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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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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

“Saúl gave me a wonderful insight of the beauty of Argentinian cuisine! I learned how to make my own pastry and filling, cooked other food, there was never a dull moment! He is funny, patience and most important to me, he knows his food. It…”

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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

“The positive - clean kitchen, you get the recipes if you want them, getting to meet other travelers. The squash "stew" was good, still needed more salt though. The less positive - You don't actually get to make everything, they break up all the steps…”

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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.

“We had a great time in this cooking class! Shir was a great instructor and delightful to spend the afternoon with. We included the shopping trip and enjoyed seeing the local market. I would definitely recommend adding on the market shopping, though keep in mind…”

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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

“Loved this tour. All the food was delicious with a good mix between sweet / savoury. Amalia was full of excellent knowledge around both the food and the city and made it a really engaging tour. Would definitely recommend for anyone who loves food 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

“My mum and I love this experience! Tomas was our chef and he was amazing, super friendly and welcoming! We were super excited to make the Empanada's and they did not disappoint (neither did the bickies!)! So much yummier than any others we had bought!…”

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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

“Enjoyable and fun. Great instructor. Confident I can make empanadas at home now. Wine tasting was a nice addition to the cooking”

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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

“Scheduled this experience while vacationing in Buenos Aires. Tomas was an incredible teacher and host. The empanadas were amazing, as was the wine and conversation. Learned so much about Argentinian culture, food, and wine. Would highly recommend.”

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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

“This was LOTS of fun. Good wine, food prep was easy and enjoyable. A great way to spend a few hours drinking wine, cooking and eating good food and making friends”

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