Top Brazil Cooking Classes

Traveling is about finding out new things. One of the best ways is through culinary. So, learning about it gives you a good sense of the culture, people, and habits of a country. Brazilian gastronomy is very rich, tasty, and full of wonders. In this culinary class, besides having hands-on practice and learning about the recipes, you will have an idea of their roots. A truly DIY experience with nice conversation, drinks, and fun.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Rio de Janeiro during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Upgrade to include a market tour to discover Brazilian ingredients, spices, and souvenirs. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on an unlimited caipirinhas. Enjoy a true taste of Rio and explore local culture beyond the restaurant scene.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class inside a real local home. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques that make Brazilian cuisine unique as your instructor guides you step by step. Get your hands dirty preparing several traditional recipes - from iconic dishes like moqueca and farofa to classic appetizers - all while sipping on unlimited caipirinhas or tropical mocktails. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than you ever could just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized and interactive experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who likes to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

While typical cooking classes only teach you to cook one or two recipes, this culinary experience in Salvador da Bahia equips you with the tips and tricks for recreating nine traditional dishes at home. You’ll cook in a local home for a more authentic cultural experience and enjoy unlimited caipirinhas as you cook to enliven the class.

This is not a resort barbecue or a staged cooking demo. It is a relaxed, social Brazilian BBQ session with a local host, where guests cook, taste, and share a full home-style menu in a friendly group setting. The experience brings together flavors that feel unmistakably Brazilian grilled meats, garlic bread, farofa, vinagrete, grilled cheese, and brigadeiro while leaving plenty of time to enjoy the food, talk with other participants, and feel part of a real local gathering.

Discover the flavors of Brazil through a guided tasting session designed to go beyond surface-level tourism. This small-group experience introduces you to 34 local foods and drinks, explained in context by a knowledgeable local host. Instead of just eating, you’ll understand how, when, and why locals enjoy these foods in their daily lives. - Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than by eating out alone. - Small group for a personal, social experience - Ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and culture seekers - All tastings and drinks included

Party and eat like a local at an authentic family-style Brazilian barbecue in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about local cuts of meats and make two quintessential Brazilian side dishes: campaign sauce and toasted farofa. The informal class structure allows for more socialization versus focusing strictly on cooking—and people who don’t like to cook can learn to make drinks instead.

As one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attractions, Christ the Redeemer attracts lengthy lines. Save time and prevent hassle by prebooking skip-the-line tickets, which allow you to board the next available train to the summit of Corcovado, where the statue is located. Your return ticket is valid on any train, so spend as much time as you like at the top, enjoying panoramic vistas of Rio and capturing photographs of the landmark.

The spirit of cachaça is the secret ingredient of many Brazilian cocktails. Rather than simply sipping it, delve deeper into the origin and production of the tipple during a tour of Engenho Boa Vista, Brazil’s oldest continuously operating sugar cane mills. Travel back in time and sample three different types of cachaça.

Discover Brazilian cuisine with this hands-on cooking class in Copacabana. Immerse yourself in Brazilian culture as you learn to make traditional dishes such as feijoada, seafood moqueca, and brigadeiro. Find out the history of each dish, practice local cooking techniques, then enjoy your 3-course homecooked dinner with a homemade caipirinha and coconut shake.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on a caipirinha. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Brazil cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who likes to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

Tour Rio de Janeiro your way, with a private car and driver, during this fully customizable tour. Choose the landmarks and attractions that you want to visit, such as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city's famous beaches. Learn about the food, language, culture and history of the city and its inhabitants from your informative local guide while you explore. Round trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle is included.

Discover Brazilian cuisine during a hands-on cooking class with a local chef. Create a variety of dishes, including at least five different Brazilian dishes, and learn new recipes and cooking techniques as you make local specialties like Seafood Moqueca or Black Bean Feijoada. Finally, sit down to enjoy your delicious home-cooked dinner, including a tasty dessert and drinks such as caipirinhas.

This experience is designed around Foz do Iguaçu’s Three Borders identity, with a relaxed tasting table that feels local, social, and easy to enjoy. Your host guides each drink and bite with cultural context, so guests do not just taste the menu, they understand how the flavors connect to everyday life in this multicultural part of Brazil.

Get first-hand cooking instruction and pick up tips you won’t find in books or online with this private cooking experience. With your local guide and a host family, visit the local market to learn about, and pick up, ingredients. Back at the host family's house, learn the secrets behind making Afro-Bahian dishes, then sit down to eat with your new friends

Arrive in a lively Salvador neighborhood, where the aroma of grilled meats and tropical fruits sets the scene for your culinary adventure. Welcomed with a handcrafted caipirinha, you’ll instantly feel the warmth of Brazilian hospitality. Under the guidance of our bilingual food expert, discover not only what Brazilians eat, but why these dishes matter, each tasting connected to stories of family tables, festive gatherings, and regional traditions. Step by step, you’ll explore flavors that span from sizzling churrasco to zesty street snacks and gooey brigadeiros, curated in controlled portions so you taste widely without feeling overwhelmed. The journey ends in celebration: sharing laughs, clinking glasses, and exchanging stories with fellow travelers. More than a tour, it’s an invitation into Brazil’s soul, intimate, abundant, and unforgettable.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and traditional techniques of Brazilian comfort food as your instructor guides you step-by-step. Get your hands dirty preparing iconic recipes—from garlic rice to buttery farofa and picanha steak - while sipping on a refreshing caipirinha. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene as you cook, learn, laugh, and connect with locals. - Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized, hands-on experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who loves to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited caipirinhas or tropical mocktails while you cook

Hands-on cooking experience. Learn how to make a delicious traditional moqueca from Bahia, or a brazilian barbecue, in addition to having a very special time of culture exchanging.

Step into your welcoming kitchen in Ipanema and let the culinary adventure begin, made specially for families who love to learn, laugh, and cook together. Whether it’s your child’s first time chopping vegetables or your teen wants to impress with Brazilian flavors, this class is the perfect mix of fun, hands-on learning, and shared discovery. Your instructors are chosen on their friendliness, fluency in English, ability to entertain and interact with all participants as well as of course their cooking expertise. They’ll adapt every activity to your family’s comfort level, so everyone feels confident and engaged. We also accommodate allergies or food preferences, just let us know in advance. Preferred smaller classes (up to 5 participants) or larger classes (up to 10)? Let us know after you book and we will let you know what days we have a class that fits your style.

This is one of the very few cooking experiences in Salvador designed specifically for your departure day. Most activities are located far from the airport and require long rides back into the city. This experience takes place just 10 minutes from Salvador Airport, allowing you to turn otherwise wasted time into a meaningful final experience - without stress or tight schedules. The timing, pace, and format were built around travelers who already checked out of their hotel and want something easy, rewarding, and memorable before flying out. Instead of rushing through a tour or sitting at the airport, you cook, eat, relax, and leave with recipes, skills, and photos — finishing your trip with intention, not waiting. This is not about doing more. It’s about using your last hours better.

This experience is intentionally small, slow, and personal — more like being welcomed into a private studio than attending a class. It blends herbal practice with a creative, sensory approach, allowing you to connect with plants through touch, scent, and making. The space itself is part of the experience: quiet, layered, and designed to feel grounding and restorative in the middle of São Paulo.

This experience is the perfect shortcut to understanding Brazil’s culinary soul. Every item has been carefully selected to show a different angle of the country’s complex food culture, rooted in Indigenous, African, Portuguese, and immigrant traditions. You'll leave satisfied, inspired, and equipped with real knowledge to keep tasting São Paulo with confidence. Highlights: Savor up to 34 distinct Brazilian flavors from Afro-Brazilian classics to modern street food. Enjoy a curated tasting experience led by a food-savvy local with insider knowledge. Discover the cultural stories behind each dish, drink, or ingredient. Get real travel tips and foodie hacks to enjoy the rest of your stay like a true paulistano.

This isn’t your average cooking class — it’s a joyful, boozy dive into Brazil’s most soulful flavors, led by a passionate local host. As the scent of garlic, coconut milk and sizzling cheese fills the air, you’ll prepare iconic dishes like creamy moqueca (with shrimp or fish), crispy cassava fries, pão de queijo, and golden cheese pastéis. Unlimited caipirinhas made with tropical fruits like passionfruit and cashew juice keep spirits high as you chop, fry and taste your way through Brazil’s culinary heritage. With music playing and new friends around the table, you’ll finish with a toast of sweet Amazonian fruit liquor or a handmade brigadeiro — and a heart full of stories.