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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.

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.

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. Enjoy a dulce de leche tasting session and mate tea as you hear stories about Argentine culture. When everything is baked, you can enjoy your creations.

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.

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.

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.”

“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! Enjoy great food, generous pours and good company! Cheers!

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy two quintessential Buenos Aires experiences in one day with a private tour. First, take to the dancefloor with an expert instructor to learn how to tango, then head to the kitchen to discover the secrets of Argentine cooking under the guidance of a local chef. Menus can be adapted to your dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring a personalized experience. Finally, sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner of homecooked cuisine.

This is not a traditional cooking class or a typical food tour. Here, you’ll experience Argentina the way locals live it: gathered around the fire on a private Palermo Soho rooftop, sharing food, drinks, music and stories. You’ll take part in the famous ritual parrillero by grilling authentic choripán over charcoal and preparing homemade chimichurri while discovering the passions that define Argentine culture. Throughout the experience, you’ll dive into the world of Maradona, Messi, football celebrations, local slang and the incredible crowd energy that international artists constantly talk about after performing in Argentina. With vermut, Fernet with Coke and fresh choripanes straight from the grill, you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like you’ve been invited to a real Argentine gathering among friends.

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.

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 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.

Learn about traditional Argentine home cooking with a class in a suburb of Buenos Aires. Join a professional chef in her home and get tips on how to cook a variety of meat and vegetables on the barbecue. Discover the secrets behind making classic empanadas during this hands-on class. Taste everything you cook and relax over a meal with local wine included.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the unique experience of mate, Argentina's most iconic drink, right in the heart of Buenos Aires. At our Mate Bar, designed as an authentic pulpería adorned with gaucho and countryside décor, you’ll uncover the secrets of mate in a way you can’t experience on your own.

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.

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.

Step inside a century-old family home in Monserrat, where nobody just watches—everyone cooks. Roll the dough, prepare the fillings, shape the traditional Argentine repulgue, then gather around the table to share the meal.

This experience feels more like a laid-back Sunday gathering than a cooking class. You’ll be welcomed like a friend, taught like a guest, and fed like family. Feel the heat of the fire, savor each smoky bite, and take part in a food ritual that binds friends and strangers together. Leave with a full belly, a happy heart, and the confidence to light your own Argentine BBQ wherever you are in the world. Highlights: ✔ Learn the true techniques of Argentinian asado from a local grill master. ✔ Grill and taste multiple premium cuts, including ojo de bife, vacío, ribs, and sausages. ✔ Enjoy Argentinian wines, classic sides like provoleta and chimichurri, and a sweet local dessert. ✔ Dive deep into Argentine food culture and history. ✔ Intimate group setting in a private local home.