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15 Best Buenos Aires Cooking Classes

The classes that teach Argentina’s table: empanadas folded thirteen ways, mate etiquette explained before you offend anyone and multi-course dinners cooked with a Michelin-trained chef. The repulgue fold takes practice; the wine helps.

1.Argentine Cooking Class with Michelin Chef @ Argentine Experience

Experience authentic Argentine cuisine with a hands-on cooking class led by a Michelin-trained chef in Buenos Aires. Learn, cook, and taste for about $95.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Oh my, what a wonderful experience. Chef Frederico was an excellent teacher. We learned quite a few techniques as he guided us in a very fun way. There were 6 in our class. We came not knowing each other and left as good friends ....…”

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2.Buenos Aires: Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class

Discover authentic Argentine flavors with a hands-on cooking class in Buenos Aires. Make empanadas, alfajores, and mate in a cozy home setting.

★ 4.8

“We came away feeling confident that we would be able to cook these ourselves, but more importantly had a wonderful time learning. Thomas is capable and professional without seeming like a teacher - great sense of humour! Thank you, thank you, thank you for such…”

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3.Private Cooking Lessons and Food Tasting in Buenos Aires

Enjoy a private, hands-on Argentine cooking class in Buenos Aires for about 3.5 hours, with delicious food, local wine, and personalized instruction.

★ 5.0

“The experience was welcoming and enjoyable. I learned so much and had a blast in such a comfortable environment. Food was utterly amazing. Don’t miss out male a reservation”

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4.Buenos Aires: Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

Learn to make authentic Argentine empanadas and alfajores in Buenos Aires with a hands-on cooking class in Palermo, guided by friendly local experts.

★ 4.6

“The guide was amazing the food was even better. We booked a walking tour of the city with the same company and had the cookin class the next day. Incredible experience for both. Would highly, highly recommend for anyone looking for an authentic Argentinian experience.”

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7.Empanada Making Class in Buenos Aires

Join a hands-on empanada making class in Buenos Aires, learn about Argentine culture, enjoy Malbec wine, and taste authentic dishes in this enriching culinary experience.

“We had a brilliant time cooking with Shir. We joined her and another couple back in November and would highly recommend. Shir was a great host, from the communication before in helping us find her place to throughout the session. Shir was really welcoming and…”

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9.BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

Discover authentic Argentine flavors with this hands-on empanadas and alfajores cooking class in Palermo, guided by local chefs. Perfect for food lovers!

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience with a local resident. It was a highlight for our kids aged 10 and 13. Can’t wait to try the recipes at home.”

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11.BA: Small Group Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo

Discover authentic Argentine cuisine with this small-group empanadas cooking class and wine tasting in Palermo. Learn from locals, enjoy regional wines, and create delicious dishes.

★ 5.0

“The class was a very nice outing. The chef, Valentine, did a great job explaining the process to make an empanada and provided an informative set of points about Argentinian wine. The attendees actually do not make the empanada crust and the fillings are cooked…”

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12.Private Argentine Cooking Class and Tango Lesson in Buenos Aires

Experience Buenos Aires with a private 4.5-hour tour combining a tango lesson and Argentine cooking class, perfect for authentic cultural immersion.

★ 5.0

“Saul is amazing. The food is the best and he makes you feel at home in his kitchen. I did this excursion in 2018 and enjoyed it so much that I did it again in 2024! The tango lesson was so much fun. It was…”

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13.BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo

Discover Buenos Aires’ culinary secrets on this 2.5-hour empanadas and wine tasting tour in Palermo, perfect for food lovers seeking authentic Argentine flavors.

★ 5.0

“Great class for simple empanada recipe, they were very flexible to let me in last minute and Lorde was a great instructor! I was traveling solo and had a good time doing this class with one other couple who had signed up.”

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14.Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Experience

Discover authentic Argentine empanadas and premium wines in Buenos Aires with a lively cooking class and tasting experience designed for food lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.9

“This was a great activity given we had limited time in Buenos Aires. Thomas was a great host and everyone moving around the office and table were very friendly. Our final products didnt look great but they were delicious. Thomas' chimichurri was the best we…”

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15.BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo

Join this family-friendly Buenos Aires cooking class to make authentic empanadas and alfajores with a local guide, tasting Argentina’s iconic flavors.

★ 5.0

“The advantage of this cooking class is it starts in the morning. Our chef, Thomas, was clearly competent, sharing his expertise. The four of us agreed the meat filling of the empandas that we made lacked something, while the Alfajores that we made were delicious…”

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