Private Empanada Cooking Class in Buenos Aires with a Local

4.9
(8 reviews) Buenos Aires, Argentina

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Buenos Aires home with your host Gabriela, a Buenos Aires native. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in Gabriela's local home kitchen where she will teach you how to make the most traditional Argentinian dish, empanadas, with a variety of fillings. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts' beautiful Buenos Aires apartment centrally located in the Belgrano neighborhood.

• Empanadas making and cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to Argentinian culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Experience Argentine hospitality in a residential neighborhood
• Vegetarian and gluten free options available

If you choose the market tour + cooking option, Gabriela will take you on a private tour of the local Belgrano market where you will discover, sample and purchase local meat and produce for your cooking class.

Example Menu

Starter

Picada - traditional Argentinian platter of local cheese, hummus and chorizo

Starter

Fizzy welcome drink

Main

A variety of empanadas

Traditional Argentinian pastry with a variety of fillings such as chicken and leeks, zucchini and cheese, and local cheese and jam

Main

Fresh salad

Dessert

Dulce de leche pancakes, chocotorta or alfajores with tea or coffee

What's Included

Private empanada cooking class and meal with your host Gabriela
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
If you choose the market tour + cooking option, your experience includes a private market visit.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host Gabriela at her apartment in the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Experience a private empanada cooking class in Buenos Aires with a warm and friendly local Gabriela in the beautiful Belgrano neighborhood. Begin with a welcome glass of wine or beer and enjoy a traditional Argentinian picada of cheeses, jams, and nuts on Gabriela’s balcony. Then join her in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking lesson, learning to prepare three empanada fillings — such as chicken and leek, zucchini and cheese, and the classic cheese and jam. After cooking, enjoy your freshly made empanadas with a fresh salad, followed by chocotorta or dulce de leche dessert with coffee or tea.

If you choose the market tour option, meet your host Gabriela at her home and stroll a few blocks to Mercado de Belgrano for a private Buenos Aires market tour. This vibrant indoor market is known for its fresh produce, gourmet ingredients, and authentic neighborhood vibe. As you explore with Gabriela, meet her favorite vendors and discover regional Argentine specialties. You’ll sample fresh products and pick up a few ingredients to use later in your empanada cooking class. Enjoy sweet treats at the outdoor tables and soak in the flavors and culture of Argentina during this 1-hour guided tour.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please note that the cooking portion of your experience will take place on Gabriela’s dining table, as she has a small kitchen.
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