Buenos Aires: Family-Friendly Empanada Private Cooking Class
San Telmo, Argentina
Step into a warm Buenos Aires family home where kids take the lead in the kitchen and we all cook together, learning to make one of Argentina’s most beloved dishes — empanadas.
Empanada and Alfajores Cooking Class in Buenos Aires for Families
This hands-on cooking class takes place in a family home in Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhood and is ideal for families with children.
Highlights
- Enter a local’s house in Buenos Aires’ oldest neighborhood
- Wear an apron and chef’s hat
- Prepare the empanada dough and filling from scratch
- Learn the traditional Argentine repulgue technique to seal empanadas
- Make mini alfajores filled with dulce de leche as a sweet treat
Description
This family-friendly experience encourages kids to actively participate by cracking eggs, kneading dough, and shaping their own empanadas. Everyone cooks together, creating a lively and interactive kitchen environment.
You will prepare empanadas with your choice of classic beef or vegetarian filling, guided through the authentic repulgue sealing technique passed down through generations.
The class concludes with making mini alfajores filled with dulce de leche, which children assemble themselves. Beyond cooking, this experience offers a chance to share stories and enjoy Argentine culinary tradition around the table.
Includes
- Empanada cooking class
- Mini alfajores preparation
- All ingredients for cooking
- Instruction on traditional Argentine repulgue technique
- One glass of wine or soft drink
Excludes
- Transportation to the location
Important Information
- Designed for families with children leading the cooking process
- Choose between classic beef or vegetarian empanada fillings
- Activity takes place in a local family’s home in Buenos Aires
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Bring comfortable clothing for cooking and arrive on time to fully enjoy the hands-on experience. The best time to visit is during the afternoon when the kitchen fills with natural light.
