Premium Hungarian Cooking Class with Chef Marti
Overview
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4 hours
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Do you like cooking and would you like to discover Hungary through gastronomy?
I am a professional chef and would be happy if I share everything with you about Hungarian cuisine.
I love cooking and eating great food. It is fantastic when my kitchen is full of life: somebody is chopping onions, someone else is preparing the meat or is kneading dough and we are talking, laughing and the smell of the food fills the whole place.
While you are in Budapest, come, cook together and enjoy this unique atmosphere in the centre.
This 100‹% hands-on cooking class gives you a memorable experience.
If you do not have enough time to make a full 3-course menu with me, please look for my culinary program, called: "Hungarian Cooking Class with Iconic Dishes" and here, let’s make one of the most famous Hungarian dish and learn about local ingredients, Hungarian cuisine, custom, and everyday life.
Additional Info
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
What To Expect
From the beginning to the end we make together a Hungarian 3-course menu (+ starter). We work together as a team and provide all of ingredients, pots and kitchen equipments. Everybody makes the same menu, so if you book the event the first, you can choose one menu from the following 3 menus. During the cooking you can taste the typical local ingredients and learn about Hungary, local food, customs and history. End of the cooking we eat together and you can enjoy the result of your efforts with a glass of Hungarian wine. We give you the recipes of the dishes, which you can take home. Menu options - please, choose only ONE: Menu A: Cold sour cherry soup, Chicken paprikas with dumplings, Gundel pancake Menu B: Goulash soup (beef meat), Savoury pancake Hortobagy style (chicken), Gerbeaud layered cake Menu C: Creamy potato soup with smoked sausage, Stuffed cabbage (pork meat), Poppy-seed bread dumplings + vanilla custard Minimum 4 participants are required for the class to run.
Sample Menu
starter
Goulash soup (with beef meat)
I don't think I need to introduce this dish because everyone knows it. A soup with beef meat and different root vegetables... Sound good, doesn't it?
main
Savoury meat pancake Hortobagy style (with chicken)
I can recommend this dish because it is tasty, light and trendy. Tradition and new way on one plate.
dessert
Apple Strudel (with filo dough) with vanilla custard.
Traditional apple strudel prepared with thin filo dough and warmly spiced apples, accompanied by vanilla custard.
starter
Hungarian farmer's plate
During the cooking you can taste local ingredients (different types of paprika, sausage, cheese...) and learn about them.
Options
Hungarian cooking class
4-hour-long Hungarian cooking course with 3-course menu
What‘s Included
hands-on cooking experience
home-style cosy kitchen studio (NOT a basement room) in the centre
smaller group - personalised experience
Lots of information about local food, customs and history
3-course menu + starter (you can choose from 5 different menus)
Palinka (traditional fruit brandy), Hungarian wine, soft drinks & coffee
our help & guidance (by a professional chef)
Farmer's plate as s starter - typical local ingredients
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
185 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A truly wonderful and unique Hungarian experience!
Kelly S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My 18 year old son and I took Marti’s cooking class together while visiting Budapest, and we both had an amazing time! We learned a lot about traditional Hungarian cuisine and the origins of many famous dishes like goulash soup, chicken paprikash, and apple strudel, along with how to buy, store and use the different types of Hungarian paprika. We all participated in the preparation of our meal so we could get a feel for the recipes first hand. Marti then shares all the recipes with everyone via email so we can try them at home. She puts a lot of time and effort into the preparation so that everything goes smoothly during the class and meal. I was so impressed with the entire experience- couldn’t be more pleased or impressed with how it went!!
Cooking in Budapest!
jeffreyf511,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Marti and would recommend to everyone. We learned so much about Budapest and cooking the fabulous meals. THANK YOU!
So Much Fun!
Tonya J,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cooking with Marti was one of the highlights of our trip! We laughed, cooked, ate and toasted as we shared the evening!
Experience a local resident teaching authentic dishes !
michellesP6375TS,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marti was warm & welcoming and she had a great sense of humor. Her kitchen is very clean & inviting to cook in. We really enjoyed the hands-on experience making & eating several Hungarian foods. Highly recommend this experience.
Excellent time!
Sally H,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marti is a wonderful chef and instructor and we had a great time learning and cooking Hungarian dishes!
Great class and food!
Stay826713,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time learning about the local cuisine and culture. And the food was fantastic! Can’t wait to try it at home.
Perfect scooping school
Curious819745,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful evening at the cooking school. The group size was small, which made the experience relaxed, interactive, and very personal. The recipes were absolutely delicious and easy to follow. The chef was incredibly helpful, patient, and shared so many useful cooking tips throughout the class. It was both fun and informative — highly recommend for anyone who enjoys cooking or wants to learn new skills
Awesome fun
X7395QAbobr,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was awesome. Great experience and great food. Chef Marti kept all us engaged. We had a great time.
Fantastic fun
Shannon B,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cooking classes when we travel abroad is always a highlight of our trip and this one was no exception. We had a great time and can’t wait to make some of these things at home!
Delightful time in Budapest
Sightseer38927937603,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class was an absolute highlight of our time in Budapest. Not only was the food authentic and delicious, but the experience went far beyond the kitchen. Our instructor Marti was exceptional—she didn’t just teach recipes, she shared the stories behind them, along with insights into Hungary’s history, from the communist era to today’s evolving political landscape. It felt like cooking, culture, and conversation all blended into one unforgettable evening. We left with full hearts, full stomachs, and a much deeper appreciation for Hungarian life. We would take this class again in a heartbeat.
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