Budapest · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 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 Bálint in Budapest for four Hungarian gin tastings, clear explanations of each style, garnish pairing tips, snacks, and a hands-on cocktail workshop. The private Friday-to-Sunday evening experience ends where it begins, with a panorama and a lower price than a skybar visit.
“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.”
Start on one bank of the Danube and work outwards.
