LGBTQ+ Cooking Class in Rio: Cook, Toast & Celebrate Together

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join our newest LGBTQ+ cooking night in Ipanema, the only culinary experience in Rio made exclusively for the LGBTQ+ community.

Whether you're a kitchen newbie or a seasoned flavor enthusiast, this class blends fun, learning, and a generous dose of delicious chaos, in the best way possible.

You’ll be laughing, cooking, and maybe even dancing, it is Rio, after all. By the end of the night, you'll walk away with a full belly, new friends, and unforgettable memories.

Our instructors are chosen not only for their culinary chops, but for their warmth, sense of humor, and ability to create a welcoming space for all, regardless of where you're from or who you love.

Whether you're a novice or a kitchen pro, they’ll tailor the experience to your comfort level so everyone gets hands-on, learns a few tricks, and feels at home.

Not a 5-star night? We’ll give your money back!

And as a launch gift, all bookings made before September 1 include a complimentary bottle of Brazilian wine.

Example Menu

Starter

Cassava sticks

Golden on the outside, tender on the inside. Brazil’s favorite root, turned into crave-worthy croquettes.

Starter

Lime Caipi

The iconic Brazilian caipirinha with freshly muddled lime. Shake it, sip it, love it!

Starter

Pão de Queijo

Brazil’s bakery celebrity - crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and made from scratch in just 15 minutes.

Main

Picanha steak

Brazil’s most prized cut, oven-roasted low and slow for peak juiciness. Served with buttery farofa and golden cassava chunks.

Main

Seafood Moqueca

An ancestral recipe simmered with fresh fish, coconut milk, and dendê oil. Creamy, aromatic, and served with rice and banana farofa.

Main

Buttered cassava

Melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Rich, golden, and silky - the cassava is the potato's rich cousin.

Main

Toasted farofa w banana

Crunchy, slightly caramelized, and tropically addictive. A Brazilian original - no other cuisine has anything like it.

Main

Garlic white rice and vinaigrette sauce

Fluffy garlic-infused rice with bright, zesty Brazilian vinaigrette. The ultimate sidekick to moqueca or BBQ.

Dessert

Brigadilho (Brazilian fudge)

Pronounced like "armadillo" and considered the "crunchier cousin of Rice Crispy Treats, Brigadilho is a must for anyone with a sweet-tooth!

Dessert

Amazonian licqor

A handcrafted liqueur made with wild Amazonian fruits. Toast the night with something sweet, bold, and unforgettable - just like Brazil.

What's Included

Photos and recipe ebook will be sent the next day, as a gift!
Unlimited caipirinhas, because we're not about that "limit" life.
Cool vibes only in our air-conditioned studio, complete with Brazilian soft drinks and H20
8 food recipes + 1 way to become a caipirinha aficionado.
Market tour: optional but recommended if you want incredible and affordable gifts to bring back.
A cooking class that's less "lecture," more "epic food party."
Hotel pickup and drop off
Wine (red or white) sold separately
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go up the escalators to shop 213. Cook in Rio studio.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Tie your apron, grab a caipirinha, and step into Rio’s most vibrant kitchen party, hosted with love and pride for LGBTQ+ community.

This isn't your grandma's cooking class—unless she knows how to wield a caipirinha while juggling cassava. In our small-group adventure, you'll go from market mavens to kitchen wizards faster than you can say "Picanha."

Get ready to chop, sizzle, and sip your way through Brazil's zestiest flavors, all while laughing harder than you thought possible with a spatula in hand.

You can book with confidence!
We have the cooking experience down to a science (food+drinks+fun+culture)

If you don't drink alcohol, let us know after you book, as we can teach how to make tropical fruit juices and mocktails.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Maximum of ten people per class
  • We can also teach non-alcoholic drinks (mocktails), just tell our instructor at the beginning of the class.!
Supplied by Cook in Fiesta

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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