Cooking Class Rio de Janeiro: Street Foods & Caipirinhas
Cook the dishes that fuel Rio, then drink what goes with them.
A hands-on cooking class in Rio de Janeiro where you prepare iconic street foods like pastel de feira, bolinho de feijoada, and pão de queijo, then mix a caipirinha. Guided by a local host in a home kitchen or culinary studio, you'll learn the stories and techniques behind Brazil's most beloved casual bites, tasting everything you make.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- Hands-on cooking instruction with a local culinary host.
- use of all ingredients and utensils for the full menu.
- the meal you prepare.
- one caipirinha per person (virgin versions available).
- cultural insights and stories behind each dish.
- printed or digital recipes to take home.
Times
- Monday and Thursday 18:00
- Wednesday 12:00
Before you book
Operated by Cook in Fiesta
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The experience
What dishes do Cariocas actually eat when they're not cooking for tourists? This class answers it by putting you in the kitchen to make them yourself. You'll prepare pastel de carne, bolinho de feijoada, fried sardines, pão de queijo, fried cassava, and coxinha, each one a street corner staple, guided by a local host who knows the why behind every ingredient. The setting is a warm home kitchen or culinary studio, not a formal cooking school, so there's room for laughter and the local stories that make the food matter.
After the cooking comes the caipirinha. You'll shake your own, learning the proportions and technique that separate a proper one from a tourist version. Then you eat and drink what you made, tasting the class as a meal rather than a lesson. The whole thing runs three hours, and you leave with printed or digital recipes so the dishes follow you home.
The class accommodates food allergies and intolerances if you mention them when booking. If you're under 18 or don't drink alcohol, the host can make virgin versions of the caipirinha and adjust any dishes with booze. Public transportation stops nearby, so you don't need a car to get there.
Is this one for you?Choose the shared class if you want to cook alongside other travelers and swap stories over the meal. Pick the private class if your group wants the host's full attention and a quieter kitchen to focus on technique.
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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); Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What exactly do I cook in this class?
You prepare seven dishes: pastel de carne, bolinho de feijoada (a deep-fried bite of Brazil's national stew), fried sardines, pastel de queijo, pão de queijo (chewy cheese puffs made with tapioca flour), fried cassava, and coxinha (shredded chicken croquette). You also shake a caipirinha clássica. The host guides you through each one and shares the cultural story behind it.
Do I need cooking experience to join?
No. The class is hands-on but designed for all levels. The local host teaches you the techniques as you go, and the focus is on learning Rio's food culture, not proving you can cook.
Is the class shared with other people, or can I book it private?
You can choose either. A shared group class puts you with other travelers. A private class is just your group. Both are guided by the same local host and cover the same menu.
What happens if I have a food allergy?
Tell the host when you book. They can accommodate allergies and intolerances by adjusting the dishes or swapping ingredients, so you still learn the techniques and eat safely.
Do I get to take the recipes home?
Yes. You receive printed or digital recipes for every dish and the caipirinha, so you can recreate them once you're back home.
Cooking Class Rio de Janeiro: Street Foods & Caipirinhas
3h · EN · PT
from US$ 85 per person
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