Private Cooking Lessons and Food Tasting in Buenos Aires

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Buenos Aires, Argentina

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Step into the home of a local for private cooking lesson during your time in Buenos Aires. This hands-on cooking class dives into some of Argentina’s most classic dishes with a range of menus suitable for all dietary restrictions. After all your hard work, enjoy your 3-course menu as you chat with your host over local wine and delicious food.

Learn how to make a classic Argentine dinner in the home of a local
Cook up a 3-course meal and enjoy your hard work with some local wine
Choose from a range of menus suitable for many dietary restrictions
Enjoy a personalized experience with a private instructor

Sample Menu

Starter

Traditional Argentine Beef Empanadas

Handmade dough filled with seasoned beef, onions, paprika, and olives — prepared completely from scratch.

Main

Ribeye sArgentine Ribeye Steak with Fresh Chimichurriteak roasted in chimichurri

Perfectly seared ribeye served with Lemon & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, golden, crispy, and aromatic.

Dessert

Dulce de Leche & Rum Semifreddo

a creamy Argentine-style frozen dessert with a subtle touch of rum.

What's Included

Beverages
Food tasting
Light refreshments
Snacks
Dinner

3-course dinner

Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tronador 3123, C1430DME Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.5:00 pm

What To Expect

Argentine Cooking Lessons - El Arte de Amasar

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Near public transportation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

sharoncollins060

First of all, Saul, our instructor is warm, friendly and has a great sense of humor and he’s very passionate about cooking. We made beef empanadas, delicious steak with chimichurri sauce, potatoes and dessert with dulce de leche, cream and rum. The instruction was clear and hands on. Recipes also provided. We highly recommend cooking with Saul!

Reviews

5.0

based on 226 reviews

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A must do!

Sarah_G, Jan 2025

The experience was welcoming and enjoyable. I learned so much and had a blast in such a comfortable environment. Food was utterly amazing. Don’t miss out male a reservation

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thanks a lot Sarah for your so encouraging review! Wish you a great 2025 and always welcome back :)!!

Great cooking and dancing class

faran_b, Apr 2024

Saul is great! He taught us all the subtleties and the basics of Argentinian cooking. He also had at his home a dance teacher, who was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thanks a lot for your nice review and always welcome back!

We had an amazing...

Seamae_E, Apr 2024

We had an amazing experience as did our tastebuds and teens! You won’t be disappointed and will remember this evening long after it’s over. Thank you.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thanks a lot for your review and, of course, always welcome back!

Love the food in Argentina!

Richard_C, Mar 2024

The food and wine were excellent. We enjoyed sharing stories and I learned a lot about how to make great tasting empanadas. The dessert was quick and easy and I can not wait to try it at home. The recipes were sent promptly to my email.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks a lot Richard for your review. Best wishes and always welcome back!!

Don’t miss this class! Delicious food and lots of fun.

sharoncollins060, Feb 2024

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thanks a lot Sharon for your review, I enjoyed very much your visit :). Best wishes and, of course, always welcome back!

Better Call Saul while in Buenos Aires

Jen_C, Jan 2024

Better call Saul was friendly, entertaining and patient. We loved learning how to make empanadas that looked professional and tasted delicious. Thank you for a great evening!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks a lot Jen for your review, enjoyed very much your visit. Best wishes to all of you and, of course, always welcome back :)!

Highly recommended

tiffanimyose, Nov 2023

I have such a wonderful time and learned so many things about Argentinian foods and their origins. Saul is a very nice and gracious host and I highly recommend trying this if you love cooking or for something cute and fun to do with a partner. Thanks so much for the great conversation and hospitality!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thanks a lot Tiffani for your nice review! Best wishes and, of course, always welcome back :)

Delicious food, great company

Roli_G, Apr 2023

Had a great experience in this cooking class with Saul. It felt like we were cooking a home meal together! He was very accommodating to my dietary restrictions, and was also very knowledgeable about the history / origins of the foods we made.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks a lot for your review Roli. Best wishes and always welcome back :)!!

Must do cooking class!

carmenkmoore11, Mar 2023

Saul is a great teacher and uses the most simple ingredients that you can replicate at home wherever you live. I honestly was shocked at how delicious everything turned out with such simple ingredients! He has a great work area for many students and is very nice welcoming place! I highly recommend you try this class to get the Argentine style of cooking. You will be happy you did!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks a lot Carmen for such a nice and generous review! Best wishes and, of course, always welcome back :)

Our favorite night in Buenos Aires!

Claudia_S, Jan 2023

A must-do while in Buenos Aires! We felt like we went over a friend's house for dinner. Saul is a great instructor but more importantly, he is a great host! We had the best time learning about local Argentinian cuisine and cooking practices, making empanadas by hand, and learning Saul's tips and tricks. The food and wine were absolutely delicious! Would definitely recommend for your trip!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks a lot Claudia for such a nice and encouraging review. Best wishes and always welcome back :)!

Better Call Saul!

hattrick513, Dec 2022

Saul was an amazing host and cooking instructor. We took our boys (19 and 21) to cook with Saul on our first evening in Buenos Aires. We had an incredible experience, cooked some great food and got to spend time with Saul to hear more about Argentina and his life there. What a great start to the trip and a great experience to give to our boys.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thanks a lot for your review, you´re a lovely family, enjoyed very much your visit! Best wishes to all of you and, of course, always welcome back :):)

Wonderful local experience!

Muhyu_L, Nov 2022

Saul was an amazing host and teacher! This experience exceeded our expectations especially with the food recipes, kitchen space, and hospitality. Would highly recommend this to anyone especially if they are looking to enjoy the local food and wine.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thanks a lot Muhyu for your nice review and always welcome back!!

Argentinian cooking at its finest

Francesca_L, Nov 2022

Saul was a fantastic host, very hospitable, especially to my friend who has food intolerances so we made an additional empanada so she could also be included. He was very knowledgable about Argentinian food and culture and it was a pleasure being taught how to make good, ‘simple’ food which was absolutely delicious. If you’re a foodie like me, a definite must in Buenos Aires

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thanks a lot Francesca for such a nice review! Best wishes to both of you and, of course, always welcome back

Excellent cooking class

Niki_S, Feb 2022

The cooking class was great! A nice environment and a professional teacher. Procedures and related information were well explained. It was fun to learn how to make empanadas, a beef and an ice-cream with dulce de leche. Of course, it was a good experience to enjoy the food I cooked together with cheese and red wine prepared by the teacher. Highly recommend the class.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thanks a lot Niki for your nice review! Best wishes and always welcome back to El Arte de Amasar

Exceptional from start to end. The best!

Kevin_M, Feb 2022

Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Great experience and awesome food too! Would definitely return to try another menu. Also, a good value for the cost.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thanks a lot for such a nice review and, of course, always welcome back :)!

If you love cooking or food, this is the place!

Janet_W, Feb 2022

Saúl gave me a wonderful insight of the beauty of Argentinian cuisine! I learned how to make my own pastry and filling, cooked other food, there was never a dull moment! He is funny, patience and most important to me, he knows his food. It was an absolute great night and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about food!

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thanks a lot Janet for such an encouraging review! Best wishes and always welcome back :)

Best Cooking Class in Buenos Aires

Carlos_d, Jan 2022

Great chef, excellent tips for cooking and the food was great. Felt like hanging out with a group of friends at a BBQ.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thanks a lot Carlos for your nice review and always welcome back!

Don’t miss this gem!

Jo F, Dec 2019

Wonderful warm host, great immersive experience so even on a very all too short visit you get to experience some sense of what it is to live and eat in BA!

Well worth the price!

christopher_L, Dec 2019

When i travel I usually plan a couple activities outside the city and some event inside the city. I did a cooking class in Barcelona so I wanted to do one in Buenos Aires with Empanadas. I submitted for other classes but couldn't find any open seats with groups so I had to sign up for a private class which was more expensive but I guess it turned out well as I got more private attention. I arrived a little late with traffic so when I arrived I was rushing to get inside. We still sat and he asked me some questions and we talked for a few before we got started. I received a good insight into the food and ingredients and details about each ingredient. We made about 25 empanadas along with a steak roast and oven roasted potatoes and dulce la leche frozen dessert. Everything came out delicious and I had some to take with me. We sampled some wine along with dinner as well. Overall it was a great experience and one I can recommend so take a break from sight seeing.

Delicious and inspirational

Peter_W, Jul 2019

Saul’s patient and thorough instruction definitely inspired us to try cooking an Argentine meal when we get home, it what made our evening especially memorable was the delicious food that we shared after making it and the great company with whom we ate. Jessica, Saul’s helper, was really lovely and seemed to anticipate every need, and Saul himself explained each step perfectly as we prepared the meal. And then there was the food.....my mouth waters at the thought of it: of course, empanadas, but also the most exquisite meat, seared and then baked covered with chimichurri. We also had homemade rustic sourdough bread, some choripan, crispy potato wedges, and for dessert, something that I know I will fix often at home. Because I don’t want to give the secret of how easy and tasty it is, I will just say that it is made with dulce de leche. ‘Nuff said. Fabulous evening.

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Thanks a lot for such a nice and rewarding review! Best wishes and, of course, always welcome back!

What a way to get to understand the culture!

James_S, Feb 2019

My wife and I enjoyed a great evening in our chef's home learning about his food, culture, and Buenos Aires, through cooking! Very hands on, informative, with great food! Highly recommend this type of experience when visiting a new local!

Such a great experience! Saul is a...

Clare O, Mar 2018

Such a great experience! Saul is a wonderful teacher, and a really interesting man. It was a highlight of my trip to make and eat delicious food really, can't say enough how amazing the food was, but also to be invited into someone's home and have them share stories and recipes was so lovely. If you want something deeper than a tourist experience and you like great food, this is the perfect combo.

Exceptional. Tremendously fun and...

Brian T, Apr 2017

Exceptional. Tremendously fun and educational. Hands on. The meal after was very memorable for Saul's cooking skills and his wonderful personality. Very highly recommended!!

My husband and I had a wonderful...

Emily M, Sep 2016

My husband and I had a wonderful experience in Saul's kitchen. We felt like we were at the home of a friend. We choose to cook pasta. Saul taught us how to make pasta step by step. He would demonstrate, then we would do it all ourselves. We made a wonderful dessert, ravioli with mushroom sauce, spaghetti cut with a pasta machine and some cut by hand with a knife with a fresh tomato sauce and enjoyed it all with some great wine. It was a very personal experience and I imagine that no two classes are exactly the same. If you want a cooking class in Buenos Aires cook with Saul!! We loved it!

Mejor experiencia en Buenos Aires

Melani_C, Nov 2023

Mi familia describe esta experiencia como una de las mejores en Buenos Aires. La recomiendo por encima de cualquier restaurante ya que Saúl se asegura de que todos en el grupo participen de la experiencia de una manera especial. El resultado final fue exquisito!