Hungary · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 workshops & classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Make three Hungarian chimney cakes in a one-hour Budapest workshop, learn the tradition, and take home a recipe, certificate, and sweet souvenirs.
“A great activity for both younger kids and adults. The instructor was very knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. Highly recommend”
Tour Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook Hungarian family recipes, taste local wines, and share a relaxed four-hour meal in a small group.
“Kinga was fantastic made the experience so entertaining and educational. Truly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this experience.”
Make three traditional kürtőskalács in a small Budapest workshop near St. Stephen’s Basilica, with recipes, flavors, and cakes to take home.
“Wonderful time spent making traditional Chimney Cakes in a lovely shop. Very clean, well prepared and clear friendly directions. A really great experience!”
Taste eight Hungarian wines with a sommelier, local cheeses, charcuterie, and Tokaj aszú in a friendly Budapest cellar.
“This was a great experience that didn’t cost too much. Our guide had great Knowledge of the wines and the Wine areas. The wines were also really good.”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, taste Hungarian specialties, then cook family recipes with wine, pálinka, and local hosts.
“Very informative and fun. Great value and a good insight into the culture and people. George is a great host”
Learn to stretch Hungarian strudel dough, choose sweet and savory fillings, and enjoy wine and local bites in central Budapest with Marti.
“Marti’s class was excellent! I signed up for her strudel class with my mother on our last day in Budapest and it was wonderful. Marti is very welcoming in her lovely home and she is an excellent instructor. She was a gracious host and provided us insight to Hungarian cuisine. We had such a good time with her!”
Cook Hungarian classics after a Central Market Hall walk, with pálinka, local wine, expert guidance, and a four-course lunch in Budapest.
“Loves the whole experience. Shopping in the market to the history and cooking. Even went back to the market for shopping later.”
Cook Hungarian classics with Chef Marti in a Budapest apartment, enjoy wine and local bites, and take home recipes and cultural tips.
“Awesome experience! Marti was very informative about the food and how ingredients changed over the years She also gave us recommendations for restaurants and other places to visit”
Make three Hungarian chimney cakes in Budapest City Park, learn family baking tricks, and enjoy your creations with tea or 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.”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market with Chef Marti, then cook Hungarian classics and share a homemade meal with wine in a small group.
“What a wonderful experience my husband and I had for our first "travel" cooking class!! Our guide/chef, Marti, took us on a tour of the Budapest Central Market (so much to see there!) and then we went to Marti's kitchen to prepare our meal: Sour Cherry Soup, Chicken Paprika with Dumplings and Gundel Pancakes. There were 5 of us for our class and Marti was an excellent hostess and got everyone involved in cooking and socializing. We enjoyed tasting palinka, homemade soft drinks and nibbles. I would absolutely recommend Marti's tour/class to anyone going to Budapest. My husband was a little apprehensive about doing a cooking class, but told me…”
Make two traditional Hungarian strudels in Budapest with chef Marti, learn family techniques, enjoy local bites, wine, and take-home recipes.
“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.”
Review of a private five-hour Budapest tour with hotel pickup, Parliament option, Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and city views.
“Knowledgeable guide, pleasant, good tour. Flexible with itinerary, was able to change plans when we asked her to. Small but comfortable car”
Cook Hungarian classics with Nelli from her Budapest kitchen on Zoom, with family recipes, cultural stories, and a meal made by your group.
“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.”
Cook traditional Hungarian dishes in a central Budapest apartment with chef Marti, wine, pálinka, recipes, and a relaxed four-hour 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!!”
Make three Hungarian chimney cakes in Budapest City Park, then coat them in sugar, coconut, or cinnamon and enjoy them with tea or coffee.
“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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