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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

“Nick & Laura were super hosts and gave great instruction with a comfortable setting. They easily made the small group relaxed. The food was fabulous and clearly explained its roots to the local culture.”

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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

“Amazing experience! Our hosts were incredible and taught us about Argentinian history and culture - so much more than just cooking. It was great to connect with other families who had traveled to Buenos Aires from all over. Delicious food!!”

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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

“Had a great experience in this cooking class with Saul. It felt like we were cooking a home meal together! He was very accommodating to my dietary restrictions, and was also very knowledgeable about the history / origins of the foods we made.”

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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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5.Pachamama – Argentine Cooking Experience in Buenos Aires

Discover authentic Argentine cuisine in Buenos Aires with a private, hands-on cooking class featuring local dishes, wine, and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time learning to cook Argentinian food in a professional kitchen setting. Everything was prepped for the class to move along but still be involved in the cooking process.”

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6.3-Hour Buenos Aires Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Class

Discover authentic Argentine flavors with a 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Buenos Aires, learning empanadas, alfajores, and mate from friendly locals.

★ 4.5

“This was a fantastic authentic experience in an Argentinian household. The host was very knowledgeable about mate and answered all of our (many) questions, and the cooking lesson was also brilliant. The food was delicious. I rarely leave reviews but this was a 10/10 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.

“It began with a trip to one of the few traditional markets in Buenos Aires, what we call a "wet market" back home. It is what I'd expect of a wet market, except many stalls were closed due to the holiday season. For example, not…”

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8.Buenos Aires Food Tour: Local Dishes, Steak, Empanada & More

Discover Buenos Aires’ flavors on a 3-hour food tour featuring empanadas, steak, dulce de leche, and local drinks, led by expert guides in Palermo.

★ 5.0

“Lots of different tastings to get a flavor of Buenos Aires. The mate was a pleasant surprise too! Our guide was excellent and we had a fun group!”

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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

“We had a top notch chef to make delicious empanadas. We learned about the culture and variety of empanadas. We participated by chopping the ingredients , rolling the dough and stuffing them. Best of all we got to eat them. We were lucky that we…”

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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

“A fun and delicious way to start a weekend in BA! Carolina was s lovely instructor adding personal anecdotes as she guided us thru the preparation of our tasty treats. I also appreciated having a vegetarian option.”

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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

“First, very nice man and nice tango teacher. It would have been a great experience except we had transportation issues getting there and then found out it was not actually a private class. It was our last night in Argentina and we chose this particular…”

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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

“Superb cooking class led by expert chef and sommelier. Perfect amount of time to learn to make empanadas and taste them. In addition, a wine tasting and food pairing experience that was top notch! Love ved the regional food and wine history. We loved this…”

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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

“Amazing! Lourdes was a great instructor and she gave us historical lessons regarding wine, food, and culture. Very well rounded and she was so willing to explain and help us with other recommendations around the city. The food was great! 10/10 recomendé”

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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

“Come hungry - you eat the fruits of your labor! It was fun. Don’t expect to open an Argentine restaurant after this class but come for the fun!”

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