Private Modern Argentinian Gourmet Cooking Class in Buenos Aires with Locals

5.0
(3 reviews) Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Josefina, a special advisor of foreign affairs by day who has been cooking since the age of 12. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Josefina will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Argentinian dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, enjoy your meal together in your hosts' home.

• Private cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to Argentinian culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Experience Argentinian hospitality in a central Buenos Aires home
• Vegetarian options available

Example Menu

Starter

Beetroot carpaccio with blue cheese and balsamic vinegar reduction

Main

Panko-fried shrimp

Crispy fried shrimp in a flavorful herb sauce, served atop a bed of couscous.

Main

Argentinian beef tenderloin

Served in a citrusy ginger sauce with creamy potatoes and cheese.

Dessert

Dark chocolate mousse with caramelized fruits with meringue

What's Included

Local wine pairing
Private hands-on Argentine cooking class with host Josefina
Modern, 4-course meal in a beautiful home

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host at her apartment in Recoleta. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your hosts, Josefina and Nacho, in their stylish Recoleta apartment for your private Buenos Aires cooking class. Begin with a welcome drink, such as local wine or a cocktail, and a small appetizer like Josefina’s homemade pickled eggplant dip. Step into their modern kitchen for a hands-on gourmet Argentine cooking class, where Josefina will guide you in preparing three seasonal dishes from scratch, sharing authentic techniques, local ingredients, and traditional flavors. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy a modern four-course meal featuring dishes like beetroot carpaccio, panko-fried shrimp on couscous, Argentinian beef tenderloin with mandarin-ginger sauce, and dark chocolate mousse with caramelized fruit. Bread, filtered water, and coffee or tea are included. Perfect for honeymooning couples, families, or friends, this intimate experience combines Buenos Aires hospitality, culture, and cuisine. Vegetarians are welcome! Your host can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies so please include your dietary preferences, if any, when booking.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Tags

Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Cooking Classes
Wine Making Workshops
Restaurants
Dinner
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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