Brazilian BBQ Class in Rio (3.5h): 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

5.0
(113 reviews)
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Most churrasco tours just feed you.
Here, you become part of the party.

Guided by two lively hosts, everyone takes a role: flipping picanha, toasting cassava farofa, stirring the vinaigrette, or mixing tropical cocktails. It’s collaborative, fun, and truly Brazilian.

You’ll taste premium cuts like cupim — a marbled “Brazilian wagyu” — and learn recipes that locals swear by for every gathering. Drinks flow freely, music keeps the vibe alive, and even if it rains our covered patio guarantees the night goes on.

This is more than dinner: it’s your backstage pass to Brazilian hospitality, where strangers turn into friends over smoky grills and clinking glasses.

With personalized attention, every guest leaves saying, 'This was the highlight of my trip to Rio.'

Example Menu

Starter

grilled Brazilian sausage with jaboticaba sauce

Starter

Brazilian-style garlic bread

Starter

Lime Caipirinha

topped with tonic water, so you ease your way in the night.

Starter

batida de côco

a pina colada simplified, made in 90 seconds.

Main

Picanha steak

Main

Hump steak (Cupim)

Hump (not rump) steak is the cut closest to Wagyu, yet sells for 1/10th of the price.

Main

toasted farofa

Main

vinaigrette

aka "molho a campanha"

Dessert

grilled pineapple

becomes sweeter than usual!

Starter

grilled okra

served with a bit of salt flower

What's Included

Hands-on cooking experience guided by a local chef
All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided - nothing to bring
5-Star Experience Guarantee - or your money back
Full meal (appetizer, main dish, dessert) + unlimited drinks
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will contact you via Whatsapp with class confirmation and meeting point instructions.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Begin your experience in a welcoming outdoor BBQ setting in Copacabana, where fire, food, and good company set the tone for the evening.

Meet your hosts and a small group, then head straight to the grill. No cooking experience is needed - everyone takes part, whether turning cuts of meat, preparing classic sides, or mixing drinks. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and social from the start.

Together, you’ll prepare and enjoy 10 Brazilian BBQ favorites locals never miss at a churrasco, such as garlic bread, picanha, cupim, grilled pineapple, and more. Along the way, your hosts share practical techniques you can easily repeat at home.

Drinks are bottomless throughout the experience, from fresh caipirinhas to creamy batida de coco. As the food cooks, the space naturally turns into a shared table of conversation and laughter.

Afterward, you’ll receive our digital recipe book, a curated Rio Food Guide, and candid photos from the experience. You leave with recipes, practical skills, real memories — and the peace of mind of our 5-Star Money-Back Guarantee.

This experience is offered in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Any allergies or food intolerences?
Supplied by Cook in Fiesta

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Food & Drink
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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