Private Argentine Cooking Class & Dining Experience in Buenos Aires
Cook side by side with Chef Saul, enjoy Argentine wines, and share a homemade dinner in a real Buenos Aires home.
⭐ Private groups only · Hosted in English · 700+ five-star reviews · Menus adapted to your preferences
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What makes this experience different?
This is not a group class or a staged tourist activity. It’s a private, hands-on cooking evening in my own Buenos Aires home — relaxed, personal, and built around your group. You cook side by side, enjoy local wines, and share the meal we prepare together.
At a glance
Private experience: only your group
Location: a real Buenos Aires home
Language: English or Spanish
Duration: about 3.5 to 4 hours
Includes: hands-on cooking, dinner, local wines and digital recipes
Best for: couples, families, friends and private groups
Dietary needs: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher-friendly options with advance notice
Hosted in English or Spanish by Chef Saul.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cooking class private?
Yes. The experience is private and designed only for your group, with no outside guests.
Where does it take place?
The class takes place in a real Buenos Aires home. Exact location details are shared after booking.
Is the experience offered in English?
Yes. Chef Saul hosts the experience in English or Spanish.
How long does it last?
The private cooking class and dinner usually lasts about 3.5 to 4 hours.
Can the menu be adapted for dietary needs?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher-friendly options can be arranged with advance notice. Please note that the kitchen itself is not strictly kosher.
Choose Your Private Buenos Aires Food Experience
⭐ Signature Experience
Private Argentine Cooking Class + Dinner
Step into a real Buenos Aires home and prepare a traditional Argentine menu from scratch in a relaxed, hands-on setting.
Along the way, you’ll discover the stories and flavors behind the dishes, then sit down together to enjoy a relaxed homemade dinner paired with excellent local wines.
A typical menu may include:
• Handmade beef empanadas from scratch
• Grass-fed ribeye roasted in chimichurri
• Homemade dulce de leche & rum ice cream
Menus can be adapted to your preferences or dietary needs.
Dance, Cook & Dine
Cooking Class + Dinner + Tango Lesson
Combine two of Argentina’s most iconic traditions in one private Buenos Aires evening: cooking and tango.
Start by preparing a traditional Argentine menu from scratch, then sit down to enjoy a relaxed homemade dinner with excellent local wines.
To complete the experience, enjoy a private tango lesson with experienced instructors, adapted to your level — whether you’re trying tango for the first time or already know the dance.
Premium Wine Experience
Premium Wine Tasting + Cooking Experience
Enjoy a private Argentine cooking class combined with a guided tasting of premium local wines.
You’ll prepare a full three-course Argentine menu from scratch while discovering how each wine brings out different flavors in the food.
Throughout the evening, you’ll taste a curated selection of premium Argentine wines, chosen to highlight the country’s most distinctive regions, grapes, and styles.
Planning Your Food Experience in Buenos Aires?
Not sure which food experience is right for your trip? These short guides can help you compare options, understand what to expect, and choose the best fit for your time in Buenos Aires:
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Meet the chef
Your host & Chef Saul Gerson
I’m Saul Gerson, chef, cooking teacher and founder of El Arte de Amasar. For more than 15 years, I’ve welcomed travelers from around the world into my Buenos Aires home to cook, share a meal and enjoy Argentine food in a warm, personal setting.
My classes are private, hands-on and hosted in English or Spanish. They are designed for couples, families, friends and small groups who want a real local experience — carefully organized, relaxed and far from a standard group tour.
Argentine Cooking Lessons has received 700+ five-star TripAdvisor reviews and has been recognized with Travelers’ Choice and Best of the Best awards.
Guest Reviews
What Guests Are Saying
More than 700 travelers have reviewed their experience with Chef Saul, often describing it as one of the most memorable moments of their trip to Buenos Aires.
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“This was the highlight of our trip! The class was hands-on, fun, and the food was absolutely delicious. Saul made us feel like old friends.”
— Sarah, USA
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“An unforgettable evening. We learned so much about Argentine cuisine and culture, and the wine pairings were perfect!”
— Michael & Laura, Canada
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“A wonderful mix of cooking, history, and laughter. We left with full hearts and even fuller stomachs. Highly recommended!”
— Anna, UK
Ready to Cook, Taste & Enjoy Buenos Aires?
Join Chef Saul for a private Argentine cooking class in Buenos Aires — a relaxed evening of hands-on cooking, local wines, homemade food, and warm hospitality.
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Authentic Argentine cooking classes, tastings, and cultural food experiences in Buenos Aires with award-winning Chef Saul Gerson.
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