Duration
3 hours
Buenos Aires · experience
Empanadas and Alfajores cooking class
A hands-on cooking workshop making empanadas and alfajores in a real Argentinian household, with mate and a shared meal to finish.
3 hoursSmall group, limited to 8 participantsFrom €33
The experience
Empanadas and alfajores, made by hand in a real Argentinian household.
A hands-on cooking workshop learning to make empanadas with a variety of savoury fillings, and alfajores — a beloved pastry made with corn starch and creamy filling — while drinking mate, Argentina’s traditional herbal tea.
The class takes place in a real Argentinian household with a certified local instructor, ending with a shared meal of everything cooked, alongside engaging conversation.
Group
Small group, limited to 8 participants
Languages
English, Portuguese
Format
Hands-on cooking class in a local household setting.
Meeting point
Confirmed with booking.
Pickup and drop-off
Not included.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A hands-on, participatory alternative to a restaurant meal.
- Travellers curious about mate and Argentinian home cooking beyond asado.
- Small groups — the class is capped at 8 participants.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 13 hours
Empanadas and Alfajores cooking class
A hands-on workshop in a local household, ending with a shared meal.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- Hands-on empanada-making with a variety of savoury fillings
- The traditional method of preparing mate
- Alfajores made from scratch
- A shared meal of the class’s own cooking to finish
Included
- ✓ Cooking class
- ✓ Ingredients
- ✓ Mate
- ✓ Water
- ✓ Meal
Not included
- • Wine (available for purchase)
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Small group, limited to 8 participants.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.