4h Cooking Class in Salvador with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

4.9
(74 reviews)
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

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

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class inside a real local home. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques that make Brazilian cuisine unique as your instructor guides you step by step. Get your hands dirty preparing several traditional recipes, all while sipping on unlimited caipirinhas. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene.

- Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than you would just eating out
- Small group size allows for a more personalized experience
- Ideal for foodies, couples and solo travelers
- Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

Example Menu

Starter

Caipirinhas

Brazil’s national cocktail, prepared and served unlimited with seasonal fruits.

Starter

Cassava sticks

Fried cassava sticks, a common Brazilian bar and side dish.

Starter

Lambão pepper sauce

Traditional Bahian hot sauce served at the table.

Starter

Vinaigrette Sauce

Classic Brazilian vinaigrette commonly served with seafood dishes.

Starter

Tapioca

Cassava-based crepe, widely eaten across Brazil and naturally gluten-free.

Starter

Fried Cheese Pasties

Fried turnovers filled with cheese, popular as snacks and street food.

Main

Brazilian style white rice

Everyday white rice served with main dishes throughout Brazil.

Main

Shrimp + plantain Moqueca

Traditional Bahian stew made with shrimp, coconut milk, and dendê oil.

Main

Banana Forafa

Toasted cassava flour with banana, a classic Bahian side dish.

Dessert

Brigadeiro

Brazil’s most traditional chocolate dessert, served at celebrations.

What's Included

Small group for a personalized experience
Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local host
All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided - nothing to bring
Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
5-Star Experience Guarantee - or your money back
Full meal (appetizer, main dish, dessert) + unlimited drinks
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Condomínio Sol Do Atlantico

Our warm, knowledgeable instructor 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

The best way to understand a culture isn’t through restaurants. It’s inside a real Brazilian home kitchen, cooking and talking alongside someone who grew up with these recipes.

And that’s what you’ll do here.

You’ll join a small group and prepare traditional dishes such as moqueca and farofa, guided step by step in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

As you cook, your local host shares practical techniques and cultural details that rarely appear in cookbooks but make all the difference when recreating these dishes at home. Most ingredients are easy to find worldwide, so you’ll be able to easily recreate these dishes.

Along the way, candid photos are taken so you leave with real memories. Afterward, you’ll receive our digital recipe book and a curated Salvador Food Guide to keep exploring local flavors.

When everything is ready, the group sits down to enjoy the meal they prepared together. A homemade caipirinha is served, glasses are raised, and the kitchen turns into a shared table filled with conversation and laughter.

You leave with practical skills you’ll actually use, genuine memories, and the confidence of our 5-star money-back guarantee for total peace of mind.

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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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