Cooking classes in Buenos Aires

An authentic experience in the heart of Buenos Aires

We offer a friendly and immersive experience to discover Argentinian gastronomy through a cooking workshop followed by a tasting of local specialties.

Questa attività non solo permette di degustare i sapori tipici dell'Argentina, ma anche di comprendere le tradizioni culinarie e l'arte di vivere Porteño in un'atmosfera calda e rilassata.

On the agenda

Welcome and introduction to Argentine gastronomy

Presentation of the main local specialties:

• empanadas
• Argentine meat
• chimichurri
• Argentinian wines
• Local aperitifs

We will also discuss the Spanish, Italian, and Criollo influences that have shaped Argentine cuisine.

Preparing Argentinian empanadas

The main activity involves learning how to prepare the famous artisanal empanadas.

Discovering the ingredients

• preparation of the traditional stuffing
• local spices
• different regional variants
• folding techniques (“repulgue”)

Each participant will be able to prepare their own empanadas before baking.

Tasting of local specialties

After the workshop, it's time for a tasting in a friendly atmosphere.

Depending on the chosen formula:

• Homemade empanadas
• provoleta
• argentine picada
• choripán gourmet
• Traditional desserts
• dulce de leche
• craft alfajores

Argentine wines

The tasting may also include:

• Malbec
• Torrontés
• other selected Argentinian wines

Overview of the country's major wine-growing regions:

• Mendoza
• Salta
• Patagonia

Why take a cooking class in Buenos Aires?

A cooking class in Buenos Aires is much more than just a culinary workshop. It's an immersion in Argentine culture through its recipes, traditions, and art of hospitality. Accompanied by a local chef, you'll discover the secrets of the country's most iconic specialties while sharing a convivial moment with the other participants.

This experience helps us understand why gastronomy plays such an important role in the daily lives of Argentinians. Behind every recipe lies a story, European and regional influences, and a true culinary heritage passed down from generation to generation.

Discover the authentic flavors of Argentina

During this workshop, you will learn to prepare several traditional recipes that have made Argentine cuisine famous.

Depending on the season and the program, you may be able to observe:

• Homemade empanadas
• Traditional Chimichurri
• Dulce de leche
• Provoleta
• Typical Argentinian desserts

Each preparation is explained step by step so that you can easily reproduce the recipes once you get home.

An interactive and user-friendly experience

Unlike a simple cooking demonstration, this workshop is entirely participatory.

Participants make the different recipes themselves under the supervision of a professional chef who shares his techniques, advice and many anecdotes about Argentine cuisine.

The atmosphere is relaxed, warm and conducive to conversation, making this activity an excellent experience to share as a couple, with friends or family.

Guided tasting of local products

Once the preparations are finished, it’s time for the pleasure of tasting.

Vous savourerez les plats réalisés accompagnés d’une sélection de produits argentins soigneusement choisis.

Depending on the format, this tasting may include:

• Argentine wines
• Malbec from Mendoza
• Artisanal cheeses
• Local cheeses and cured meats
• Traditional sweets
• Typical drinks

Your chef will also explain the best pairings between dishes and Argentinian wines.

The history of Argentinian cuisine

• Argentine gastronomy reflects the numerous waves of immigration that have shaped the country.
• Italian traditions have influenced pasta, pizza and ice cream.
• The Spanish passed on their culinary techniques.
• Indigenous peoples have preserved ancestral recipes like humitas or tamales.
• During this workshop, you will discover how these different cultures have contributed to creating a unique cuisine in Latin America.

An ideal experience for all travelers

This Buenos Aires cooking course is suitable for all skill levels:

• Couples
• Families
• to groups of friends;
• to solo travelers;
• Incentive groups
• Companies
• Gastronomy enthusiasts

No cooking experience is necessary. The leader adapts the explanations so that everyone can fully participate in the workshop.

A customizable experience

For private groups, it is possible to adapt the program according to your sending.

We can also organize:

• Private workshops
• Courses in French, English or Spanish
• Enjoy your gastronomic diners
• Food and wine pairings
• Team Building Activity
• MICE Events
• VIP Experiences

Each workshop thus becomes a unique experience tailored to your expectations.

Complete your gastronomic discovery

After this Buenos Aires cooking class, continue your discovery with our other culinary experiences:

• Flavors of Palermo
• Buenos Aires' culinary scene beyond steak
• Buenos Aires your Way
• Tigre River Safari: The Tigre Delta in its purest form
• A private day in the Polo Country
• Gaucho Experience at an Estancia

Discover Buenos Aires in a different way through an authentic experience where cuisine, culture and conviviality come together to create unforgettable memories.