Authentic asado and cooking experience in a beautiful home in El Talar

Host offerings

House
Professional cook
Pets
Vegetarian
Alcohol
Transportation
Cooking class
Market visit
Food tour

Meet Constanza

Constanza is a professional chef who studied at IAG (Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía), one of the most famous culinary schools in the country. Constanza is fascinated by the amazing food you get in different countries all over the world and loves to re-create these flavors her kitchen. She can cook all kinds of cuisines, ranging from Japanese to Moroccan, and even runs her own catering business. In spite of her repertoire of culinary skills, she enjoys cooking a traditional Argentinean home-cooked meal the most! Apart from cooking, she also enjoys hosting and meeting new people, and sharing her knowledge and skills with others.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal (1 - 10 guests) Constanza’s beautiful home is located in El Talar, a suburb 30-minutes outside of the city center. Constanza has a lovely, green backyard with grass and tall trees where she enjoys hosting friends and family for barbecues. If the weather is good, join Constanza in her backyard and sip on a welcome drink while you watch her barbecue various cuts of meat on the grill for a traditional Argentinean asado. Later, join Constanza and her husband and children (if they are home) at the dining table, where you might enjoy dishes like empanadas, the variety of meats and Argentinean sausages that you grilled, an assortment of cheese, bread and salad. End your meal with a sweet dessert like a traditional crêpe filled with caramel or mini rogel cake, which will be served with a selection of coffee or tea.

Cooking experience (1 - 10 guests) Constanza’s Buenos Aires cooking class will last for 1-2 hours. First you will join Constanza in her backyard to slow cook the meat and vegetables on the barbecue using a special type of wood called Quebracho. You will learn about the difference cuts of meat popular in asado, the various methods of cooking them, and the different sauces they are paired with. After your grilling demonstration, join Constanza in her large kitchen to learn to make empanadas or picadas, and then sit down to enjoy your meal together.

Notes: Please note Constanza can also offer vegetarian meals on request.

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Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.

  • Cheese and bread
  • Crepe de dulce de leche or mini cake with dulce de leche
  • Selection of grilled meats such as thin skirt, rump steak, grilled pork meat
  • Traditional Argentinian Sausage, Pork Sausage

GOOD REVIEWS
{ "ambassador" : [{"author_name" : "Paco", "rating" : 5, "body" : "In the beginning, I was not so sure if this experience is worth the trip to General Rodriguez, but after I arrived and met the charming hosts in their beautiful home with a lovely park, I realized that this is the correct place to experience a typical Argentinean BBQ -out of the city in the peaceful suburbs! This is surely an experience I will always remember."}], "travel_agent_partner" : [{"author_name" : "Kathryn", "rating" : 5, "body" : "My clients were absolutely amazed by this experience. The hosts were gracious and made my clients feel comfortable and welcome. They were shown authentic Argentinian cooking and enjoyed a great meal and company. Thank you Project Expedition and Constanza for delivering a first class experience."}], "trip_advisor" : [{"author_name" : "davidscanlan", "rating" : 5, "body" : "This was probably the best evening we've ever had with another couple learning how to cook authentic Argentinian grilling (Asado) and making empanadas. But best of all was the warm, friendly, and charming couple, Constanza and Manolo, who taught the class in their gorgeous home. Constanza taught us to make empanadas and Manolo demonstrated all of the finer details of Asado grilling, like building the fire, placement of the meats, and putting the embers exactly where needed to perfectly cook everything. Then we sat down at their dinner table with 7 different kinds of meats (beef, pork, sausages and more) and had a feast with this delightful and interesting couple. The evening could not have been better. Manolo was beyond charming and Constanza was adorable and both were outstanding teachers. Many thanks for an evening we'll never forget. It was an extra charge for them to pick us up at our hotel and bring us home afterwards and I highly recommend this option because it makes the evening more relaxing."}, {"author_name" : "michellehM4314TE", "rating" : 5, "body" : "Mariela and Pablo were amazing hosts! They served us an incredible meal and were filled with information about Buenos Aires and Argentina. We had a blast and highly recommend!"}, {"author_name" : "Chris K", "rating" : 5, "body" : "We had a really lovely evening with Constanza and her husband Monolo. We experienced making empanada's and then we had an asado, which Monolo took charge of. It was hands on all the way through and we had a lovely meal, a good selections of meats with several glasses of local wine and were made to feel amongst friends. We got an Uber each way (30/35 mins) - much cheaper than the price of the offered arranged transport.Having now got back to UK were researching how to build our own asado!"}, {"author_name" : "kristenmW5318MG", "rating" : 5, "body" : "The asado and empanada cooking was a great experience! Constanza and Manolo were very kind and welcoming from the beginning. They picked us up from the hotel, dropped us off at the end, and opened up their beautiful house and backyard to us. They taught us a lot not only with regards to traditional meals/food but also with regards to the Argentine culture. It felt like having a meal with friends! They both speak english fluently, so we were all able to understand and partake in the experience. I highly recommend the experience for anyone, especially english speakers looking to learn about traditional cuisine and those with interest in asado!"}] }

PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW

A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

In the beginning, I was not so sure if this experience is worth the trip to General Rodriguez, but after I arrived and met the charming hosts in their beautiful home with a lovely park, I realized that this is the correct place to experience a typical Argentinean BBQ -out of the city in the peaceful suburbs! This is surely an experience I will always remember.

Paco, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (22)
$85.0 - $90.0
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Pricing (per person)*

1 person 4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal $90 $90 $85
Alcohol $8 per person
Transportation $50 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.

Experience Timings

Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience + Meal 10:00am - 01:00pm 5:00pm - 08:00pm

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