Roast and Empanadas Class in Mendoza with Wine

You light the fire, make the empanadas, learn the roast

A hands-on cooking class in Mendoza where you prepare traditional Argentine empanadas and roasted meat, light the fire yourself, make chimichurri and Creole sauce, and eat the meal you've cooked alongside Mendoza wines in a mountain setting. The class runs four hours and includes lunch and dessert. A live guide leads in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

The experience

You arrive at Braseando with a free afternoon and no cooking plan. The host welcomes you with vermouth and a traditional Argentine appetizer, then walks you through the roast ritual step by step. You'll light the fire yourself, learn how to distribute the coals, and understand the cuts of meat that matter in Mendoza: the classic roast, the achuras, and how to cook them. This is not watching someone else work. You're the one handling the meat and the flame.

Alongside the roasting, you make empanadas from scratch, prepare chimichurri and Creole sauce by hand, and learn about mate, the shared drink that anchors Argentine culture. The host guides each step, but your hands do the work. All of this unfolds in a quiet space with views of the mountain range, away from the city noise. The setting itself is part of why the meal tastes different when you've cooked it.

Once everything is ready, you sit down to eat what you've made. The meal includes the roast and empanadas you prepared, traditional Mendoza desserts, and local wines paired throughout. There's also local beer and fernet to close the experience. The whole thing is built around sharing the table, toasting, and the Argentine idea that roasting is more than food. It's how you gather.

What’s included

• Welcome with vermouth and traditional Argentine appetizer.
• empanadas you make by hand.
• roasted meat prepared over fire with Mendoza cuts and achuras.
• chimichurri and Creole sauce made during the class.
• traditional Mendoza desserts.
• Mendoza wines, local beer and fernet.
• lunch and dinner as part of the shared meal.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Huin Culche Street, Neighborhood Hidden place M. M L. 7. Slopes of Pedemonte, Luján de Cuyo. Mendoza.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by BRASEANDO

Is this one for you?The class takes four hours, which fits a free afternoon or a morning into early evening: long enough to learn the roast ritual and eat together without consuming your entire day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What do I actually make during the class?

You make empanadas by hand, prepare chimichurri and Creole sauce, and learn to roast meat over fire, including the cuts and techniques specific to Mendoza. You light the fire and manage the coals yourself as part of the roasting ritual.

Is this class suitable for someone who's never cooked before?

Yes. The host guides you step by step through each task, and the focus is on learning Argentine tradition, not on prior skill. You'll walk away knowing how to roast and make empanadas, not just having watched it happen.

What wines are included?

Mendoza wines are served throughout the meal alongside what you've cooked. The specific wines vary, but they're paired with the roast and empanadas you've prepared.

How far is Braseando from central Mendoza?

The location is outside the city center. The operator can provide contact details for trusted drivers, or you can arrange transport via Uber or a rental car.

Can I do this class if I have mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces at Braseando are wheelchair accessible, and the space accommodates strollers and specialized infant seats if needed.