Authentic Jewish Cooking Class by a Professional chef

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Unique culinary experience in Jewish district.

Do you know Rugelach? Have you prepared Challah?

If you are interested in traditional Central-European Jewish cuisine, come and cook together. Learn about the origin of Jewish dishes and drinks as well as their preparation and have a look at how we live in Budapest. I would like to share a lot of interesting family stories with you.

My story: 'My relationship with Jewish people and culture started more than 15 years ago when I got to know my husband. I met him and became part of a modern Jewish family. The main figure of the family is the grandmother whose love for life, attitude and modern way of thinking is an example for me to follow. It was her who taught me the following dishes and I am really grateful to her for introducing me the secrets of Jewish cuisine.'

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

It includes: - we make together a traditional 3-course Jewish menu (starter, main course and dessert) - traditional Jewish dishes (Not kosher) - homemade flavors - all the ingredients, kitchen pots and equipment - cosy atmosphere (Not a basement room) - my help and guidance (I am a professional chef) - 4-hour cooking experience with interesting information and stories about the history of Central European Jews as well as about the bustling Jewish life in Budapest - the family recipes of the dishes in English, which you can take home - you can taste typical Jewish welcome snack as well - drinks: Palinka (fruit brandy), 2 dl Hungarian wine, homemade soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee - at the end of the cooking we will eat together and enjoy the result of your efforts We make the following menu: Starter: Jewish egg paté with Challah, Main course: Honey chicken with dried plum and apricot + boiled rice Dessert: Rugelach (small crescent)

Sample Menu

starter

Jewish egg paté with Challah

Challah is a Jewish braided bread which is served with soft egg cream.

main

Honey chicken with dried plum and apricot + boiled rice

This unique main course is made for Rosh Hashanah by Jewish families when they eat honey and other sweets because by this the year will be lucky.

dessert

Rugelach

Rugelach is a Hanukkah dessert. Original recipe was more modest than today’s version because today it is made by cream cheese. You must taste it!

What‘s Included

Drinks: 1 Palinka, 2 dl Hungarian wine, homemade soft drinks, mineral water, 1 coffee

3-course menu (starter, main course, dessert) and Jewish snack

all local ingredients, kitchen equipment, kitchen tools, apron, recipes in English, our help and guidance (I am a professional Chef)

Food tasting (local ingredients)

Gratuities

Options

Jewish Cooking Class in Budapest

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome Class!!
Robin K,,Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This cooking class was one of the best we have done so far. We try to do at least one (and a lot of times more) cooking class in every country we visit in Europe. Marti was awesome! This class is full hands on. She doesn’t just show you how to mix, knead, or stir while she does it all. She shows you or tells you how and then you do it. My husband even enjoyed it. The most cooking he does at home is warm things in the microwave. The food we made was delicious. Marti made cooking fun. You can really tell that she loves her job.
Loving morning cooking eating and chatting
pgcawston,,Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My sons and I really enjoyed Marti's Jewish cooking class. Marti is lovely and engaging; she speaks excellent English. My sons and I had great fun cooking and learning more about Hungarian Jewish food
Outstanding cooking class!
ryansherwood17,,Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible experience with Marti! It was a small group and we learned some fantastic dishes. Highly recommend! She is a great teacher and fun to be around!
Jewish cooking with a local
lornamC2196VB,,Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you to Marti for sharing her kitchen at short notice to join the Jewish cooking class. Beautiful food cooked in a small group and shared over a glass of Hungarian wine. Loved sharing food and travel tips in Marti’s relaxed kitchen.
Great class!
U3145ZZmichellem,,Jun 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This cooking class was wonderful! Marti made us feel comfortable and confident while we made delicious food. She taught us helpful tricks, but most importantly-she was a pleasure to spend time with during the class. Being able to speak with her and learn more about Hungarian traditions and life was fabulous. Highly recommend the class and any chance to spend time with Marti.
Perfection of Jewish Cooking
W2228RFjerryb,,Oct 6, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a perfect hands on experience. Marti made the cooking a real joy with terrific guidance throughout the lesson. We even ate what we cooked and it was delicious. On our next trip to Budapest we will take another class with Marti.
Delightful highlight in Budapest
Kate W,,Aug 12, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a delightful evening with Marti! Not only did we learn about cooking and get to eat a delicious meal, Marti herself is a really interesting and intelligent woman who has done a lot of things in her life and she is a great person to spend an evening! It was so interesting to hear her thoughts on the political situation in Hungary, growing up in Hungary, etc. She's super cool, highly recommend!
A wonderful evening
sosagnes3,,Mar 7, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks to the pleasant evening, the delicious meals and the professional training. we warmly recommend this cooking course if you are open for a fantastic and active program in Budapest 😊. Ági and Imi