Soda
Transportation
Tips (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Gorriti 4882

The meeting point is La Ventanita (Wine Window) Palermo at Gorriti 4882, in Palermo Soho. Easy to spot, surrounded by cafés and shops. Arrive a few minutes early and look for the street-level sign. Accessible by taxi or rideshare, near Av. Córdoba and Av. Scalabrini Ortiz.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join a fully hands-on Argentine asado and learn the tradition the way locals live it. You’ll start by lighting the fire, managing the embers, choosing the right cuts, and mastering timing and doneness as you prepare an authentic asado from scratch with expert guidance.

You’ll also take part in a vermouth workshop, discovering its place in Argentine culture and preparing your own vermouth to enjoy during the traditional previo while the fire is going. As the meat slowly cooks, you’ll enjoy fresh salads, a glass of Malbec, and relaxed conversations filled with grilling tips and local food traditions.

The experience ends with classic Argentine desserts, rounding out a truly immersive culinary journey. Perfect for travelers seeking real food, local culture, and active participation—this is not just a meal, but a true asado ritual.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Tours Buenos Aires

Tags

Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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