Top Buenos Aires Food & Drink Classes

Discover Argentine culinary traditions with this interactive, small-group cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Learn to prepare authentic dishes like empanadas, tenderloin, and dulce de leche flan under the guidance of an experienced chef. Enjoy hands-on cooking in a group setting and then enjoy the fruits of your labor with wine pairings.

Immerse yourself in the authentic Porteño culture of Buenos Aires as you learn the art of hosting a traditional mate circle and crafting delicious snacks. Learn to prepare empanadas and alfajores from scratch and master the intricate techniques of "repulgue.” Engage in insightful discussions about local customs and pair your snacks perfectly with coffee and tea.

Two of Argentina’s tastiest and most beloved treats are “empanadas,” savory pastries filled with meat or cheese, and “alfajores,” a sweet biscuit ‘sandwich’ filled with dulce de leche. With this cooking class, learn how to make both specialties from scratch, then tuck into your delicious homemade snacks. No experience is necessary, and it’s a fun experience for all ages, including children.

Argentina is world-famous for its steak and a traditional barbecue or ‘asado’ is the best way to enjoy it like a local. With this tour, experience an authentic Buenos Aires asado as you help prepare the feast. Learn about the different cuts of meat, sample Chimichurri Sauce and choripan, and tuck into a delicious barbecue dinner accompanied by Malbec wines and a tasty dessert.

Experience Buenos Aires' Palermo Viejo neighborhood through your palate with this small-group culinary walking tour. You'll try all sorts of food, from Argentine sandwiches to steak, with the option to do a bit of wine tasting. While food is the focus of this walking tour, you'll also get a good feeling for the neighborhood as you explore on foot, with lots of opportunities to take photos of tree-lined streets and colorful street art.

Immerse yourself in Argentinian cooking—far beyond just eating in local restaurants—during this Buenos Aires Private Cooking Class Experience. A local chef teaches you how to make traditional Argentinian dishes like Chipa, meat empanadas with homemade dough and chimichurri, humita, and flamed dulce de leche pancakes. Afterward, sit down to eat with your group what you made paired with wine.

Explore the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires through your taste buds with this small-group tour. You'll visit a total of four different restaurants, where you’ll sample at least eight drinks and dishes. A local guide will be with your group the entire time to teach you about local culinary traditions and answer any questions you may have.

Become an official yerba mate expert with this small-group tasting and drink-making workshop in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Meet your Yerba Mate experts and instructors and learn where the popular drink comes from, how the tea is produced worldwide, and how to brew the perfect cup. Sample your drink with Argentine sweets and receive a diploma certifying your participation in the workshop.

Squeeze all of Buenos Aires’ most visited sights into one small-group city tour. Admire the Casa Rosada presidential palace on Plaza de Mayo and stroll down the grand Avenida de Mayo, then explore the cobblestone streets of historic San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango. Head to La Boca to snap photos of the brightly painted houses along Caminito, then explore the buzzing port of Puerto Madero and pay a visit to the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, home to Evita’s grave.

Enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires and experience the passion of the Argentine tango at an evening La Ventana tango show. With live tango and folk bands, and a gaucho demonstration, this is one of the city’s most unique tango performances. For the full experience, upgrade to include a delicious 3-course dinner and round-trip hotel transfers.

Enjoy fine dining, Argentine wine and a spectacular tango show at the Astor Piazzolla Theatre. During this experience at Piazzolla Tango in the historic Guemes Gallery, learn about the history and culture of tango in Buenos Aires after an optional traditional Argentinian dinner. Enjoy complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off.

Learn the art of making traditional empanadas in this small group cooking class in Buenos Aires. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small group tour, yet still have an intimate group. You’ll learn all the steps, from making the dough to the filling. Then cook in a local apartment, learning about Argentine culture while enjoying what you’ve prepared.

Buenos Aires is world-famous for its delicious beef, and some of the city’s best ‘parrillas’ (grill houses) can be found in the trendy Palermo neighborhood. With this tour, dive into Palermo’s foodie scene as you enjoy a walking tour and tuck into a three-course progressive lunch along the way. Each course is served at a different restaurant allowing you to sample different flavors, recipes, and culinary styles.

In this experience we will learn the secrets of the classic and famous Argentinian "asado" and what makes it so special. We will provide a description of the meat cuts used in the asado, the correct way to prepare them, and the order to serve them. We will discuss the differences between the barbecue of our neighbors countries and some of the Argentinian traditions during the asado. Our guests will learn how to prepare the Argentinian asado from start to finish and during the experience we will enjoy the classic Argentinian aperitif, the Fernet, and teach how to prepare it the Argentinean way. No asado is complete without wine so we provide delicious Argentinian red wines during the entire experience. Water and soda will be provided too. We can offer private experiences, feel free to contact us for further information.

Master the art of making Argentinian empanadas during a small-group cooking class that ensures you receive personalized attention from your guide. You’ll learn how to prepare the classic South American snack before cooking and (of course) feasting on the fruits of your labor.

Step into the home of a local for private cooking lesson during your time in Buenos Aires. This hands-on cooking class dives into some of Argentina’s most classic dishes with a range of menus suitable for all dietary restrictions. After all your hard work, enjoy your 3-course menu as you chat with your host over local wine and delicious food.

First space in Latin America where Mate is the real protagonist! A must do in Argentina, taste this iconic infusion. In MATEA EXPERIENCE you are going to learn how prepare your first Mate. This masterclass will keep your five senses awake.

Learn the ways of the Argentinian BBQ through a Learning-by-doing experience: join the grillmaster who worked in the Bachelorette and local steakhouses! Understand the history and the local culture through his flavours, his wonderful meat and outstanding wine. -How to make an Argentinian Asado from beggining to end. -How to make the fire? -How to prepare the meat? -How to make Chimichurri? Those and a lot other questions will be answered, and the secrets revealed. Enjoy the dinner in a local family home, in a beautiful garden next to the light of the fire.

Immerse yourself in Argentina’s coffee scene and sample coffees from all around the world on this interactive tasting tour in Palermo Soho. Discover the different aromas that make up each coffee variety and learn how they affect the taste and texture of your favorite coffees. Finish by enjoying a selection of freshly roasted Single Origin coffees with newfound appreciation for the coffee-making process.

“Bertie and Aby will show you the spirit and diversity of Argentina with small production wines and delicious regional food pairings” We are Bertie and Aby - an English sommelier and an Argentine chef. In 2016 we started Wine Discovery. Our tastings are focused around wine, food and good company, all shared around a big table - the Argentine way! Aby has been cooking traditional Argentine food every since she was a child, helping at (big) family gatherings and Bertie has worked as a sommelier since 2008. Together we want to share our knowledge and passion for Argentina’s wine, cuisine and culture! Our experience is designed to be enjoyed by everyone - whether you are just mildly interested in wine or an expert, our wine tastings are a fun and relaxed affair!

With the help of our native host, you will learn all the steps to prepare one of the most important dishes of Argentinian gastronomy, the empanadas. Get ready to experiment with the different strains of the best Argentine wines. In this guided tasting experience for small groups, led by an expert sommelier, you will create and take home your own blend. In this group game, you will learn about the characteristics of the grapes, the winemaking methods in Argentina, the distinctive features of the different strains that give each wine its particular flavor, and above all, how to mix them to make a good blend. Are you ready to make your own unique blend?

Join us with our local host on this new cooking experience for all family members. Meeting at our location, local host will be waiting for you. She will teach you and your children how prepare delicious argentine empanadas and sweetest alfajores with dulce de leche. We will lend you an apron for the lesson.

Immerse yourself in the culinary heritage of Argentina in this cooking class with wine tasting. Your host will teach how to prepare one of the most emblematic Argentine dishes: empanadas, delicious pastry turnovers that are filled with either meat or vegetables. Afterward, your efforts will be rewarded with a tasting of some excellent Argentine Malbec wines.