Buenos Aires: Empanada & Alfajor Cooking Lesson in Palermo

Buenos Aires Province, Argentina



Discover more about Argentinian culture and learn how to make typical Argentinean empanadas and alfajores in the Palermo neighborhood.

Join a hands-on cooking class in Buenos Aires to learn how to make traditional Argentine empanadas and alfajores, suitable for families.

Highlights

  • Take an engaging cooking class
  • Learn about Alfajores and Empanadas
  • Discover local ingredients and flavors
  • Enjoy mate tea and cultural insights during the class

Description

Experience Argentine culture through this in-person cooking class, ideal for you and your children. Hosted by a professional local guide in Buenos Aires, you will prepare your own Argentinian empanadas and dulce de leche alfajores.

First, the host will demonstrate how to prepare empanadas, one of Argentina's most significant dishes, with meat and vegan options available.

Next, you will learn to make the country's famous cookies filled with creamy dulce de leche. With hands-on guidance, you will mix, bake, and assemble the treats while enjoying traditional mate tea and cultural stories.

Includes

  • Ingredients for empanadas
  • Ingredients for alfajores
  • Local professional instructor
  • Mate tea

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Important Information

  • Meeting point: Gorriti 4882, Palermo
  • The experience operates rain or shine

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book your place in advance and dress comfortably for a cooking session. The best time to attend is during the afternoon to enjoy the full cultural experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn how to prepare traditional Argentinian empanadas with meat or vegan fillings and make alfajores while also discovering local ingredients and cultural insights.
The class is suitable for families, including children and adults interested in Argentinian cooking.
The cooking class takes place in Palermo, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Yes, the class offers vegan filling options for empanadas to accommodate vegan participants.
Yes, participants enjoy traditional Mate tea as part of the cultural experience during the class.
The duration varies; check the website for the most current information on class length.
Yes, children can actively join the hands-on cooking activities alongside adults.
Local Argentinian ingredients are used to prepare authentic empanadas and alfajores.
No prior cooking experience is needed; the class is designed for all skill levels.
Booking availability varies; check the official site for current schedules and openings.

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