Empanada Making Class with Mate in Buenos Aires
by Argentina Cooking
Overview
Buenos Aires is known for its traditional empanadas, and this 3.5-hour cooking class teaches how to make them entirely from scratch, including both the dough and the filling. The class takes place in a local’s home in a quiet residential area, providing a relaxed setting for learning. Participants will also taste mate, a traditional local beverage, and learn about the customs and culture connected to it. This is a hands-on session where attendees prepare the empanadas themselves, so expect to get messy. Bottled water, alcoholic beverages, snacks, breakfast, and lunch are included. Transportation to and from the location is not provided. Changes to the menu can be arranged for dietary restrictions if notified in advance.
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Itinerary
Home Cooking Class
The class takes place in a quiet residential area of Buenos Aires inside a certified Passive House. Participants are greeted with alfajores and mate, the traditional Argentine infusion, along with explanations of their related customs. The session begins with learning to prepare empanadas from scratch, including both dough and filling. While cooking, guests can sample a classic Argentine charcuterie board called picada. After cooking, everyone sits down to eat the meal paired with a glass of Malbec and finishes with a traditional Argentine dessert. The instructor provides guidance throughout, sharing cooking techniques, dish histories, and regional culinary traditions. Most ingredients used are organic, with grass-fed beef and pasture-raised eggs.
210 min
Meeting point
NEW LOCATION! Meeting point: Estomba & Mártires Palotinos. The class will take place at my home in the Belgrano R neighborhood. Belgrano R is a quiet, residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It's located in the northern part of the city, close to Palermo and well connected by train to downtown.
End point
NEW LOCATION! Meeting point: Estomba & Mártires Palotinos. The class will take place at my home in the Belgrano R neighborhood. Belgrano R is a quiet, residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It's located in the northern part of the city, close to Palermo and well connected by train to downtown.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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