Learn to Prepare the Famous Chilean Pine Empanada
Overview
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3 hours
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What makes our activity unique is that it is born from a family and shared history, in which tradition and passion for Chilean cuisine were transformed into a cultural experience. My sister and I created it with dedication, organizing events and tastings to promote local products and discover the history of our cuisine. She, a chef and journalist, was instrumental as a creator and culinary soul, bringing all her talent to the kitchen. For us, the empanada, with the wonderful recipe of our grandmother, symbolizes the Chilean identity; preparing it is a way to connect with our traditions. The most important thing is to have fun cooking, sharing, learning the secrets of the recipe and enjoying a bit of Chile in every bite.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with gluten intolerance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We will share with you a cooking class where you will learn the techniques and secrets of the famous Pine Empanadas, a special recipe of our beloved grandmother. We’ll talk about the ingredients that make it up: dough, stuffing or pine (onion, meat, raisins, olives and egg) and the famous Chilean pebre (tomato, onion and coriander). We will cook the ingredients of the patty, and teach you to organize the elements to fill and close them. We will work the dough, cut it and make the classic shapes, then heat the oven to the right temperature and bake them until golden brown. We will also make the delicious pebre that accompanies them, to finally sit at the table to taste the traditional Peña con Pebre Chilean Pine Empanada. Ask me if you have any special needs and we will see how to adapt to you. We love to share with people from different cultures and will be happy to share with you, whoever you are.
Sample Menu
main
Empanadas with pebre
What‘s Included
Bottled water
empanadas and pebre
All necessary utensils for the class
Alcoholic Beverages
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Learn to Prepare the Famous Chilean Pine Empanada
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We loved our empanada...
Andrew H,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our empanada making class with Valentina!! She was amazing and we would highly recommend it
Amazing, authentic chilean cooking experience
Paradise62712895274,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really can't recommend this experience enough. I always do a cooking class when I travel, and this is my favourite one ever. Valentina is a delightful host and wonderful teacher. Learning to make her grandmother's delicious recipe was a privilege, and I am so glad I can now make Chilean empanadas at home in Australia! If you enjoy cooking and want an authentic Chilean experience, you absolutely must do this while in Santiago.
An excellent evening with Valentina making empanadas
Voyage59930327821,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a nice evening being taught how to make traditional empanadas by Valentina in Santiago. We also learned such a lot about the city through chatting as we prepared the food. A wonderful experience that I couldn’t recommend more.
A lovely evening in Santiago
114ruthi,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time cooki g with Valentina in her home. We learnt a lot and she was very fun to be around, thanks for a lovely evening.
Delicious and fun!
Marissa H,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Valentina’s class is so much fun. She welcomed us into her home and showed up step by step how to make traditional Chilean empanadas. She explained it all in detail, gave history and background, and walked us through it all. She also taught us how to make a traditional salsa to eat with our empanadas. Once they were done, we all sat around and ate them together. We made so many, everyone got to take some home. Afterwards, she emailed us a PDF of the recipe. Highly recommend this class!
Enjoyable!
Mark M,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We really enjoyed this class. We loved learning about the history of empanadas and enjoyed making them. The recipe was delicious. The only negative was the length of the class. It’s about 3 hours. We were informed of the length before hand. But it did seem longer than it had to be.
Incredible experience
Stian A,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an incredible evening with Valentina and the other guests learning to make delicious empanadas. Valentina was superfriendly, funny and a patient teacher. Incredible tastefull food and very nice atmosphere the whole evening. Highly recommend
The cooking class was a...
amish p,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The cooking class was a great experience for me and my family. Valantina was very engaging and explained everything thoroughly. Definitely recommend this class.
Excellent
CrisCatarina,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Valentina is an excellent hostess and very competent to teach the empanadas
Excellent!
shaunbR6589AR,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an excellent time learning the tradition and methods of making this delicious meal. The host was fantastic and interactive making the whole experience humours and insightful. 10/10 recommend to anyone interested in learning a small part of Chilean culture.
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