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Host: Gabriela

Buenos Aires, Argentina

USD
$141-$282 per person

Market tour, cooking class and a traditional Argentinean meal in San Telmo

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

Meet Gabriela

Gabriela comes from an Italian-Argentine family and grew up surrounded by the aromas of handmade ravioli and family feasts every Sunday. Her passion for cooking began in her grandfather Ricardo’s kitchen — he was a celebrated Tango Quintet Director and bandoneon player who taught her the beauty of food and tradition. Later, she honed her culinary skills under renowned Italian chef Mario Maiollino while running her own restaurant, Ozono, in Buenos Aires. Today, Gabriela is an art director and fashion photographer who has lived and worked in Brazil, yet her heart always returns to the kitchen. She loves meeting people from around the world and sharing authentic Argentine and Italian flavors with guests. For Gabriela, cooking is more than a meal — it’s a way to connect, tell stories, and celebrate culture.

“I love to meet people from all over the world and even more to cook for my new friends.”

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: (1-6 guests) Step into Gabriela’s stunning Buenos Aires apartment and feel transported to an oasis where old-world charm meets modern design. Her home blends elegant European touches with chic, contemporary accents inspired by her years living in Brazil. Every corner reflects her artistic eye — Gabriela personally designed and renewed the space herself. As you settle in, Gabriela will share stories about her Italian-Argentine family, her culinary roots, and her creative journey as a fashion photographer in Brazil. Watch as she adds the finishing touches to your meal — and sprinkles her handmade empanadas with a secret ingredient you’ll never guess! Then, gather around the dining table for a traditional Argentine meal inspired by the Tucumán province. You might enjoy dishes such as focaccia with salami, mini provoleta (melted cheese), empanadas de carne tucumanas, and carbonada, a rich Argentine beef stew. Finish with a homemade dessert like budín de pan con canela y dátiles con dulce de leche (bread pudding with dates) or arrollado de dulce de leche (a sweet roll filled with dulce de leche), paired with coffee or tea. This is more than just a meal — it’s an authentic Buenos Aires dining experience that beautifully combines culture, conversation, and Argentine hospitality.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) Join Gabriela in her spacious Buenos Aires kitchen for a hands-on Argentine cooking class where you’ll learn the secrets of traditional home-style dishes. In this one-hour experience, you’ll cook alongside Gabriela as she guides you through the preparation of iconic recipes like empanadas or carbonada, a comforting Argentine beef stew traditionally served inside a pumpkin. For dessert, you’ll make arrollado de dulce de leche — a light sponge roll filled with Argentina’s most beloved sweet treat. After cooking, sit down together to savor your homemade meal over local wine or beer over laughter and conversation about Argentine culture and culinary traditions. This authentic Buenos Aires cooking class is perfect for honeymooning couples, families or friends who want to connect with local life through food. Vegetarian options are available upon request.

Market visit: (1-6 guests) Meet Gabriela at a bar near the corner of San Telmo market and take a short walk together to the historic Mercado San Telmo — one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. This vibrant market fills an entire block and is a feast for the senses, featuring everything from antique stalls and local crafts to colorful produce stands, butcher shops, and bakeries. During your one-hour guided market tour, Gabriela will introduce you to her favorite vendors and share insights into local ingredients and Argentine culinary traditions. With a basket in hand, you’ll pick out fresh ingredients for your meal before returning to her home to begin your hands-on Buenos Aires cooking class.

Notes: Gabriela can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diets so please let her know if you have any dietary restrictions when booking your Buenos Aires cooking class.
This home has a dog and cat.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese

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.
  • Picada, a selection of hams, salami and olives with artisanal bread
  • Provoleta, hot spicy cheese served with tomatoes and oregano or Rolls of filo pastry filled with delicious pork meat and portobellos
  • Empanadas de carne tucumanas
  • Please choose between: carbonada (beef stew) or guiso de lentejas (lentil and spinach soup) or ojo de bife con papas fritas y ensalada (ribeye with fries and salad) (If you have other special requests Gabriela can also accommodate other dish requests)
  • Colaciones, a very special pastry filled with dulce de leche, or Gabriela can make other dishes, depending on your taste.
  • 2 glasses of wine or beer
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The house is so gorgeous and Gabriella and Raul are so laid back and hospitable. Always m​​aking sure we had something to eat and drink. Before you know it you feel like you are sitting in your new best friend’s kitchen, drinking wine, eating focaccia con salame while Gabriela pats away at empanadas de carne tucumanas. When it is time to eat, you will gather around the table and eat some of the most amazing Argentine food you can imagine. Everything was absolutely delicious. So much thought and time went into each dish and she did a great job explaining each one, why she chose it, any traditions behind it. I still can taste the deep, rich perfectly blended spices of the Carbonada, a traditional stew served inside of a pumpkin. Just when you think you can't take another bite- Gabriela ​​sweeps the table and starts plating not one but two of her signature desserts - both con dulce de leche, of course. This experience surpassed all of my expectations. We left with full bellies, a new found knowledge of Argentinian cuisine and two new Porteno friends.

Claire, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (5)
Gabriela made us some amazing dishes! We had a wonderful morning learning about Argentinian cuisine as well learning about the life of a local!
- Lissa June 30, 2025
This felt like less of a class, and more like a visit with a long-time friend. Gabriela's charm, warmth and enthusiasm immediately won us over. We skipped the market tour, and met her at her home, which she remodeled to her exact needs. The kitchen is large, and perfect for sitting, talking and working together. Each dish was fun to help make, and tasted wonderful. The wine flowed freely and paired perfectly. What a wonderful evening. Highly recommended for your next visit to Buenos Aires!
- Andy April 26, 2025
We had a wonderful market tour in cooking class with Gabriela. Her home was beautiful. We made empanadas and stew which we’re both absolutely delicious. Her empanadas were some of the best I’ve tried. Gabriela was so much fun and we really enjoyed the evening.
- Traveler11 March 29, 2025
Gabriela was great!! Not only were the conversation and food amazing, but her apartment was stunning.
- Linda_B January 31, 2023
A Great Time & A New Dish For Home. Our hostess and teacher, Gabriella, showed us how to cook several types of really tasty empanadas and how to form five (that’s what I remember - maybe it was more) shapes of shells with different dough folding and pinching techniques. The pumpkin and cheese were fantastic! The best thing is, it’s easy enough to do and we do them at home all the time now. This was one of the best evenings we had in Buenos Aries and definitely was a bargain at the price. She mentioned that she can teach other classic Argentine foods as well and we will surely call her when we are back. Not to be missed!
- Jon A April 01, 2019

Gabriela

$141-$282 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $172 $157 $141
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $235 $189 $157
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $282 $235 $188
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $172 $157 $141
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $235 $189 $157
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $282 $235 $188
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 9:00am-1:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Gabriela

Gabriela comes from an Italian-Argentine family and grew up surrounded by the aromas of handmade ravioli and family feasts every Sunday. Her passion for cooking began in her grandfather Ricardo’s kitchen — he was a celebrated Tango Quintet Director and bandoneon player who taught her the beauty of food and tradition. Later, she honed her culinary skills under renowned Italian chef Mario Maiollino while running her own restaurant, Ozono, in Buenos Aires. Today, Gabriela is an art director and fashion photographer who has lived and worked in Brazil, yet her heart always returns to the kitchen. She loves meeting people from around the world and sharing authentic Argentine and Italian flavors with guests. For Gabriela, cooking is more than a meal — it’s a way to connect, tell stories, and celebrate culture.

“I love to meet people from all over the world and even more to cook for my new friends.”

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: (1-6 guests) Step into Gabriela’s stunning Buenos Aires apartment and feel transported to an oasis where old-world charm meets modern design. Her home blends elegant European touches with chic, contemporary accents inspired by her years living in Brazil. Every corner reflects her artistic eye — Gabriela personally designed and renewed the space herself. As you settle in, Gabriela will share stories about her Italian-Argentine family, her culinary roots, and her creative journey as a fashion photographer in Brazil. Watch as she adds the finishing touches to your meal — and sprinkles her handmade empanadas with a secret ingredient you’ll never guess! Then, gather around the dining table for a traditional Argentine meal inspired by the Tucumán province. You might enjoy dishes such as focaccia with salami, mini provoleta (melted cheese), empanadas de carne tucumanas, and carbonada, a rich Argentine beef stew. Finish with a homemade dessert like budín de pan con canela y dátiles con dulce de leche (bread pudding with dates) or arrollado de dulce de leche (a sweet roll filled with dulce de leche), paired with coffee or tea. This is more than just a meal — it’s an authentic Buenos Aires dining experience that beautifully combines culture, conversation, and Argentine hospitality.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) Join Gabriela in her spacious Buenos Aires kitchen for a hands-on Argentine cooking class where you’ll learn the secrets of traditional home-style dishes. In this one-hour experience, you’ll cook alongside Gabriela as she guides you through the preparation of iconic recipes like empanadas or carbonada, a comforting Argentine beef stew traditionally served inside a pumpkin. For dessert, you’ll make arrollado de dulce de leche — a light sponge roll filled with Argentina’s most beloved sweet treat. After cooking, sit down together to savor your homemade meal over local wine or beer over laughter and conversation about Argentine culture and culinary traditions. This authentic Buenos Aires cooking class is perfect for honeymooning couples, families or friends who want to connect with local life through food. Vegetarian options are available upon request.

Market visit: (1-6 guests) Meet Gabriela at a bar near the corner of San Telmo market and take a short walk together to the historic Mercado San Telmo — one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. This vibrant market fills an entire block and is a feast for the senses, featuring everything from antique stalls and local crafts to colorful produce stands, butcher shops, and bakeries. During your one-hour guided market tour, Gabriela will introduce you to her favorite vendors and share insights into local ingredients and Argentine culinary traditions. With a basket in hand, you’ll pick out fresh ingredients for your meal before returning to her home to begin your hands-on Buenos Aires cooking class.

Notes: Gabriela can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diets so please let her know if you have any dietary restrictions when booking your Buenos Aires cooking class.
This home has a dog and cat.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese

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.
  • Picada, a selection of hams, salami and olives with artisanal bread
  • Provoleta, hot spicy cheese served with tomatoes and oregano or Rolls of filo pastry filled with delicious pork meat and portobellos
  • Empanadas de carne tucumanas
  • Please choose between: carbonada (beef stew) or guiso de lentejas (lentil and spinach soup) or ojo de bife con papas fritas y ensalada (ribeye with fries and salad) (If you have other special requests Gabriela can also accommodate other dish requests)
  • Colaciones, a very special pastry filled with dulce de leche, or Gabriela can make other dishes, depending on your taste.
  • 2 glasses of wine or beer
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The house is so gorgeous and Gabriella and Raul are so laid back and hospitable. Always m​​aking sure we had something to eat and drink. Before you know it you feel like you are sitting in your new best friend’s kitchen, drinking wine, eating focaccia con salame while Gabriela pats away at empanadas de carne tucumanas. When it is time to eat, you will gather around the table and eat some of the most amazing Argentine food you can imagine. Everything was absolutely delicious. So much thought and time went into each dish and she did a great job explaining each one, why she chose it, any traditions behind it. I still can taste the deep, rich perfectly blended spices of the Carbonada, a traditional stew served inside of a pumpkin. Just when you think you can't take another bite- Gabriela ​​sweeps the table and starts plating not one but two of her signature desserts - both con dulce de leche, of course. This experience surpassed all of my expectations. We left with full bellies, a new found knowledge of Argentinian cuisine and two new Porteno friends.

Claire, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (5)
Gabriela made us some amazing dishes! We had a wonderful morning learning about Argentinian cuisine as well learning about the life of a local!
- Lissa June 30, 2025
This felt like less of a class, and more like a visit with a long-time friend. Gabriela's charm, warmth and enthusiasm immediately won us over. We skipped the market tour, and met her at her home, which she remodeled to her exact needs. The kitchen is large, and perfect for sitting, talking and working together. Each dish was fun to help make, and tasted wonderful. The wine flowed freely and paired perfectly. What a wonderful evening. Highly recommended for your next visit to Buenos Aires!
- Andy April 26, 2025
We had a wonderful market tour in cooking class with Gabriela. Her home was beautiful. We made empanadas and stew which we’re both absolutely delicious. Her empanadas were some of the best I’ve tried. Gabriela was so much fun and we really enjoyed the evening.
- Traveler11 March 29, 2025
Gabriela was great!! Not only were the conversation and food amazing, but her apartment was stunning.
- Linda_B January 31, 2023
A Great Time & A New Dish For Home. Our hostess and teacher, Gabriella, showed us how to cook several types of really tasty empanadas and how to form five (that’s what I remember - maybe it was more) shapes of shells with different dough folding and pinching techniques. The pumpkin and cheese were fantastic! The best thing is, it’s easy enough to do and we do them at home all the time now. This was one of the best evenings we had in Buenos Aries and definitely was a bargain at the price. She mentioned that she can teach other classic Argentine foods as well and we will surely call her when we are back. Not to be missed!
- Jon A April 01, 2019
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $172 $157 $141
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $235 $189 $157
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $282 $235 $188
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $172 $157 $141
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $235 $189 $157
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $282 $235 $188
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 9:00am-1:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm
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