Private Empanada Cooking Class in Buenos Aires with a Local

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Private Empanada Cooking Class in Buenos Aires with a Local

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 US$117.38  per guest
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Earliest available date: September 4, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
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Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Buenos Aires home with your host Gabriela, a Buenos Aires native. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in Gabriela's local home kitchen where she will teach you how to make the most traditional Argentinian dish, empanadas, with a variety of fillings. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts' beautiful Buenos Aires apartment centrally located in the Belgrano neighborhood.


• Empanadas making and cooking lesson in a local home

• Introduction to Argentinian culture and cuisine

• 100% private activity

• Experience Argentine hospitality in a residential neighborhood

• Vegetarian and gluten free options available


If you choose the market tour + cooking option, Gabriela will take you on a private tour of the local Belgrano market where you will discover, sample and purchase local meat and produce for your cooking class.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Picada - traditional Argentinian platter of local cheese, hummus and chorizo
STARTER
Fizzy welcome drink
MAIN
A variety of empanadas
Traditional Argentinian pastry with a variety of fillings such as chicken and leeks, zucchini and cheese, and local cheese and jam
MAIN
Fresh salad
DESSERT
Dulce de leche pancakes, chocotorta or alfajores with tea or coffee

What You Get

Private empanada cooking class and meal with your host Gabriela
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
If you choose the market tour + cooking option, your experience includes a private market visit.

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Please note that the cooking portion of your experience will take place on Gabriela’s dining table, as she has a small kitchen.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Experience a private empanada cooking class in Buenos Aires with a warm and friendly local Gabriela in the beautiful Belgrano neighborhood. Begin with a welcome glass of wine or beer and enjoy a traditional Argentinian picada of cheeses, jams, and nuts on Gabriela’s balcony. Then join her in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking lesson, learning to prepare three empanada fillings — such as chicken and leek, zucchini and cheese, and the classic cheese and jam. After cooking, enjoy your freshly made empanadas with a fresh salad, followed by chocotorta or dulce de leche dessert with coffee or tea. If you choose the market tour option, meet your host Gabriela at her home and stroll a few blocks to Mercado de Belgrano for a private Buenos Aires market tour. This vibrant indoor market is known for its fresh produce, gourmet ingredients, and authentic neighborhood vibe. As you explore with Gabriela, meet her favorite vendors and discover regional Argentine specialties. You’ll sample fresh products and pick up a few ingredients to use later in your empanada cooking class. Enjoy sweet treats at the outdoor tables and soak in the flavors and culture of Argentina during this 1-hour guided tour.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Belgrano, Comuna 13 Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR

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Please meet your host Gabriela at her apartment in the Belgrano 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 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
4.8
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We had an amazing time at...
July 14, 2026

We had an amazing time at this empanada cooking class! The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and easy to follow. We learned how to make authentic Argentine e...read more

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Incredible host, incredible experience
May 15, 2025

We had such a wonderful time at the empanada cooking class! Our host was absolutely amazing—warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about teaching. She greeted us right outside her apartment wi...read more

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Great experience
March 09, 2024

Gabby was amazing ! Welcoming us into her home and teaching us her family recipes! Lunch was delicious ! We had such a good time and learned a lot!

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Warm and friendly instructor
January 12, 2024

I appreciated that Gabby reached out to us, as soon as we booked and we even met over Zoom. She was friendly and warm and willing to help with anything we needed. We had good directions to her ho...read more

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Good Food, Good Fun, now Good Friends
September 18, 2019

Four of spent a wonderful evening with Gabriela and Patricia learning the tricks of making empanadas. We were greeted with a nice beverage and after some socialization, headed to the kitchen. Grea...read more

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