Top Buenos Aires Food & Drink 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 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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

“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!

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.

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.

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.

Unlike larger group classes, this private experience allows you to enjoy a more personal connection with your host while learning traditional recipes at your own pace. The experience combines hands-on cooking, local storytelling, and Argentine-Italian heritage in an intimate setting designed for meaningful cultural exchange. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a memorable culinary activity in Buenos Aires, this experience offers an authentic and personalized way to connect with the city through food.

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.

Unlike traditional restaurant dining, this private experience invites travelers to actively participate in the ritual of the Argentine asado. You don’t simply watch, you build the fire, learn grilling techniques, prepare drinks, and share the meal in an intimate local setting. The private format allows for a slower pace, personalized interaction, and a more authentic connection to Argentine food culture and hospitality.

Join us in this Private Food and wine Tour visiting Buenos Aires city and some od their unique districts. Argentine wine are famous and have many flavours options, from Malbec, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir and other varieties. Enjoy and taste incredible wines and learn about the art of winery. Group night tour. Observations: Minimum 2 pax.

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.

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.

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.

The Ultimate Argentinian Asado: Steak & Wine Experience The Argentinian Asado is more than just a meal—it’s a centuries-old tradition that brings people together around fire, meat, and wine. Join a renowned grillmaster—who has worked at top Buenos Aires steakhouses and on The Bachelorette—for a hands-on BBQ experience, where you'll grill Argentina’s best cuts and pair them with Malbec & Torrontés wines. What’s Included: ✅ Master the fire – Grill premium cuts over wood embers ✅ Taste local favorites – Enjoy choripán, provoleta, Chimichurri & dessert ✅ Wine pairing – Savor Malbec & Torrontés ✅ Exclusive setting – A small-group Asado in a private home Book now to experience Argentina’s legendary Asado!

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.

No visit to Buenos Aires is complete without seeing a tango show, but choosing a venue from the hundreds on offer can feel overwhelming. 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.

Aby is a Buenos Aires native who will teach you everything you need to know about making and enjoying mate! During the activity you will learn about the history of Yerba Mate in Argentina, the local customs and how to prepare and enjoy this wonderful drink. We will show you the traditional way to enjoy mate, but also show you the how it is enjoyed in other regions. The experience is held at our private tasting room in the heart of Palermo.

Venture into the wild Argentinian pampas and experience 'gaucho' (cowboy) life on a traditional 'estancia' (ranch) on this full-day tour from Buenos Aires, including lunch. Saddle up for a horseback ride and visit the country town of San Antonio de Areco, enjoy a folklore show and tuck into a barbecue lunch, while the gauchos entertain you with tales of estancia life.

Experience the passion of an authentic Argentine tango at an evening show at the glamorous Tango Porteño. Customize your experience with add-ons such as a tango class and dinner with wine. See world-class dancers on stage, dressed in elaborate costumes and accompanied by a live band. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.