Budapest · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
At Kató Néni Finomságai Downtown, an English-speaking chef guides you through three kürtőskalács. Shape sweet dough, bake a crisp caramel crust, add sugar, coconut, or cinnamon, then take home your cakes, recipe, and certificate.
“Amazing- the teacher was incredible! Lovely session would highly recommend!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Central Market Hall, sample Hungarian pickles, salamis, cheeses, and pálinka, then walk to a cozy Budapest-style kitchen. With guides such as Kinga, Mesi, or Ben, you’ll prepare a traditional dish, share wine, and eat together.
“Combines a really good tour of the market, and some history to understand Hungary. The cooking part of the event included some really helpful tips, and step by step instructions. We were included in the process so a good learning experience. We got the recipe so I’m feeling confident that I can replicate.”
Meet your English-speaking host at Kató Néni Finomságai near St Stephen’s Basilica. In a small group of up to 12, you’ll shape, bake, and flavor three traditional Hungarian chimney cakes, then take them home with a printed recipe and 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 sweet.”
At The Tasting Table Budapest, a sommelier such as Tomas, Carlos, John, or Sebastian leads you through eight Hungarian wines in two hours. Expect regional stories, unusual grape varieties, generous pours, mineral water, and local cheese and charcuterie in a charming cellar near the National Museum.
“Absolutely recommend. Awesome way to get educated and taste some amazing Hungarian Wine.”
Meet George, Marcell, Emese, or another Foodapest host at Central Market Hall for tastings and a short cultural tour. Then walk to an apartment kitchen to prepare a family recipe, share wine and Hungarian spirits, and eat what you make.
“Fantastic afternoon, we enjoyed the walk through the markets tasting some local produce, Marcell was a great mentor/guide for our day. We had a fun group and enjoyed the cooking lesson with a few wines. The food tasted delicious!!. it was a perfect way to spend a few hours away from the visual splendour of Budapest. Highly recommended 🙂”
Join Marti in a cosy central Budapest kitchen for a 2.5-hour, hands-on strudel class. Stretch dough from scratch, choose two fillings, taste Hungarian bites and drinks, then eat what you bake. Groups are capped at 10, with morning and afternoon times available.
“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!”
Meet at Budapest’s Central Market Hall at 11:00 am for tastings and ingredient shopping, then cook Hungarian dishes with a professional chef at Easy Cooking Budapest. Expect local wine, pálinka, family-style recipes, and a small group of no more than 12 people.
“This was such a great experience. We enjoyed the market walk very much as we got to sample lots of local specialties and items. The cooking class was very personable and informative. We learned lots of new techniques and the food that we got to enjoy the end of the class was exceptional. It was so fun learning about the Hungarian cooking styles and cuisines. I highly recommend that you book this class.”
Join Chef Marti for a 2.5-hour Hungarian cooking class in a historic Budapest apartment. Prepare a traditional dish, sample paprika, sausage, and curd cheese, sip wine, and take home recipes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with vegetarian and other dietary options available by request.
“This day was great!! Marta picked us up at our hotel on time. We drove to the flat where our private cooking and dining experience. Not only was Marta patient with us, she shared so much information with us, both about cooking and her personal life. We had a blast. We would highly recommend this program!!”
At Kató Néni Finomságai Kürtős Liget in Budapest’s City Park, a local instructor guides you through shaping and baking three small kürtőskalács. Choose sugar, coconut, or cinnamon toppings, then enjoy your cakes with tea or coffee. The one-hour workshop suits children over seven and adults.
“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.”
Join Chef Marti for a market walk through Budapest’s Central Market Hall, then head to a studio kitchen near Kiraly Street to cook Hungarian dishes such as goulash, chicken paprikash, stuffed cabbage, or Hortobágyi pancakes. The four-hour class includes ingredients, drinks, recipes, and a shared meal.
“This was the highlight of our trip. We cannot say enough good things about chef Marti. She was so nice, talented, knowledgeable, and a good teacher. We enjoyed getting to know about her and her family. We had a choice of several menus which she sent to us and we chose our 3 courses. She had everything organized and we cooked it all. The food was amazing! Having our dinner with wine at the conclusion was lovely. Highly, highly recommend. A fabulous experience.”
Meet Chef Marti at a private Budapest apartment for a 2.5-hour small-group class. Learn to stretch pastry by hand, make two sweet or savory strudels, sample Hungarian snacks and wine, then take home family recipes.
“We had an incredible time learning a traditional Hungarian strudel recipe with our enthusiastic guide in Budapest. Highly recommend this cooking course to anyone eager to experience Hungarian culinary delights.”
See Budapest by private car with a local guide, combining Heroes’ Square, City Park, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Jewish Quarter, and more. You can add a 45-minute Parliament visit, with hotel pickup, private transport, and a flexible route included.
“Knowledgeable guide, pleasant, good tour. Flexible with itinerary, was able to change plans when we asked her to. Small but comfortable car”
Join Nelli of NelliciousTravels for a private two-hour Hungarian cooking class over Zoom. You will cook traditional dishes step by step from your own kitchen, hear stories about food, wine, and Hungarian culture, and share the class with up to eight people.
“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!”
Spend four hours in a cosy central Budapest apartment learning Hungarian cooking from a professional chef. Prepare soup, a main course, and dessert, enjoy Hungarian bites, wine, pálinka, and coffee, then take home the recipes and kitchen tips.
“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!!”
In Budapest City Park, an English-speaking guide leads you through three small kürtőskalács, from dough to baking and toppings. The one-hour workshop suits adults and children over seven, with coffee or tea available afterward. Small groups are limited to five people.
“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!”
Start on one bank of the Danube and work outwards.
