Experiences that unite class and tasting help discover recipe tricks and ingredients

For those interested in gastronomy, it can be difficult to be content just to eat – want to venture into the kitchen, learn how to make favorite dishes, discover ingredients, tricks and secrets.

With an eye on this Foodie audience, establishments invest in gastronomic experiences that mix classes and tastings. In them, the students observe the chefs in action, participate in the preparations and prove the dishes – all without the pressure of a professional kitchen and without having to wash the dishes at the end.

Gastronomy schools have opened space on their one -day class schedules, where only one type of dish is taught, such as Neapolitan pizza or ramen. The idea is to offer spaces for amateur cooks to have fun and go out with a good sense of how to make certain recipes.

“Most people are looking for us in search of a complete experience: something different from routine, where they can learn something new, have fun, eat well and share good times,” says Erick Passarelli, founder of the recipe school.

Socialization is an important ingredient in this type of event. The mood of classes is relaxed and does not require great culinary skills. “We have seen classes with first meetings, groups of friends and classes making friends at the time. It is also a networking point,” says Guilherme Guerra, chef and owner of the Cantinho Gastronomy school.

Restaurants and emporiums are also opening their doors so that customers have a taste of working in a professional kitchen. “People see the oven where I move the baguette, the size of the masqueiro to beat the dough of bread. It’s a rich experience for gastronomy fans that don’t work in the area,” says Marta Garcia, owner of the Martoca bakery, who teaches how to make cheese bread and cookies on site.

Culinary has been worshiped in recent years through reality shows, TV series and social networks.

The idea of ​​these experiences is that amateur cooks make a quick and enjoyable dive in this universe, without the need for professionalization. Here are six establishments that offer culinary classes with tasting.

Cantinho Gastronomy

The school was created to offer different classes from those of the traditional gastronomic institutes, according to its founder. Among them, stand out the workshops about Poke and Brunch, where students learn to make typical delicacies of this meal, such as American pancakes and Benedictine eggs. Classes are offered from Monday to Friday, at 19h, and on Saturdays at 11am. The values ​​range from $ 280 to $ 450.
R. Fiandeiras, 189, Itaim Bibi, West Region, @song.Gastronomia, songogostronomia.com.br/aulos

Revenue

More than 50 workshops are offered per month at school, according to public demand and market trends. There are quick courses on varied themes, from Korean food to gourmet popcorn. Classes last two to three and a half hours, cost $ 399 each and include digital handout with description of all the content taught and drink at ease – beer, beer, water, soda, tea and coffee.
R. Abegoaria, 538, Garden of Bandeiras, West Region, @receitaria, Revenue.com

Academia Gastronomic

Founded by Italian chef Giuseppe Gerundino, the school has recipe classes such as ceviche, Temaki, Lasanha and Paella, with values ​​between $ 400 and $ 530. The workshops take place from Tuesday to Friday, from 19h to 22h, and on Saturdays, from 10:30 to 13:30. There are courses specially created to stimulate interaction between family members, such as fresh pasta class for parents and children.
R. Inhambu, 1126, Moema, Southern Region, @agastronomica, agastronomica.com.br

Hammer

Two or three times a month, on Mondays, from 18h to 20h30, the baker Marta Garcia receives students to show her way of making cheese bread and chocolate cookie with Brazil nuts. The experience is available for purchase through the Airbnb Season rental platform, and therefore attracts mostly tourists. Nevertheless, Paulistanos are also welcome, of course. The investment is $ 274 and includes recipes, list of suppliers of the ingredients and tips of the teacher from their restaurants and emporiums in the city. Students still take home the surplus of class production. The next dates of the event are May 5, 19 and 26.
R. Canon Eugênio Leite, 953, Pinheiros, West region. @martoca, linktr.ee/martocapadaria

The cheese

The store specializing in cheese offers, once a month, fresh pasta workshop. Students learn to choose the eggs and ideal flours, to prepare tomato sauce and to produce different types of pasta, such as Pappardelle, Farfalle and Ravióli. Each workshop costs $ 450 and includes tasting Brazilian cheese. The next class will take place on May 28.
R. Isabel de Castela, 473, Vila Madalena, West region, @aqueijaria, registration by WhatsApp (11) 99518-8219