Empanadas and Traditional Argentinian Pastry Class with a Local Pastry Chef

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Duration
5 hours
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1 - 4 guests
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English, Spanish
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Uncover the secrets of Argentinian cuisine in Buenos Aires with local chef Florencia. Master empanadas and pastries in an engaging class, ending with a delicious meal you've created.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join Florencia in her Buenos Aires apartment for a traditional Argentinian pastry cooking lesson in which you will learn to cook something savory as well as something sweet. Begin your experience with a small picada (a traditional Argentinian meat and cheese platter) and welcome drink. Then you will start making your empanadas, starting with making the dough and preparing one filling from scratch. Your filling might be traditional ground beef with spices and onions, caprese (tomato, basil and mozzarella), or humita (a northern Argentinian filling with corn and a béchamel-like sauce). While the empanadas are cooking, begin to make your pastry dish.


You will learn to make two or more traditional Argentinian pastries such alfajores or membricho tart, before sitting down to enjoy your sweet and savory creations together - such a great way to connect with a local!

What You Get

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Non-alcoholic beverages
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience

What You’ll Experience

Florencia, who grew up in the area of La Plata about 40-minutes south of Buenos Aires, started cooking when she was very young. The child of a large family of six children, cooking was a part of growing up and she remembers helping in the kitchen at the age of four. Florencia's grandmother in particular absolutely loved cooking, so every weekend when she joined her grandmother for family meals she would help her in the kitchen. Florencia liked cooking so much that a few years ago she decided she wanted to do it more professionally and began studying to be a pastry chef. She says, “It was a struggle to leave aside my other studies, but my grandma was a great inspiration. I just love food. When you cook you put so much of yourself, and so much love, into the food. It is such a beautiful bonding experience to be able to give to someone.” After finishing her pastry and advanced pastry degrees, Florencia recently left her job at the embassy to follow her passion for food and now creates pastries and cakes full-time for weddings and other events. Please note: Florencia is happy to accommodate gluten-free guests.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR

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Please meet your host Florencia at her home in Barracas neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Great cooking and conversation
February 21, 2020
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There were two couples in our group and we were welcomed warming by Florencia upon arrival in her attractive apartment and wonderful kitchen. We quickly doned aprons and got to work, first making ...read more

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Flor was wonderful!
July 27, 2019
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Learning to make empanadas, alfajores and moroc (peanut butter chocolate"fudge") with Flor was a perfect way to spend some time in Buenos Aires! Flor was wonderful! Knowledgeable, patient, kind. Sh...read more

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Fun chatting with a local while cooking!
June 07, 2019
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We had a good time cooking with Florencia. We made empanadas (she premade the filling, we made the dough and put them together), alfajores and another treat (similar to fudge). As someone who is pr...read more

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Amazing experience, amazing class, and great for kids, too!
March 24, 2019
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We enjoyed a cooking class with Flor during our trip to Buenos Aires and it was a highlight of the trip! Communication with Flor was excellent (we corresponded through WhatsApp after I booked). Flo...read more

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A fantastic way to spend the afternoon!
November 16, 2018
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Florencia was very accomodating of my last minute request. Spending the afternoon with her, cooking and baking, was like spending time with a friend. She was informative and thoughtful and answered...read more

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