Brazilian Tasting in Curitiba: 34 Flavors in a Local Home

Taste your way through Brazil's culinary regions without leaving one room

A 2.5-hour tasting experience in a Curitiba home where you sample up to 34 Brazilian dishes and drinks (from Afro-Brazilian fritters and grilled picanha to Amazonian fruits and brigadeiros) led by a local food expert who explains the cultural roots and immigrant traditions behind each bite. Small group of up to eight people. All food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages included.

The experience

The experience unfolds in a local chef's home, not a studio, so you're tasting food the way Curitibanos actually cook and eat it. You'll work through a carefully portioned menu that spans Brazil's culinary map: crispy pastéis de feira and pão de queijo sit alongside acarajé (the Afro-Brazilian fritter with vatapá and dried shrimp), grilled picanha in bite sizes, artisanal linguiça with farofa, and fried cassava. Batidas de coco and caipirinha clássica punctuate the savory courses. The sweets (brigadeiro and beijinho, the traditional party confections) close the tasting. Because everything is portioned to let you try it all, you leave full but not overwhelmed.

A local food storyteller leads the tasting and walks you through the origins of each dish: which ones come from Indigenous roots, which from African traditions brought through slavery, which from Portuguese colonization, and which from the waves of Italian, Japanese, and Middle Eastern immigrants who shaped Brazilian food. That context is what turns a meal into knowledge you can actually use for the rest of your stay. You'll get real travel tips and foodie hacks, where locals eat, what to order, how to navigate the food scene like someone who lives there.

The group stays small, capped at eight people, so the experience stays intimate and you have room to ask questions. Alcoholic beverages are included throughout the tasting.

What’s included

• Guided tasting of 34 local specialties led by a local food expert.
• all food and drinks included, from cheeses and cured meats to acarajé, picanha, fried cassava, brigadeiro, and traditional sweets.
• alcoholic beverages throughout the tasting.
• insightful commentary on the cultural and historical roots of each dish.
• small group experience capped at eight people.
• authentic setting in a Curitiba home where you see how locals cook and eat.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and SaturdayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years): free · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Cook in Fiesta

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Brazil's food culture through its actual flavors and stories rather than reading about it. The 2.5-hour format and small group size mean you taste deeply without rushing, and the chef's home setting gives you a real window into local life that a restaurant tasting never could.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years): free; Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2).

What kinds of Brazilian dishes will I actually taste during the 2.5 hours?

The tasting covers 34 items across savory, sweet, and drink categories: you'll try local cheeses and cured meats, pastel de feira, pão de queijo, acarajé, picanha, linguiça, fried cassava, brigadeiro, beijinho, batida de coco, and caipirinha, among others. Everything is portioned so you can sample the full range without feeling stuffed.

Will the chef explain where each dish comes from and why it matters?

Yes. The local food expert leads the tasting and shares the cultural stories behind each dish, drink, and ingredient: tracing roots back to Indigenous, African, Portuguese, and immigrant traditions that built Brazilian food culture. You'll leave with real knowledge, not just a full stomach.

Is this experience in a restaurant or somewhere else?

It happens in the chef's home, not a culinary studio or restaurant. That means you get a genuine glimpse into how locals live, cook, and eat, and the food tastes the way it does when Curitibanos prepare it at home.

How many people will be in the group, and will I have time to ask questions?

The group is capped at eight people, so it stays small and cozy. That size means you have room to ask the chef about dishes, get personalized food tips, and have real conversations instead of being rushed through a large tour.

Are alcoholic drinks included, or do I need to pay extra for them?

Alcoholic beverages are included throughout the tasting, so the batidas and caipirinhas are part of the experience at no extra cost.

What should I know before booking if I have dietary restrictions or health concerns?

The experience is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. If you have specific dietary needs or allergies, contact the operator before booking to discuss what can be accommodated.