Learn to Cook Hungarian

Chefparade Cooking School

A fun way to truly experience Hungary is by taking a cooking class. Hungarian cuisine is rich and famous and you can learn about the main ingredients and master the basics of Hungarian cooking to impress your family and friends back home.

Chefparade Cooking School offers hands-on courses in a modern, cosmopolitan cooking studio set up for up to twelve people. Courses start with a visit to Budapest’s Central Market Hall (optional), guided by the chef. After purchasing the ingredients and learning about the main components, the cooking adventure begins. Classes, start in the morning and run for about four hours. Each class consist of cooking (and eating) a simple three-course meal. It’s a fun way to meet new people and learn about Hungarian culture and traditions. No cooking skills are required. We know it's an awesome class because we tried it ourselves. Chefparade is also a top ranked Budapest activity on Tripadvisor. Oh, and by the way, classes are in English.

Cooking classes

Cooking classes are offered every day when there are enough participants. It's a popular activity so your requested date +/-1 day should be available.

Meet: 9 am - at Fővám tér followed by a shopping tour of Central Market Hall (optional)

Cook: 10 am - cooking classes start with a short overview of the dishes and recipes

Eat: 1 pm - eat what you cooked, hopefully you listened to the instructions carefully

Chefparade's recommendation for a three-course Hungarian menu:

Soup: Sour cherry soup OR Potato soup with sausage

Main: Chicken paprikash OR Mushroom paprikash with 'nokedli'

Dessert: Sponge cake Somló style (with chocolate and vanilla) OR Hungarian crepes OR Sweet cottage cheese dumplings - See additional menu options

Chefparade cooking classes are available in two flavors

Standard package: EUR 129 / 2 persons, EUR 69 / 1 person

(EUR 177 / 3 persons, EUR 236 / 4 persons, EUR 245 / 5 persons and EUR 49 / 1 person for groups of 6-10 people)

The ingredients: cooking ingredients, recipes that you can take with you after the course, chef's help, kitchenware and utensils, use of aprons, refreshments (soft drinks), and of course lunch, the one you cooked

Premium package upgrade: EUR 39 / 1 person

The ingredients: one bottle fine Hungarian wine + one Culinaria Hungary cookbook + one Chefparade apron and taxi from Hotel to the Market Place or Chefparade Cooking School

The optional Central Market Hall visit costs EUR 19 per person. You can even invite a friend to taste your cooking for EUR 19 per person. Chefparade can also accommodate groups. For a quote, please provide group details in the form below.

New: Chocolate making course

Chefparade's new Chocolate Factory takes you to a world of handcrafted bonbons, truffles and other chocolate treats. To master the techniques, chocolate lovers can now sign up for a hands-on chocolate making course.

Chocolate making package: EUR 129 / 2 persons, EUR 69 / 1 person
(EUR 177 / 3 persons, EUR 236 / 4 persons, EUR 245 / 5 persons and EUR 49 / 1 person for groups of 6-10 people)

The ingredients: cooking ingredients, recipes that you can take with you after the course, chef's help, kitchenware and utensils, use of aprons and refreshments (soft drinks). Classes are 3-3.5 hours long.

Source: http://visitbudapest.travel