Hungary · WORKSHOPS
20 reviewed
The tight list: 15 craft workshops worth booking in Budapest, with what each costs, how long you are out for, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Make Budapest chimney cakes hands-on. Prepare, bake, top, and take home 3 kürtskalács with recipe, certificate, and English help.
“Learning to bake the Chimney Cake was interesting and fun. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who enjoys this Hungarian snack and wants to learn more!”
Budapest Central Market tour plus a hands-on cooking class with Hungarian family recipes, wine pairings, and a sit-down meal.
“Had the BEST time learning how to cook a traditional Hungarian meal with a small group! Mesi was lovely and was very considerate with making sure we understood what we were doing and getting everyone involved! We loved our cooking class/group!”
Make and bake three Kürtőskalács chimney cakes in downtown Budapest, roll in cinnamon, coconut, or sugar, and take them home with recipe and certificate.
“Wonderful time spent making traditional Chimney Cakes in a lovely shop. Very clean, well prepared and clear friendly directions. A really great experience!”
Sommelier-led Hungarian wine tasting in Budapest: 8 wines, local food pairings, and a fast guide to regions and Tokaj aszú.
“An incredible tasting session with such a great variety of wines from various wine regions of Hungary (along with different varieties of Hungarian cheese).”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, then cook a family-style Hungarian main with wine and tastings in a local apartment, 4 hours.
“George and Marcel were amazing! It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed learning about Hungarian culture, history, and food! Paprika is such a magical flavor and experiencing the smoky, sweet, and spicy varieties was a very interesting and great learning experience. It was a lot of fun while making a lovely meal with truly amazing people! Thank you thank you!! I highly recommend it for solo travelers and foodies as an intro into Hungarian cuisine and the central market!”
Budapest strudel class in a cozy home kitchen, learn to stretch dough, fill two ways, and taste sweet and savory rolls with wine.
“What a wonderful experience! We had a great time with Marti. The kitchen was very clean and we had so much fun learning about the Hungarian dishes and drinks. I would recommend for any age!”
Market Hall shopping plus a small-group Hungarian cooking class in Budapest, with wine and pálinka, and a 4-course lunch you can recreate.
“Best 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!”
Hands-on Hungarian cooking in Budapest with Chef Marti. Free pickup, small group, wine and recipes to take home.
“Superleuke ervaring met een zeer vriendelijke en enthousiaste dame. Het adres van de locatie was goed te vinden, maar het was efkens spannend om het gebouw binnen te geraken, want er zijn meerdere appartementen en wij hadden niet goed opgelet op welk nummer wij moesten zijn. Wij werden supervriendelijk ontvangen en door een andere afzegging, bleek dat mijn echtgenoot en ik slechts met ons twee dus eigenlijk een privéles kregen. De uitleg over de chicken paprikash was zeer duidelijk en stapsgewijs konden wij zelf alles klaar snijden en bereiden. Ook de bereiding van de bijhorende Späzle (soort deegwaren) was voor ons een ontdekking. Tussendoor was er ook nog een hapje…”
Small-group Kürtőskalács workshop in Budapest’s City Park. Make and bake 3 mini chimney cakes, then eat them with tea or coffee.
“Great young instructor with good English skills taught us how to make chimney cakes. We never were offered the coffee or tea ad retired, but the class itself was very hands on and we enjoyed our finished products.”
Shop Central Market with Chef Marti, then cook a classic Hungarian 3-course meal in a small group, ending with wine and dinner.
“Marti is an excellent tour guide and instructor. We had a thorough of the market and then she showed us how to make a delicious dinner. High recommend.”
Budapest stretched strudel class in a private apartment, make two strudels with different fillings, learn the technique and family recipes.
“Marti was really nice, told us a lot about Hungarian Dishes, great location, great food, great Strudels!”
A private 5-hour Budapest highlights tour with hotel pickup, guided stops, and optional Parliament interior entry, built for first-time orientation.
“Knowledgeable guide, pleasant, good tour. Flexible with itinerary, was able to change plans when we asked her to. Small but comfortable car”
Cook Hungarian classics with Nelli on Zoom from her Budapest kitchen. Learn paprikash, cucumber salad, Nokedli, and culture tips.
“We did an online cooking class with Nelli making chicken paprikash, cucumber salad, and Nokedli (egg noodle dumplings). Nelli was a great teacher and wonderful host for our 2 hour cooking adventure. As we cooked Nelli shared information about Hungarian culture, wine, and food. We had a wonderful time!”
4-hour Hungarian premium cooking class in central Budapest. Cook a 3-course meal, sip palinka and wine, learn with an English host.
“So much fun! We learned a lot about the history of Budapest’s food culture and about the ingredients we were using. The chef was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and the food we made was delicious!!”
Make Hungarian kürtőskalács in Budapest City Park, led by an English guide. Roll, bake, choose toppings, then tea or coffee.
“Really good Workshop, for kids as well as for adults! You will make three chimney cakes in total and you can also decide on the toppings. The workshop facilitation was great. Can definitely recommend!”
