Private Argentine Cooking Classes in Buenos Aires

Make empanadas from scratch, discover Argentine flavors and enjoy the meal you prepare with local wines in Chef Saul’s Buenos Aires home. A private cooking and dining experience for couples, families and friends, with a menu and schedule tailored to your group.

Only your group · English or Spanish · Personalized menus
Coghlan, Buenos Aires · Cooking + Dinner: 3–3.5 hours

Send your date and group size for availability and pricing. Chef Saul replies personally.

700+ guest reviews · Travelers’ Choice and Best of the Best recognition

Hands-On Argentine Cooking in a Buenos Aires Home

Join Chef Saul in his home kitchen in Coghlan to make empanadas from scratch, learn Argentine cooking techniques and share the meal you prepare with local wines. These private cooking classes in Buenos Aires are hosted in English or Spanish, exclusively for your couple, family or group of friends. No previous cooking experience is needed.

Choose Cooking Class + Dinner for a three-course meal, add a private tango lesson, or explore Argentine wines with Cooking Class + Wine Tasting. We’ll agree on the menu and schedule in advance, taking your preferences and dietary needs into account.

Explore Our Cooking Classes in Buenos Aires

Our signature experience

Cooking Class + Dinner

Prepare a three-course Argentine meal with Chef Saul, then sit down together to enjoy it with local wines.

A typical menu may include:

Beef empanadas made from scratch
Grass-fed ribeye with chimichurri
Homemade dulce de leche and rum ice cream

We’ll agree on the menu in advance, taking your preferences and dietary needs into account. You’ll also receive digital recipes to bring a taste of Argentina home.

Duration: approximately 3–3.5 hours.

Dance, Cook & Dine

Cooking Class + Tango

Start with a private tango lesson led by experienced local instructors and adapted to your level. Then join Chef Saul in the kitchen to prepare an Argentine meal and enjoy dinner with local wines.

A chance to discover Argentina through its music, movement and food, all in one private experience.

Premium Wine Experience

Cooking Class + Wine Tasting

Combine hands-on cooking with a guided tasting of premium Argentine wines.

Prepare a three-course meal while exploring wines selected to introduce you to Argentina’s regions, grape varieties and styles, and discover how they complement the food.

Meet the chef

Meet Chef Saul, Your Host

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 and share a meal.

I host each cooking experience personally, in English or Spanish. From planning your menu to sitting down together at the table, my aim is to help you enjoy Argentine food and feel at home.

Guest reviews

What Guests Are Saying

Read what travelers have shared about cooking and dining with Chef Saul.

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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

Before You Visit

Is the experience entirely private?

Yes. Your booking is exclusively for you and your group, with no other guests joining.

Where does it take place?

At Chef Saul’s home in Coghlan, a residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires City. Ask me about getting here when planning your visit.

How long does it last?

Cooking Class + Dinner lasts approximately 3–3.5 hours. We’ll confirm the full schedule for experiences that include tango or a guided wine tasting when you enquire.

Can we arrange lunch or a different start time?

Yes. The suggested start time is 6:00 pm, but other times, including lunchtime, can be arranged to suit your plans, subject to availability.

Do we need cooking experience?

No previous experience is needed. I’ll guide you through the preparation so you can participate and enjoy cooking at your own level.

Can the menu accommodate dietary needs?

Tell me about any preferences, allergies or dietary requirements when you enquire. We’ll discuss the options and agree on the menu before your visit.

How do we check availability and pricing?

Send Chef Saul your preferred date, number of guests and chosen experience on WhatsApp. Mention any dietary needs so we can discuss the menu, confirm availability and give you the price for your group before you book.

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