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The 15 workshops worth your time in Budapest, with what each one involves, the going price and the operator behind it.
Hands-on Kürtskalács workshop in central Budapest: bake and top 3 chimney cakes in 1 hour, take home the recipe and certificate.
Most Popular“Learning to bake the Chimney Cake was interesting and fun. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who enjoys this Hungarian snack and wants to learn more!”
Budapest market-to-apartment cooking class with Central Market tastings, hands-on Hungarian dishes, and wine pairings, about 4 hours.
“We had such a wonderful day with our group and Birdie. We learned so much and had so many laughs. New friends were made!”
Make Budapest Kürtőskalács in a small bake-shop workshop, roll 3 chimney cakes in cinnamon or coconut, then take them home with a recipe.
“A great morning! Good local location near St Stephens Basilica. We made 3 Chimney cakes. Excellent teacher and very clean premises.”
Sommelier-led Budapest tasting of 8 Hungarian wines with cheese and charcuterie pairings, plus a 2-hour crash course on regions.
“The host was knowledgeable about the local regions and wines. The experience was very enjoyable and relaxed. I would definitely do another tasting when in Budapest.”
Budapest Central Market Hall food walk and communal cooking class. Choose chicken paprikash or goulash, then eat with wine and pálinka.
“George was fantastic and I loved the whole experience. It was very easy to provide me with a vegetarian experience. Overall a really lovely day!”
Hands-on Budapest strudel class. Stretch dough, choose two fillings, bake sweet and savory strudels, plus Hungarian bites and wine.
“This was such a lovely experience and Marti was wonderful. We made two kinds of strudel and had an informative and hands-on experience that made my friend and me want to try this at home. Plus, the wine, snacks, and ability to eat what we created made for a memorable evening.”
Shop Central Market Hall, taste pálinka and Hungarian wines, then cook a 4-course lunch in a small-group Budapest class.
“Very well organized market shopping, tasting, and multi course cooking experience. Learned a ton! Well done!”
Cook classic Hungarian dishes with Chef Marti in a small Budapest group, with free hotel pickup, drinks, and take-home recipes.
“Awesome experience! Marti was very informative about the food and how ingredients changed over the years”
Make Budapest chimney cakes in City Park. Learn Kürtőskalács tricks, bake 3 mini cakes, choose sugar, coconut, or cinnamon, plus tea/coffee.
“Great young instructor with good English skills taught us how to make chimney cakes. We never were offered the coffee or tea ad retired, but the class itself was very hands on and we enjoyed our finished products.”
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.”
Learn Budapest stretched strudel with Chef Marti. Make 2 strudels with different fillings, taste Hungarian bites, and take recipes home.
“Brilliant experience, would highly recommend this. Professional and fun throughout. Don't come to Budapest and try this course.. amazing teaching technique, relaxed and informative.”
Private 5-hour first-class Budapest tour with hotel pickup, guided Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, and optional Parliament interior.
“My mother and I had a lovely time with Susanne. She was very knowledgeable and considerate of my mom's mobility limitations. We loved every moment of our day and highly recommend this tour! We saw all of the major sights of Budapest and learned so many amazing things about the country.”
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!!”
Learn to make Kürtőskalács in Budapest’s City Park. Small group, 1 hour of hands-on baking, then roll your cakes in sugar or cinnamon.
“At first it seemed the shop keeper was not aware of my booking and I was a bit worried about having to cancel it due to lack of preparation. Later, it turned out that the instructor was actually ready and there were other participants too. I enjoyed the whole time and tasting my own "production".”
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