BUDAPEST
The best of it, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular workshops in Budapest. The ones worth building an afternoon around, with prices, run times and who you book through.
Bake 3 Kürtskalács in central Budapest with an English chef. You’ll form, bake, top, and take home recipe + certificate.
Most Popular“The teacher guided and taught us so patiently .. she was helpful to both my kids and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook classic dishes like lecsó and dumplings, taste palinka and wine, then eat together.
“Kinga was fantastic made the experience so entertaining and educational. Truly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this experience.”
Downtown Budapest Kürtőskalács workshop: make 3 chimney cakes, roll in cinnamon/coconut/sugar, and take home recipe + certificate.
“I believe our teachers name was Kate or Katy, but she did a great job teaching us how to make Chimney cakes. I love that we got to make 3, so you could try different flavors and take pictures of your best one. She also offered a few separate times to take pictures, which was…”
Sommelier-led Budapest Hungarian wine class with 8 wines, local cheese and charcuterie, and a Tokaj Aszú finish. $65, 2 hours.
Market tastings and a hands-on Hungarian cooking class in Budapest, with wine, pálinka, and a recipe pack to take home.
“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 Hungarian strudel class in Budapest: stretch dough, choose two fillings, bake, snack on paprikas, sip wine in a home kitchen.
“Marti was so welcoming and shared her childhood experiences baking with her mother. Loved the hands on experience and the food was yummy! Thank you Marti!”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook a 4-course Hungarian lunch, and taste wine and pálinka with a chef in a small group.
“Best experience!! Highly recommended. Ildy was FABULOUS!! The experience was intimate and personal. The market tour was so informative. The meal was 4 course and so authentic and tasty. So many flavours by and washed down with local wines and other beverages. Can not say enough! Ask for Ildy!”
Cook classic Hungarian dishes with Chef Marti in a Budapest flat. Small group, free hotel pickup, drinks included, take-home recipes.
“My Hungarian mother taught me to cook the foods of Hungary, but I was thrilled to learn new methods and new recipes in this class. We were able to choose our menu and we picked foods that were unfamiliar. The class was totally private - just my daughter and myself. We were picked up and…”
Make classic Kürtőskalács in Budapest’s City Park with a small-group workshop, tea or coffee, and sweet coatings to roll.
“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.”
Shop Central Market Hall, cook classic Hungarian dishes with Chef Marti, then sit down for a 3-course meal with wine.
“Marti was a terrific host! We very much enjoyed the eclectic market she took us through. Her kitchen site was adorably decorated. Her homemade fruit drinks and jams were an extra treat. Her stories growing up in the countryside were extremely interesting. And, of course, the food selections and cooking opportunities were perfect. Definitely recommend!”
Hands-on Budapest strudel class: stretch paper-thin dough, fill with two options, bake, taste, and take home family recipes.
“Marti was really nice, told us a lot about Hungarian Dishes, great location, great food, great Strudels!”
Private first-class Budapest tour with hotel pickup, major sights, and optional Parliament interior visit plus guided stops across both sides of the river.
“We really enjoyed the personalized tour we received from Sue. It felt like she was a relative who was showing us around Budapest. She showed us all the major things as well as some smaller ones we would not normally know about. We had a great lunch, as well and a wonderful cruise with some…”
Join Nelli’s Budapest kitchen via Zoom for a hands-on Hungarian cook-along with classic dishes, culture stories, and a shared feast.
“We had such a nice time with Nelli for her online cooking class. We made chicken paprikash and it turned out absolutely delicious. Nelli shared information on Hungarian food, wine and culture. It was so fun.”
Hands-on Hungarian cooking in central Budapest with a small group, palinka and wine, and a 3-course meal you help make.
“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!!”
Hungarian chimney cake workshop in Budapest’s City Park. Bake Kürtőskalács with a guide, then roll it in sugar, coconut or cinnamon.
“Really good Workshop, for kids as well as for adults! You will make three chimney cakes in total and you can also decide on the toppings. The workshop facilitation was great. Can definitely recommend!”
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