Top Buenos Aires Cooking Classes

Learn to cook one of Argentina’s best delicacies in a small-group, hands-on cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. You’ll be taught all the techniques for making empanadas from scratch, including folding, crimping, and how to fill them. As you eat your empanadas, enjoy a wine tasting with Argentina’s best wines—including Malbec and beyond—from regions like Mendoza, Salta, and Patagonia.

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.

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.

Learn to cook two of Argentina’s baked delicacies in this family friendly cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Learn about the techniques, ingredients, and cultural significance of making empanadas and alfajores, the beloved local dulce de leche-filled cookie. As you make your treats, you’ll drink mate tea and hear stories about Argentine culture. When everything is baked, you can enjoy your creations.

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.

Step into the heart of Argentine-Italian tradition with this immersive cooking experience in Buenos Aires. Inspired by the recipes passed down through generations of Italian immigrants, this hands-on class invites you to slow down, cook from scratch, and reconnect with the emotional side of food. In a warm and carefully curated kitchen setting, you’ll learn how to prepare fresh pasta, a classic pomodoro sauce, and a traditional tiramisu—just like a true “Nonna.” More than a cooking class, this is a cultural journey into the flavors, stories, and traditions that shaped Buenos Aires.

Few places in the world are as famous for their barbecue as Argentina, where grilling meat and sipping wine are a way of life. This traditional asado experience gives you an authentic taste of local culture by helping you delve deeper into culinary customs than you would if simply going to a restaurant. Plus, a 7-course menu and wine pairings mean you’ll leave feeling fulfilled.

Get a taste of Argentina's local cuisine with this interactive dining experience in Buenos Aires, which immerses you in Argentine food. Master the art of correctly closing empanadas before sitting down to a meal of authentic Argentine cuisine, including steak, paired with unlimited wine tastings from around the country. Finish by learning how to prepare "maté" tea paired with a sweet “alfajores.”

This experience is more than a meal; it’s an immersion into Argentina’s asado culture. You’ll go beyond tasting by lighting the fire, controlling the embers, understanding each cut of meat, and learning why timing is essential on the parrilla. You’ll also join a vermut workshop, crafting your own drink as locals do during the traditional asado previo, while sharing wine, stories, and customs. Guided by a local expert, this relaxed and hands-on experience combines authentic food, cultural insight, and genuine participation, revealing how Argentines truly come together to cook, connect, and celebrate.

Explore Buenos Aires’ Palermo neighborhood through your tastebuds on a small-group foodie tour. Visit several different restaurants, where you sample at least eight local dishes and drinks to fill you up—vegetarian and gluten-free options are available with prior notice. Your guide teaches you about Argentinian culinary traditions and answers any questions you may have. Choose from day or evening tours to suit your schedule.

Swap the bustle of Argentina's capital for the idyllic Tigre Delta on this small-group tour from Buenos Aires, including hotel transfers. Set out on a sightseeing cruise around the Tigre Delta, one of the largest natural deltas in the world, before wandering a riverside walk beside the Luján River. Spend time exploring the lively market town of Tigre, with snacks and refreshments included along the way.

Discover the beauty of traditional tango dancing with this live show. Take a seat in a Belle Epoque theater in Buenos Aires to see a tango performance by a set of skilled dancers accompanied by live music. Customize the experience with the option of a three-course dinner. Hotel pick-up is available.

Take a break from Buenos Aires sightseeing to learn about one of Argentina's most important and beloved drinks: mate. Mate is an herbal tea made from naturally caffeinated weed. Discover where it’s grown, how to infuse it, and how to drink it in the traditional way, with a straw bulb. You’ll also learn the history of mate and how it became part of daily Argentine life.

Enjoy empanadas, steak, charcuterie, and much more on this small-group foodie tour in Palermo.Your guide takes you to the best spots in this area of Buenos Aires, where you try traditional Argentine food, including sweet and rich *dulce de leche.* Food and booze are included, so you don’t need to pay on the spot.

Get to know Buenos Aires on this guided half day tour where you'll be driven to several stops in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, and also be walking between places. This is the perfect way to get an overview of the city upon arrival, or for those who have just a few hours in the city to walk. Among the stops are Alberto J. Armando Stadium (La Bombonera), Casa Rosada, and Recoleta Cemetery, but the entrance fees are extra.

This private, intimate cooking class teaches you to make classic Argentinian empanadas in the privacy of a home in the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Gather around the dining room table with your group as your host teaches you to prepare three empanada fillings like zucchini, cheese and jam, or chicken—all passed down for generations. As you cook, your host shares entertaining stories that provide insight into local Buenos Aires culture.

This experience goes beyond a meal—it’s a deep dive into Argentina’s asado culture! You don’t just taste the food; you light the fire, manage the embers, learn the logic behind each cut, and understand why timing is everything on the parrilla. Along the way, you take part in a vermut workshop, preparing your own drink as locals do during the asado “previo,” while sharing stories, wine, and traditions. Led by local experts, this hands-on, social, and unhurried experience blends real food, cultural insight, and participation, offering an authentic taste of how Argentines truly gather, cook, and celebrate.

Explore Argentine culture through its cuisine in the comfort of a local's home. Taste mate and alfajores and learn to make empanadas from scratch, including the dough and filling. Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on experience! We'll allow for some time to get to know each other. You will have a chance to learn about the local culture and way of living, directly from a local. Sustainability and health are at the heart of what I do, and I care deeply about the details. I carefully source ingredients produced through sustainable, environmentally respectful practices that also protect our health and ensure dignified working conditions for the people behind them. The beef is grass-fed, the eggs come from free-range hens, the vegetables are seasonal, local, and organic, and the flour, oil, cheese, wine, and other staples are organic as well.

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.

Taste your way through Argentina’s best-known culinary delicacies, all in just one excursion, on this small-group tasting tour. Meet your local guide in Buenos Aires’ vibrant Palermo neighborhood, and get ready to explore: You can look forward to trying everything from empanadas and choripán sandwiches to Argentine wine, steak, and more. Along the way, learn more about the city’s rich culinary heritage.

Escape the city for a tour of the Tigre River Delta, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Enjoy a cruise around the canals and islands of the idyllic Tigre Delta. During the tour, you'll also see the fruit market and the cathedral, and try some hand-made empanadas.

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of yerba mate with a unique experience in Cañitas, Buenos Aires. You'll learn about the history and importance of this iconic beverage while learning how to prepare your own mate blend. With a local guide, you'll enjoy a tasting session that includes yerba mate, a bombilla, hot water, and spices, as well as traditional snacks. This sensory and dynamic activity will allow you to become a true yerba mate cebador in a magical setting that enhances every moment.

Join us for a Premium Wine & Food Tasting Experience at a specially selected location in Buenos Aires. Enjoy exceptional Argentine wines from different regions, paired with local gastronomy and gourmet twists. Meet our host in an intimate and relaxed setting. We work exclusively with high-quality wines from small, boutique producers that offer authentic character, unique profiles, and outstanding quality. Our tasting journey crosses Argentina: From the dry heights of the northern valleys, through the legendary vineyards of Mendoza, and into the fresh, cool climates of Patagonia — exploring the diversity of terroirs and styles along the way. Food pairing options: • Afternoon tasting with Argentine tapas, charcuterie, and appetizers • or a lunch experience featuring regional dishes Both include dessert and abundant wine. We invite you to relax, taste, learn, and enjoy — exploring wine varietals, local flavors, cultural history, and the unique personality of Argentine wine country.