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Vegan Rio Cooking Class: Hands-On Moqueca & Caipirinhas

About this experience

Escape the typical tourist circuit and discover Rio through its plant-based culinary traditions inside a real carioca home.

This hands-on class features seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and small-batch techniques that transform Brazil’s comforting dishes into creative vegan plates.

Enjoy an intimate, home-style setting with lively storytelling, local tips, and vegan caipirinhas, perfect for travelers who want an authentic, immersive taste of Rio.

This isn’t just a cooking class, it’s a celebration of Brazilian hospitality, flavor, and everyday ritual. Come hungry and curious. Leave full and smiling.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr 30 min

What is included

  • All the dishes you'll prepare
  • Fruit juices, iced-teas and non-alcoholic pop soda
  • Tasting of 5 artisanal Brazilian liqueurs (passionfruit, banana, coffee, jabuticaba, pequi) One handcrafted caipirinha with tropical fruit options

Itinerary and highlights

Class for Minimum 4 participants.
The best 3 hours of your trip to Rio de Janeiro — now in a 100% vegan, hands-on home cooking class.

Your experience begins at the host’s home, where you’ll be welcomed with a vegan caipirinha and the warm, music-filled hospitality of a true carioca kitchen. Over about 3 and a half hours you’ll cook and taste as you learn techniques and recipes passed down through generations, all adapted to plant-based ingredients. Then we’ll sit down together to enjoy the full meal you helped prepare.

In the host’s home you’ll learn how to make a unique set of vegan recipes inspired by Brazilian tradition: 1 drink, 2 appetizers, 1 starter, 1 main dish, 2 sides, and 2 desserts.

Expect laughter, music, storytelling, and practical tips for recreating these dishes at home. This is an intimate, authentic way to experience Rio — perfect for curious travelers who want local flavor, plant-based innovation, and a cozy, home-style setting.

This is not a touristy demonstration, it’s a hands-on culinary celebration of Brazil’s incredible vegan possibilities. Come hungry and curious. Leave full and smiling.

Book now and stir up something unforgettable.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Our instructor Ana will meet you outside this adress.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Cook in Fiesta

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

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

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