BUDAPEST · WORKSHOPS
Good workshops fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Learn to make Hungarian chimney cakes in Budapest’s city center, bake 3 Kürtskalács, and take home the recipe and certificate.
“This was so much fun. Really easy to follow and something a bit different. My 12 year old loved that we got to take the 3 cakes we made away to eat. A great memory made!”
Budapest Central Market Hall food tour and cooking class. Taste Hungarian bites, cook traditional lecsó with dumplings, and sip local wines in 4 hours.
“AMAZING!! Our guide, Mesi, was incredible!! She was funny, knowledgeable! Very enjoyable day!! We walked the open market some, picked up a few items needed for the meal we prepared together. Tried various pickles there!! The apartment where we prepared the meal was intimate… great place for us to cook/ eat. We all got to help prepare. Enjoyed some tasty wine. Met some really fun and interesting folks!! The paprikas was good. Thank you for such and fun, relaxing, truly enjoyable day!”
Make 3 Kürtőskalács chimney cakes in a small English class in central Budapest, roll them in cinnamon, coconut, or sugar, then take them home.
“It was not bad, but the girl that helped us was very rushed. It would have been better if she spended a bit more time. I would not recommend it.”
Sommelier-led Budapest tasting of 8 Hungarian wines plus local cheese and charcuterie, ending with Tokaj aszú, in a 2-hour class.
“A great selection of wine. Our wine expert, Christian, was very professional and shared very interesting information.”
Shop Central Market Hall, taste Hungarian snacks and spirits, then cook Chicken Paprikash, goulash, or vegetarian dishes with wine.
“Small intimate group setting was perfect for cooking and sampling Hungarian foods and drinks while getting to know Marcel and, Colin the other member of our group.”
Learn to stretch Hungarian strudel dough in a small Budapest class, make sweet and savory versions, and eat with Hungarian bites and drinks.
“We really enjoyed learning about how important food is in understanding the local culture. Marti is a fantastic teacher and host!! … and the strudel was delicious!! This experience is a guaranteed 5 star!!”
Shop Central Market Hall, then cook a 4-course Hungarian lunch in a small Budapest class, with pálinka, wine tastings, and recipes.
“Loves the whole experience. Shopping in the market to the history and cooking. Even went back to the market for shopping later.”
Join a small-group Kürtőskalács workshop in Budapest City Park. Make and bake your own chimney cakes, then roll in flavors.
“We enjoyed making the chimney cakes! We would highly recommend taking part in this baking experience when you visit Budapest We are so glad we did!”
Central Market walk and hands-on cooking with Chef Marti. Choose a Hungarian main, cook and eat together 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!”
Learn traditional Hungarian stretched strudel in Budapest. Make two fillings, bake together, sip wine, then take home family recipes to recreate it.
“Loved it. Marta was a great chef and guide. Had a wonderful time. Would do it again on our next trip.”
Private 5-hour first-class tour of central Budapest with hotel pickup, guided castle views, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, and optional Parliament.
“We had done a walking tour the day before which just touched on the basics of the history of Budapest. We were hoping that this 5 hour tour would dig much deeper. We were not disappointed! From the start, Susan wanted to make our trip as personalized and memorable as possible. She is professional, passionate, and a walking encyclopedia of historical facts. We highly recommend Susan!”
Cook Hungarian favorites with Nelli in a Budapest home via Zoom. Chicken paprikash, cucumber salad, nokedli, plus culture and wine.
“We did an online cooking class with Nelli making chicken paprikash, cucumber salad, and Nokedli (egg noodle dumplings). Nelli was a great teacher and wonderful host for our 2 hour cooking adventure. As we cooked Nelli shared information about Hungarian culture, wine, and food. We had a wonderful time!”
Cook classic Hungarian dishes in a central Budapest apartment, sip pálinka and wine, then eat your own 3-course meal.
“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 Kürtőskalács in Budapest City Park. Small group workshop to roll, bake, and coat chimney cakes, then taste with tea or coffee.
“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!”
Taste four Hungarian gins in Budapest, learn why they differ, then craft your own gin and tonic with snacks and views.
“I had a great experience on this tour! Balint, my guide, was very friendly, knowledgeable with the history of gins as well as mixing them. He took the time to answer all questions. He also explained which gins paired better with which garnish and provided an understanding on why gins taste differently.”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
