Easy Cooking Class Budapest - with Market Walk (local wine & pálinka included)
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Learn about Hungarian culture and cuisine on this 4.5-hour cooking class and market walk. Visit one of Budapest’s historical markets with a guide before attending a class at a boutique cooking school. Prepare a four-course meal, taste an authentic fruit brandy called palinka, and sip local wine. Vegetarian options are available if requested at the time of booking.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
What To Expect
1. Market visit and tasting 2. Let's go to the kitchen 3. Tasting spirit and introduction 4. Cooking together while drinking Hungarian wines 5. Eating the traditional dishes
Sample Menu
starter
Cottage cheese dip (körözött)
starter
Green peas soup with tarragon
main
Chicken paprikás with nokedli or Stuffed cabbage
dessert
Poppy seed bread pudding (mákos guba)
Options
Easy Cooking Class Budapest - with Market Walk (local wine & pálinka included)
What‘s Included
Local guide
Wine tasting
Snacks
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Beverages
Food tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A culturally enriching experience
365gulshank,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My name is Gulshan Kavarana, my colleague Zahra Khumri and I mentor an artist on the autism spectrum his name is Abdulla Lutfi We all live in one of the best cities in the world Dubai. We are in Budapest for the Zayed Run for Charity. Yesterday was our first day in Budapest, we couldn’t have started our trip any other way Ildi our guide and cooking instructor met us at the market place she introduced us to so many new and interesting meats, the different paprikas, the honey infused with truffle the plum jam infused with truffle very unique flavors but delicious. Then we took a taxi and spent the next 3 hours in the Easy Cooking Budapest kitchen. Those 3 hours Abdulla was engrossed in cooking a 3 course meal. A Dip, Chicken paprikas, with home made pasta , a desert with poppy seeds and delicious pancakes with a home made strawberry jam. I am a vegan , who is gluten intolerant, Ildi made sure to cater to all my specific dietary requirements. After 3 hours we eat the most delicious. The food and the ambience were great. Ildi was so patient with Abdulla and not once did she rush him. If you are planning a visit to Budapest do experience a cooking session with Easy Cooking Budapest and request for Ildi.
Fun class / Great food / Lots of Fun
Dean B,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a class today with Ildi. She was great!!! She met us at the Central Market and walked us through and showed us traditional Hungarian foods and products. It was very interesting. She then took us to the kitchen where we would cook and enjoy great conversation. We learned about the upcoming election. She had many things for us to taste. Different sausages, salami, cheeses etc. We loved the tarragon soup we made. We also made an appetizer, chicken paprika and a traditional dessert. We actually had the same dessert on our Viking cruise tonight and the version we made with Ildi was better. Not to mention shots, wine and beer. You won’t leave hungry. Great class. Loads of fun. Ildi is friendly and engaging.
Unfair and unethical business practice
98antali,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very aggressive marketing policy. We consider this an unethical and intrusive business practice, as they keep sending unsolicited marketing emails to our company address. Not recommended.
Awesome authentic experience!
Kimberly P,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best experience!! Highly recommended. Ildy was FABULOUS!! The experience was intimate and personal. The market tour was so informative. The meal was 4 course and so authentic and tasty. So many flavours by and washed down with local wines and other beverages. Can not say enough! Ask for Ildy!
Amazing Hungarian cooking class.
1970Diana,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ildiko our host met us on time, showed us around the Great Market Hall and spent the afternoon teaching us how to make Hungarian cuisine. We had a wonderful afternoon and would highly recommend.
Cook like a local
andreatC6912GJ,Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Thanks Kata really loved our experience so glad we did this Great way to get into the Hungarian market and lifestyle Super way to start our visit
So much fun!!
Kagen c,Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Don’t miss out on this!
17germainej,Oct 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do! It was so much fun and so informative. The market trip was full of information on not only the food, but Budapest history. The cooking class was excellent. And then we got to eat!!! Katka was perfect- she is in the perfect role of chef, teacher and tour guide. Many thanks for a wonderful afternoon.
Fun and delicious
Dana C,Aug 31, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The market was so incredible to visit. The history of the building and the old photos was fascinating. Our time cooking and learning new recipes was so worth it to have a special lunch.
Fantastic
Jamil M,Jul 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00What a special experience. Kata was a fantastic host. Extremely knowledgeable, funny and totally down to earth. She made us feel right at home. The tour of the market was great. More importantly this is where locals buy food. The cooking class was really fun. My wife and I were fortunate to be the only students. We left with a wonderful experience and recipes for a life time. Don’t miss this in Budapest.
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