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- English
- Spanish
Step into your welcoming kitchen in Ipanema and let the culinary adventure begin, made specially for families who love to learn, laugh, and cook together.
Whether it’s your child’s first time chopping vegetables or your teen wants to impress with Brazilian flavors, this class is the perfect mix of fun, hands-on learning, and shared discovery.
Your instructors are chosen on their friendliness, fluency in English, ability to entertain and interact with all participants as well as of course their cooking expertise.
They’ll adapt every activity to your family’s comfort level, so everyone feels confident and engaged. We also accommodate allergies or food preferences, just let us know in advance.
Preferred smaller classes (up to 5 participants) or larger classes (up to 10)? Let us know after you book and we will let you know what days we have a class that fits your style.
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
Meeting and pickup
Go up the escalators to shop 213 - Cook in Rio studio.
What to expect
This experience was designed for kids and adults to learn together as you prepare 9 traditional Brazilian recipes, guided by a friendly chef who makes everyone feel welcome.
You’ll chop, mix, season, and taste at your own pace, with simple step-by-step guidance that keeps children engaged and adults relaxed.
Every dish tells a story, and your host shares the cultural meaning behind the ingredients Brazilians grow up eating. It’s a chance to see daily life inside a real Brazilian home and cook side by side with someone who loves sharing their culture.
Beyond the recipes, the memories you and your children will take from this experience are truly unforgettable.
Choose your main dish: picanha steak, fish moqueca, or vegetarian moqueca - all easy to adapt for younger tastes.
And you’ll finish by sitting down together to enjoy the full meal you created - a moment kids love because “they cooked it themselves.”
And if your family’s experience isn’t 5 stars, we’ll refund you.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Maximum of ten people per class
- We can also teach non-alcoholic drinks (mocktails), just tell your instructor at the beginning of the class.!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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