7 Cooking Classes in Rio de Janeiro to Build a Day Around

1.Family Cooking Class in Rio Make 9 Brazilian Dishes Together

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Rio family cooking class in a local home, make 8 dishes plus caipirinha with unlimited caipirinhas, then eat together in Ipanema.

“Erica was a great host showing us how to cook traditional Brazilian foods. Was very delicious and the unlimited caipirinhas was a big plus. Erica was super nice friendly as well as her colleague who was there helping. When eating our meal she gave us great recommendations as well. Would love to do again!”

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2.3-Hour Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $195

3-hour Brazilian cooking class in Rio with Chef Simone. Make feijoada or moqueca, taste five dishes and two drinks in a small group.

“Chef Simone is enthusiastic, loves sharing the connection between Brazilian history and food and culture. Her kitchen is well suited to small groups. The moqueca recipe was delicious. Well worth an evening in Rio to experience Carioca hospitality.”

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3.Hands-On Cooking Class in Rio: Iconic Street Foods & Caipirinhas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Hands on Rio cooking class in Ipanema with caipirinhas and classic street foods. Small group, English, recipes included for $85.

“I wasn’t familiar with Brazilian cuisine prior to this and it was perfect timing before exploring the town and figuring out what we want to eat later. I was so surprised by the simple ingredients and how they could be so insanely transformed with such lengthy techniques! So much respect goes to the vendors who make these foods, especially our chef who basically carried us throughout the class. I’ve gone to many cooking classes and I was so lucky to have gone to this one. Not only did I learn how to maximize flavors, but also got to love an ingredient I’ve hated my entire life! I won’t say what…”

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4.Brazilian Cooking Class in Copacabana with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $140

A 4-hour Brazilian cooking class in Copacabana with hotel pickup, hands-on dishes like moqueca and feijoada, plus caipirinha and brigadeiro.

“This is such a special and unique experience! Chef Simone is so gracious and knowledgeable about her country’s food as well as others. We made Moqueca and it was delicious. I will be making this at home, often. Highly recommend this class!!!”

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5.Brazilian Breakfast Cooking Class in Rio: Bake and Blend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Best value

Hands-on Brazilian breakfast in Rio with pão de queijo, broa, smoothie, a coffee tasting flight, and a mango mimosa for $75.

“Amazing experience, the food was fantastic. Roberto is highly knowledgeable and personable chef. We loved the experience!”

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6.Brazilian Cooking Class with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Hands-on Brazilian cooking in Rio de Janeiro, with hotel pickup. Choose feijoada or seafood moqueca, cook sides, and mix caipirinhas.

“Chef Simone was phenomenal! She explained the cultural significance behind the dishes before we began the cooking process. She was thoughtful, engaging and patient during the class. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone traveling in the area.”

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7.Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $220

Hands-on Brazilian cooking in Copacabana with Chef Simone. Cook feijoada or seafood moqueca, learn 7 favorites, and toast with caipirinhas.

“My son and I attended Simone’s cook along class and it was brilliant. The fish dish was so tasty and we both loved listening to the history of food in Brazil. Simone’s daughter assisted and it truly felt like we were socialising with great friends that we had known for ages. Great evening - I would highly recommend booking this event.”

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