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The 13 cooking classes worth your time in Budapest, with what each one involves, the going price and the operator behind it.
Budapest market-to-apartment cooking class with Central Market tastings, hands-on Hungarian dishes, and wine pairings, about 4 hours.
Most Popular“We had such a wonderful day with our group and Birdie. We learned so much and had so many laughs. New friends were made!”
Cook a 3-course Hungarian meal with Chef Marti in a cozy Budapest kitchen: choose a menu, taste palinka and wine, get recipes to take home.
“Our Hungarian cooking class was wonderful! Marti was such a great instructor, and she made the evening fun! We learned so much and enjoyed a fine meal that we plan to replicate at home.”
Cook a 3-course Hungarian meal in Budapest with wine and palinka, plus an optional market walk at Central Market Hall.
“Brigitte our chef was so lovely and helpful! I didn’t realise it was more of a group thing but we got our own copies of the recipes to take home and we all sat down together to share the meals everyone prepared. It was a really casual cooking class which felt more relaxed and fun.”
Budapest Central Market Hall food walk and communal cooking class. Choose chicken paprikash or goulash, then eat with wine and pálinka.
“Such an fun and wholesome and enriching activity. Must do!”
Shop Central Market Hall, taste pálinka and Hungarian wines, then cook a 4-course lunch in a small-group Budapest class.
“We were looking for something different way to do a food tour in Budapest and found this activity. It was amazing to see the small local market (which was the Ruins Bar location at night) and pick up snacks to try. Then we got to make a 4 course meal and it was delicious. The…”
Cook classic Hungarian dishes with Chef Marti in a small Budapest group, with free hotel pickup, drinks, and take-home recipes.
“This day was great!! Marta picked us up at our hotel on time. We drove to the flat where our private cooking and dining experience. Not only was Marta patient with us, she shared so much information with us, both about cooking and her personal life. We had a blast. We would highly recommend this…”
Market stroll and hands-on Hungarian cooking with chef Marti in Budapest, ending with a sit-down meal and wine in a small group.
“Marti was great! She took us on a quick tour of the market then we cabbed to her kitchen for a fabulous cooking class. She is very knowledgeable and a great teacher for all levels of cooking experience. We would defintely take the class again.”
Join Nelli from Budapest on a 2-hour Zoom cook-along. Cook chicken paprikash and nokedli, learn culture and wine stories.
“Nelly is a wonderful host. She knows so much about both Hungarian and international cuisine, and the recipe we made together was absolutely delicious. I purchased this class as a gift for a family member, and it was really cool that we could experience it together despite not being in the same location.”
Hands-on Hungarian cooking class in central Budapest with 3 courses, palinka and wine, small group up to 8, and English recipes.
“So much fun! We learned a lot about the history of Budapest’s food culture and about the ingredients we were using. The chef was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and the food we made was delicious!!”
Hands-on Jewish cooking class in Budapest: make egg paté, honey chicken, and rugelach with chef Marti and included drinks.
“This cooking class was one of the best we have done so far. We try to do at least one (and a lot of times more) cooking class in every country we visit in Europe. Marti was awesome! This class is full hands on. She doesn’t just show you how to mix, knead, or stir…”
Taste Hungarian market snacks, then cook a real 3-course meal at a Budapest studio, with Palinka, wine, and recipes to take home.
“This was absolutely incredible! An incredible tour, chef, so informative. Everything was perfect!”
Cook iconic Hungarian dishes in a small-group Budapest class with Marti, plus wine, homemade drinks, and take-home recipes.
“We've decided to join Marti at her apartment as we do not enjoy the commercial Tommy the Tourist things. Might I add that although it is in an apartment, it is not where she lives as by law, you are not allowed in Hungary to offer cooking classes or offer these services from your apartment.…”
Foodapest 2025 in Budapest: Central Market Hall walk and hands-on cooking class with palinka, local wine, and a shared Hungarian meal.
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