Hungarian Cooking Class by a Local Chef (with palinka, wine & starter)
5.0
112 Ratings
Budapest
Immerse yourself in Hungarian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef. Learn traditional recipes, enjoy palinka and wine, and create lasting memories in Budapest.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Király u. 77 - We embark on a culinary journey from start to finish, crafting a traditional Hungarian three-course meal, complete with an appetizer. As a cohesive unit, we supply all necessary ingredients, cookware, and kitchen tools. Each participant prepares the identical menu, and if you’re the first to reserve, you have the privilege of selecting from one of five distinct menus.
    Throughout the cooking experience, you’ll have the opportunity to sample quintessential Hungarian flavors and gain insights into the nation’s cuisine, culture, traditions, and history. Upon completion, we’ll gather to savor the fruits of our labor, complemented by a glass of fine Hungarian wine. You’ll also receive the recipes for the dishes you’ve created to take home with you.
    Menu options - please, select only ONE:
    Menu A: Cold sour cherry soup, Chicken paprikas with dumplings, Gundel pancake
    Menu B: Fish soup, Beef stew with dumplings, Sweet cottage cheese ball
    Menu C: Goulash soup (beef meat), Savoury pancake Hortobagy style (chicken), Gerbeaud layered cake
    Menu D: Chicken soup with tarragon, Hungarian stuffed paprika with tomato sauce (pork meat), Appel Strudel (by filo dough)
    Menu E: Creamy potato soup with smoked sausage, Stuffed cabbage (pork meat), Poppy-seed bread dumplings + vanilla custard
    For vegetarian: If you require a vegetarian alternative, please inform us.
What's Included
  • Centrally located cozy venue, not a basement
  • Interactive cooking class led by a professional chef
  • 4-hour culinary journey with insights into local cuisine, customs, and history
  • Small group format ensuring a personalized experience
  • All-inclusive: ingredients, equipment, and expert guidance
  • Customizable 3-course meal with a choice of 5 menus
  • Complimentary drinks including Palinka, wine, soft drinks, and coffee
  • Taste local flavors with a traditional Farmer’s plate starter
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meal Options
  • Goulash soup (with beef meat) - I don’t think I need to introduce this dish because everyone knows it. A soup with beef meat and different root vegetables… Sound good, doesn’t it?
  • Savoury meat pancake Hortobagy style (with chicken) - I can recommend this dish because it is tasty, light and trendy. Tradition and new way on one plate.
  • Gerbeaud layered cake - This is an iconic dessert is Hungary. It is a layered cake with ground walnuts, apricot jam and dark chocolate. Yummy!
  • Hungarian farmer’s plate - During the cooking you can taste the local ingredients (different paprikas, sausage, cheese) and learn about these.
Additional Information

Are you passionate about cooking and interested in discovering Hungary through its culinary arts?

As a professional chef, I would be delighted to impart my knowledge of Hungarian cuisine to you.

My passion lies in cooking and savouring delicious food. There’s nothing more amazing than having a busy kitchen – someone chopping onions, another person preparing the meat or kneading the dough, and conversations and laughter filling the air alongside the tantalising aroma of food. 

If you’re in Budapest, why not join in, cook together, and participate in this unique atmosphere in the city centre?

This totally interactive cooking class guarantees to provide a memorable experience.

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Király u. 77
Király utca
Our place is very easy access in the downtown, next to Andrassy Avenue, Oktogon Square and Terez Boulevard (these are 4-5 minutes on foot).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jay_o
May 19, 2024
Fantastic intimate experience. - What a great experience ! This is a delightful experience. We had a great time cooking and the food is wonderful. Marti is an amazing host and cook. We learned how to keep are traditional dishes and she still made us feel spoiled by serving us after we prepare the meals. I highly recommend this cooking tour/class.
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Sheribreitstein
May 9, 2024
This was a Trip Highlight!! - This was a fabulous experience!! Marti was wonderful..everything we cooked was delicious and it was an overall fantastic experience,
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589ogonnao
May 2, 2024
Fun cooking class experience in Budapest, Hungary - This was an amazing and engaging experience that involved a lot of cooking, drinking, laughter, storytelling and of course, eating 😊. The chef was lovely and I learnt so much about Hungarian cooking and culture. It was really a good experience to share with my fellow team members and I highly recommend that you try it.
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Diwany
Apr 29, 2024
Wonderful team outing - The chef was very hospitable and she also explains the history and origins of the recipes which enriched the experience
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Cayce_k
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent and great fun - Marti was an excellent instructor for the Hungarian Cooking Class! It was casual, informative and so much fun. And a whole lot of great food!!!
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Travelleraa
Apr 26, 2024
Better than restaurant!! - We had a amaizing cooking time in Budapest. We made Hungarian 3 course memu and all of them is the best! i ever had. While cooking, we had a break time to have some hungarian traditional snack that is very tasty, and palinka, cordial drink that made us relaxed. Thank you Marti, who is great host and cooking teacher!
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Zachary_p
Apr 14, 2024
Delicious, unique! - Marti was wonderful. She showed us how to cook a lovely three course authentic Hungarian meal. We had so much fun! There were also appetizers and drinks provided. A unique experience and must do for anyone interested in the Hungarian cuisine and a passionate foodie. You will leave very full so bring your appetite!
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Donaldwy3107vk
Apr 7, 2024
Private cooking lesson with an amazing chef - We had a wonderful time, it was unique and fun. Mati was so welcoming and kind. The food turned out delicious under her expert care. 10 out 10 we would highly recommend
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Guide814437
Mar 12, 2024
Marta is a professional chef and very empathic - Real hungarian cuisine - Gute Kommunikation zur Location. Sehr nette Gastgeberin Martha. Perfekte Vorbereitungen und gute Information. Die Rezepte sind original und traditionell mit vielen persönlichen Erzählungen verbunden, Professionelle Kochkenntnisse und sehr saubere Küche. Welcomedrink und Appetizer, gutes Zeitmanagement. Herzliche Gastfreundschaft und Empathie. Echte ungarische Küche. Good communication about the location. Very nice host Martha. Perfect preparations and good information. The recipes are original and traditional with many personal stories, professional cooking knowledge and very clean cuisine. Welcome drink and appetizer, good time management. Warm hospitality and empathy. Real Hungarian cuisine.
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Marinavb8767we
Apr 26, 2024
Different and with a heart - It's a different kind of activity for teams. It's nice to eat homemade meal while on a business trip. The host is nice and the kitchen is beautiful.
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