Hands-On Bahian Cooking Class with Caipirinhas in Salvador

4.9
(65 reviews)
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Learn to cook 9 of Brazil’s most iconic recipes in this vibrant, boozy cooking class led by Chef Nicolas in his welcoming Salvador home.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted with music, laughter, and your first of many caipirinhas, Brazil’s signature cocktail made with tropical fruits and plenty of joy.

As you sip and cook, you’ll master beloved dishes like creamy shrimp moqueca, crunchy cheese pastels, golden cassava fries, fluffy pão de queijo, and rich brigadeiros.

No prior experience needed - just a love for good food, good people, and unforgettable memories. You’ll leave full of flavor and stories to share.

And if your experience isn’t 5 stars, we’ll give you your money back.

Example Menu

Main

Shrimp + plantain Moqueca

A must.

Main

Banana Forafa

Toasted cassava flour mixed with sweet banana.

Main

Brazilian style white rice

Fluffy, perfectly cooked white rice.

Starter

Caipirinhas (unlimited)

All you care to make and drink caipis in various fruits

Starter

Cassava sticks

Crispy golden cassava fries.

Starter

Vinaigrette Sauce

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Starter

Tapioca crepe

Discover a delicious gluten-free way to make cassava crepes

Starter

Fried Cheese Pasties

Deep fried Crunchy pasties (aka turn-overs) filled with melted cheese.

Dessert

Brigadeiro

Brazil’s favorite chocolate fudge truffles.

Starter

Lambao pepper sauce

What's Included

Cooking class
Caipis! All you care to make and drink
Optional pick and drop off car service
Optional food market tour
Brazilian soft drinks and drinking water
8 food recipes + 1 cocktail
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our warm, knowledgeable Chef will be there to greet you and make sure you’re all set for a day of new flavors and local culture. His contact number will be sent by our booking manager.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In one afternoon, unlock the essence of Bahia, not in a studio, but inside a real Salvador home, where cooking is shared like family and every glass begins with a fresh caipirinha.

Guided by Chef Nicolas, who has welcomed over 1,000 travelers to his kitchen, you’ll roll up your sleeves to prepare 9 Bahian recipes from scratch: from shrimp moqueca simmered with coconut and dendê to crispy cassava fries, cheese pastéis, tapioca crepes, and Brazil’s favorite chocolate truffles.

Along the way, you’ll learn local techniques, hear the stories behind each dish, and enjoy unlimited caipirinhas made with tropical fruits.

With a small group setting, you’ll enjoy personal attention, laughter, and a table that feels like it belongs to friends, not strangers.

Spots are limited, book today to cook, sip, and celebrate Bahia in the most authentic way. And if your experience isn’t 5 stars, you’ll get your money back.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Maximum of six people per class
Supplied by Cook in Fiesta

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Top Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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