Carioca Experiences
Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio
Join a hands-on Brazilian cooking class in Rio de Janeiro and learn how to prepare traditional recipes such as Seafood Moqueca or Picanha, plus caipirinhas, farofa, brigadeiro, and more.
Duration
4 hours
Category
Food & Drink Tasting
Languages
EN | PT | ES
Transportation
On demand
About This Tour
Discover the flavors of Brazil in a hands-on Brazilian cooking class in Rio de Janeiro designed for travelers who want to experience the city through its cuisine, culture, and local traditions. In this 4-hour culinary experience, you will learn how to prepare a selection of Brazil’s most beloved recipes while discovering ingredients, techniques, and stories behind the country’s rich food heritage.
This is not just a cooking demonstration — it is a fully interactive class where you take part in preparing the dishes and learn practical tips you can recreate at home using ingredients found around the world. Guided by a local culinary instructor, you will explore the flavors that make Brazilian cuisine so vibrant, from tropical ingredients and comfort-food classics to the country’s most famous cocktail.
You can choose between two main course options, depending on the day of the week:
Option 1: Seafood or Vegetarian Moqueca Class
Available on Mondays and Fridays at 6:00 pm.
Learn how to prepare Moqueca, one of Brazil’s most iconic dishes, known for its rich flavors, tropical ingredients, and deep cultural roots. A vegetarian version is available for guests who do not eat seafood.
Option 2: Brazilian Picanha Steak Class
Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:00 pm.
Discover how to prepare Picanha, one of Brazil’s most famous cuts of beef and a true favorite in Brazilian barbecue culture.
Along with the main course, every class includes a delicious selection of traditional recipes such as white garlic rice, flambéed sausage with onions, banana-toasted farofa, grilled Brazilian cheese with pepper jam, lime caipirinhas, and brigadeiro, Brazil’s beloved chocolate dessert.
At the end of the class, sit down and enjoy the meal you helped prepare in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for food lovers, couples, families, and small groups, this Brazilian cooking experience is a delicious way to connect with Rio de Janeiro beyond the usual sightseeing — through taste, tradition, and shared moments around the table.
Important Information
- The experience includes alcoholic beverages, so guests must meet the local legal drinking age to consume caipirinhas (18 years old).
- Cancellation Policy: Please review our complete cancellation policy at this link.
- Weather Conditions: We do not cancel tours due to inclement weather. Tours will proceed in rain or shine, except in cases of force majeure.
- Group Size: available as a small shared experience or as a private experience upon request. For groups of 10 or more, please consult our sales team.
- This experience is operated in partnership with one of our trusted and certified local partners.
What's Included
- Hands-on 4-hour Brazilian cooking class with the Main course according to the selected class option: Seafood or Vegetarian Moqueca, or Picanha steak
- All ingredients and tools used during the class
- Bilingual Chef / culinary professional
- Full meal with the dishes prepared during the experience
- Cooking tips and cultural insights about Brazilian cuisine
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from the meeting point (available upon request)
- Additional drinks or items not mentioned in the menu
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
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Why Choose This Tour
Iconic recipes in a hands-on cooking class
This Brazilian cooking class in Rio de Janeiro is ideal for travelers who want more than a meal — it is an immersive food experience where you learn how to prepare traditional dishes such as Moqueca, Picanha, farofa, caipirinhas, and brigadeiro.
A delicious experience beyond sightseeing
Food is one of the best ways to understand Brazil’s culture. This experience combines local flavors, culinary traditions, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, making it a perfect addition to any Rio de Janeiro itinerary.
Perfect for food lovers, couples, and families
Whether you are visiting Rio for the first time or looking for a more authentic local experience, this class offers a fun, interactive, and memorable way to connect with Brazilian cuisine.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will prepare a selection of traditional Brazilian recipes, including white garlic rice, flambéed sausage with onions, banana-toasted farofa, grilled Brazilian cheese with pepper jam, lime caipirinhas, brigadeiro, and your selected main course: Seafood or Vegetarian Moqueca or Brazilian Picanha steak.
No. The menu is based on the class schedule and must be selected in advance according to availability. The Seafood or Vegetarian Moqueca class takes place on Mondays and Fridays at 6:00 pm, while the Picanha steak class is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:00 pm.
The Moqueca class can be adapted for vegan guests, offering a plant-based version of one of Brazil’s most iconic dishes. Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions or preferences so we can check availability and make the necessary arrangements for your experience.