Immerse yourself in the culture of Rio through its flavors during this half-day cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic Brazilian recipes while sipping on a caipirinha. This experience goes beyond the restaurant scene for a true taste of Rio.

Discover Brazilian cuisine during a cooking class in Rio
Small group allows for a more personalized experience
Learn how to cook a delicious Brazilian recipe
Enjoy your creations paired with drinks

Sample Menu

Starter

Brazilian Mate (iced tea)

Starter

Cassava sticks

Even more delicious than french fries! There is no going back from cassava sticks!

Starter

Lime Caipi

unlimited! all you care to drink!

Starter

Fried okra sticks in pepper jam

Make a delicious appetizer and an amazing pepper jam!

Main

Picanha steak or Seafood Moqueca

Oven baked Picanha steak served with cassava or our fish moqueca stew served with rice. Both come with farofa.

Main

Buttered cassava

potato's rich cousin. tastier and healthier!

Main

Toasted farofa w banana

Brazil's most unique recipe... no where else in the World does any culture eat anything like this

Main

Garlic white rice and vinaigrette sauce

rice is served with moqueca menu rice and vinaigrette are both served in the picanha menu

Dessert

Brigadilho (Brazilian fudge)

Pronounced like "armadillo" and considered the "crunchier cousin of Rice Crispy Treats, Brigadilho is a must for anyone with a sweet-tooth!

Dessert

After dinner Amazonian licqor

Delicious digestive made with Amazonian fruit, as a celebration to our meal together!

What's Included

A cooking class that's less "lecture," more "epic food party."
8 food recipes + 1 way to become a caipirinha aficionado.
Unlimited caipirinhas, because we're not about that "limit" life.
Market tour: optional but recommended if you want incredible and affordable gifts to bring back.
Cool vibes only in our air-conditioned studio, complete with Brazilian soft drinks and H20

Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Wine (red or white) sold separately

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

R. Visc. de Pirajá, 281 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22410-001, Brazil
Go up the escalators to shop 213. Cook in Rio studio.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your way to the Ipanema neighborhood of Rio to a small cooking studio for your evening of hands-on learning. Meet your instructor and a small group to begin your Brazilian culinary adventure. No experience is necessary, and you're bound to learn something new about Brazilian cooking and culture whether you're a novice or an expert chef.

Your group will create several traditional Brazilian dishes such as a picanha steak or a Bahian seafood Moqueca, plus several appetizers and the classic caipirinha cocktail.

Listen as your instructor guides you through the process of making the dishes, taking notes if you like. Most of the ingredients used in these dishes can be found all over the world, so you'll be able to recreate them at home.

After the meal is prepared, sit down with your instructor and your new friends to toast your efforts and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Maximum of eight people per class
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Rachael_C

Erika was the absolute best cook and guide. She was kind and knowledgeable and make sure that the experience was memorable for everyone. Food was easy to cook and incredibly tasty. Would highly recommend!

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Fun cooking experience

Fred_M, Apr 2024

Excellent fun learning experience! Friendly atmosphere, really good food and a very patient chef Alex!

Top educated chef

Malissa_S, Apr 2024

This was a phenomenal experience. Chef Luis was our instructor. During the tour we learned so much about the traditional foods of Brazil, what region is they came from and so much more. We had the opportunity to taste some exotic fruits native to the country and other dishes to try during our stay in Brazil. I will most definitely try as many food options that I can during my stay. We had the opportunity to learn more about Caipirinha’s and how to make them. We were free to make our own during the class. I was also able to make one from my favorite childhood fruits from the market. The meal was prepared together with Chef Luis help. I learned so much and the meal was AMAZING.

Fun cooking class , lots to enjoy

Chelsea_T, Apr 2024

Had a wonderful time cooking different Brazilian foods and drinks. Our lead Chef Alex was personable and taught us all step by step on each dish a participant of the class was making. We had a great group and enjoyed sharing cooking tasks and experiences with each other. The food was so delicious and great to taste each new food. There was more than enough food for everyone to enjoy. Had a wonderful experience , and would recommend to anyone who loves trying new cuisines.

Best Brazil Cooking Class

Aneesah_E, Mar 2024

Best cooking class ever! Booked the market tour and it was very informative and interactive! Alex is great and the group we had was awesome!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

hi Aneesah! We're thrilled to hear you consider our cooking class the best ever! It's fantastic that the market tour added so much value to your experience, with its informative and interactive nature. Alex's efforts and the wonderful group dynamics seem to have truly enhanced your time with us. Your enthusiasm is greatly appreciated, and we're so glad you enjoyed every aspect of the class. If you're looking for another memorable culinary adventure, why not join our "Fruit Tasting Tour at our Farmers Market"? It's a fantastic way to explore even more of what our local cuisine has to offer. Thanks for choosing us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more great experiences. Cheers! Cristiano

Informative look at local food!

Chuck_M, Mar 2024

Great class. We went to the market tour beforehand with Erica (?), who walked us through local brands, treats, produce, and all the rest -- it made our grocery trip later in the day much easier. We were just two, and attended the class with three other pairs. Everyone took turns helping out with a different dish, while drinking as many caipirinhas as we desired. The chefs were friendly, joyful, and patient, teaching us about not only food, but local culture, history, and language. The location was easy to find, and they were very accommodating, as we'd just arrived from the airport with our bags. Easy communication via Whatsapp as well. Would recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

It sounds like you had a truly immersive experience with Erica during the market tour, and we're thrilled to know it enriched your grocery shopping later on! We're delighted that the intimate setting of our class, along with the friendly and joyful atmosphere created by our chefs, made for a memorable time. It's fantastic that you appreciated the blend of cooking, culture, history, and language—all served with as many caipirinhas as you wished. Since you enjoyed learning about Brazilian culture through food, we think you'd love our "Fruit Tasting Tour at our Farmers Market." It's another wonderful opportunity to dive deeper into the local flavors and customs. Thank you for pointing out the ease of location and our accommodation efforts; we strive to make your experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Looking forward to having you join us again for another culinary adventure!

Good experience in Rio

Steven_B, Mar 2024

Was more a demo than cooking anything yourself however Flávio was fab and very informative. Defo do the supermarket trip too - we enjoyed this. Class in studio was fun and we met a nice group of people to share the evening with. Monkfish was delicious!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

hi Steven, we love your review! And we are glad everything worked out! Yes, the supermkt is an excellent opportunity to buy incredible gifts for friends and family. We hope to see you in one of our other food tours, like the Taste of Brazil tasting tour. Come discover over 33 Brazilian foods with us! cheers! Cristiano

Good in parts. Need to ensure sensible numbers else enjoyment is seriously impacted.

Lee_T, Feb 2024

The Cooking Class was fun, but you really need to do the market tour beforehand to experience and appreciate the amazing range of foods, especially fruit and veg, available in Rio. Sadly, the organisers had booked too many people onto the actual cooking class, which meant that it overcrowded for the venue, and detracted significantly from our enjoyment of the evening. Also, the time taken to prepare and cook sufficient food for all those involved meant that we didn't actually eat until after 10pm! Whislt this might be OK for locals, for tourists it's just too late. Additionally, the numbers in the class meant that it was difficult to keep the venue cool, which increasingly became hot and stuffy as the evening progressed. I congratulate the chef in trying to do this - introduce visitors to local food and at the same time improve his english, but the event was spoilt by having too many booked on to the class.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

hi Lee, thanks for the review and feedback! That class was overbooked (one couple added their friend, making it 9 people, and we had to squeeze them in as it was their last night). We hardly ever do classes with 9 participants... our max is 8 unless they are all friends and don't mind the tighter elbow room. Coincidentally, last week we got a larger counter just to make room for everyone, so it won't be a problem anymore. Please contact us via email so we can process a refund, as per our guarantee of a 5-star experience with us! Thanks for kind words and feedback and for trying us! cheers! Cristiano

Fantastic experience

Joanne_D, Feb 2024

Alex the cook was so informative on all the ingredients he uses in his cooking . We had a great time

Response from Host, Feb 2024

hi Joanne, That's fantastic to hear! Chef Alex sure knows his stuff when it comes to ingredients. Learning about what goes into the dishes adds a whole new level of appreciation, right? So glad you had a great time. Can't wait to have you back for more culinary adventures with Chef Alex! Cheers, Cristiano

A genuine, wholesome event

Dennis_W, Feb 2024

A genuinely wonderful experience, loved spending a few hours with Chef Luiz and a few fellow travelers, making Brazilian food, learning and having a laugh.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

hi Dennis, That sounds like an absolute blast! Chef Luiz sure knows how to make the experience unforgettable. Cooking up Brazilian food, learning, and sharing laughs with fellow travelers—now that's what I call a good time! Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with us. Can't wait to have you back for more culinary adventures with Chef Luiz! Cheers, Cristiano PS: Look for our tasting tours (Fruit and Food tasting)

Educational, fun, and delicious!

Rob_K, Feb 2024

Fun evening with Chef Luiz! Started at grocery store with him showing us several local fruits and different starches. Class was highly interactive with drinks, entrees, and desserts. Educational and delicious!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

hi Rob, Sounds like a night to remember! Chef Luiz really knows how to make every moment special. Starting off at the grocery store, exploring local fruits and starches must have been a real eye-opener! And then diving into an interactive class with drinks, entrees, and desserts—talk about a full immersion experience! Your evening sounds like the perfect blend of education and deliciousness. Can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable culinary adventures with Chef Luiz! Cheers, Cristiano

Nice chef…

Jen_C, Feb 2024

The chef was a very nice and attentive host. I am sure this evening was not representative of his classes, however, the space that he held the class was too small for the group size (9 people). It was very hot and the electricity got tripped several times. I wasn’t in love with the menu—but we did get a nice overview of Brazilian cuisine.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

hi Jen! thanks for your feedback! Yes we did have an extreme heat day last Thursday and the 2 air-conditioners in our studio couldn't fight the heat. We have since come up with a solution, where on hot days we pre-cook the rice and cassava, so as to not add to the heat. It has been working since. As for the menu, we cant discuss with taste... we did everything we promise, which are nine of Brazil's top crowd pleasers. Since we offer full refunds for anyone who doesn't have a 5-star experience with us, please contact us via Viator's messaging system so we can know how to refund your investment. Thanks for your review, allowing us to further improve this cooking class! Cheers! Cristiano

Wonderful experience!

Denia_C, Feb 2024

Such an awesome experience! Totally worth it and the food was AMAZING! I was surprised to receive a mini cookbook with traditional Brazilian recipes that I can make for my family.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

hi Denia, We're thrilled to hear that you had such an awesome experience! The food being amazing and receiving a mini cookbook with traditional Brazilian recipes are all part of what we aim to offer. Thanks for sharing your fantastic time with us. We can't wait to welcome you back for more culinary adventures! Cheers, Cristiano

An Awesome Brazilian Cooking Experience

ryanricafranca, Jan 2024

This was a really cool experience! Good for cooking beginners and those wanting to learn about Brazilian cuisine! We started off with a walk through the grocery store, followed by an evening cooking class. Chef Alex was awesome! We learned how to prepare caipirinhas, some tapas, a main dish, and also dessert! We really enjoyed this and recommend it!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

hi Ryan, We're thrilled to hear that you had such a cool experience with us! It's fantastic to know that you found the class suitable for both cooking beginners and those eager to learn about Brazilian cuisine. Starting off with a walk through the grocery store sounds like a great way to immerse yourself in the local ingredients, followed by an evening of cooking delights. Chef Alex sure knows how to make the experience memorable! Learning to prepare caipirinhas, tapas, a main dish, and dessert sounds like a fantastic culinary journey. Thanks for recommending us—we can't wait to welcome you back for more cooking adventures! Cheers, Cristiano

Book it- will NOT disappoint

Teresa_E, Jan 2024

Best RDJ experience out of my entire trip. Supermarket tour was fun but the cooking demonstrations was amazing! Would be nice to receive a recipe card of what you’re making but the cooking is like going to mom’s or grandma’s house, they just show you how much to pour or season. I recommend to all my friends and would book this again if cooking another traditional Brazilian dish. Best memory and I can’t wait to cook the recipes at home for friends and family. The Chef and other guests were super amazing too. As soon as I booked I got a WhatsApp message from Cristiano on where to meet and it was great! He was VERY responsive to all my questions too: thank you everyone!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi Teresa, We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with us was the best part of your entire trip to Rio de Janeiro! It sounds like you had a blast with our supermarket tour and found the cooking demonstrations to be amazing. We appreciate your feedback about the recipe cards, and we'll definitely take that into consideration for future classes. We aim to create an atmosphere that feels just like cooking at mom's or grandma's house, where it's all about learning through hands-on experience and guidance. Thanks for recommending us to your friends, and we'd be delighted to have you back for another traditional Brazilian dish! It's wonderful to hear that our Chef Louis and other guests made your experience even more enjoyable. And we're glad Vania was able to assist you promptly and efficiently from the moment you booked. Thanks again for choosing us, and we can't wait for you to recreate those memories at home with friends and family! Cheers, Cristiano Cook in Rio

Fabulous cooking tour

Julie_M, Jan 2024

What a fabulous few hours! The tour of the local supermarket was useful to learn what’s special to Brazil. A short walk saw us in the kitchen ready to cook with our guide, Louis. Loads of fun with fellow travellers, we cooked, we ate and laughed.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

It sounds like you had an absolutely fabulous time during your cooking experience in Brazil! Starting with a tour of the local supermarket to discover unique Brazilian ingredients is a great way to get acquainted with the local food culture. Cooking alongside your guide, Louis, and fellow travelers must have been a lot of fun and a great opportunity to bond over a shared culinary adventure. Sharing a meal and laughter together often create wonderful memories. We appreciate your kind words and hope you have many more delightful experiences on your travels. If you ever want to explore more culinary adventures or visit Brazil again, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd love to have you back!

Simple yet fun

Brian_D, Dec 2023

This was a fun tour. Recipes were not difficult and you got a recipe book after. I wish there was more hands in cooking but Erica did most of the cooking g and we did some slight prepping. Informative at the shopping portion.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

It's great to hear that you had a fun and informative tour with Erica. The recipe book is a nice touch for taking home the recipes. Your feedback about wanting more hands-on cooking experience is noted, and we appreciate your input. If you ever want to explore more interactive cooking experiences or have other culinary adventures in mind, please feel free to reach out. We're here to make your culinary experiences even more enjoyable!

Number one cooking class in Rio

Vanessa_R, Dec 2023

Alex was a great host / chef. He taught us 9 dif things and very detailed on what and how to do it including sending recipes after class.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

It's wonderful to hear that Alex was a great host and chef! 🌟 Teaching you 9 different things in such detail, and providing recipes after the class, shows a commitment to ensuring you have a valuable learning experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy cooking the dishes you've learned! 🍴📝👍

Cooking in Rio

Shannon_A, Dec 2023

Oh my what a fantastic time. Chef Alex and his wife were awesome. We had great food and drinks and met some really fun people. As well as learned a lot. Would definitely do it again.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

It sounds like you had an absolutely fantastic time with Chef Alex and his wife! 😄 Great food, drinks, meeting fun people, and learning a lot make for a memorable experience. We're thrilled to hear that you would definitely do it again. If you decide to return for more culinary adventures or have any other food-related plans in mind, don't hesitate to reach out. Chef Alex and his team would be delighted to welcome you back for another wonderful time! 🍽️🥂👏

Chef Alex makes it so much fun.

jrworley, Nov 2023

My wife, daughter and I enjoyed our time in the cooking class. Chef Alex was great with the entire group. You should sign up. It’s a great way to learn about Argentina through your stomach. 😄

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Argentina, or Brazil? thanks for the kind words either way! cheers!

Delicious and educational

Kyle_E, Nov 2023

I learned a lot of fun things on Chef Alex's supermarket tour and he made the cooking class a very fun and entertaining environment.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

thanks Kyle! do look for our other foodie tours on Viator, like tropical fruit tasting tour and our guided Brazilian food tasting dinner

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