Brazilian BBQ Class in Rio (3.5h): 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
Description
Most churrasco tours just feed you. Here, you become part of the party. Guided by two lively hosts, everyone takes a role: flipping picanha, toasting cassava farofa, stirring the vinaigrette, or mixing tropical cocktails. It’s collaborative, fun, and truly Brazilian. You’ll taste premium cuts like cupim — a marbled “Brazilian wagyu” — and learn recipes that locals swear by for every gathering. Drinks flow freely, music keeps the vibe alive, and even if it rains our covered patio guarantees the night goes on. This is more than dinner: it’s your backstage pass to Brazilian hospitality, where strangers turn into friends over smoky grills and clinking glasses. With personalized attention, every guest leaves saying, 'This was the highlight of my trip to Rio.'
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Any allergies or food intolerences?
Reviews(176)
This class was an absolute blast thanks to Chef Andre Vasconcellos and his team. The food was delicious but beyond that it was a very pleasant experience. Chef André explained a lot about the roots of Brazilian cooking, provided great technical advice and made us very comfortable. We learned so much! And had fabulous food. The menu had great diversity, we spent more than 3 hours enjoying the experience and the food. Overall a very special night for us, we left with our stomachs and hearts full! Definitely a highlight of our stay in Brazil! Thank you Andre 🙏
Thank you for such a heartfelt review! We're thrilled Chef André and the team made your evening so memorable. It means a lot to hear that beyond the BBQ itself, you enjoyed learning about the roots of Brazilian cuisine, picking up cooking techniques, and spending an evening filled with great food, conversation, and culture. "Full stomachs and full hearts" is exactly what we hope every guest leaves with. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience! Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
It was great!!!! Chef Alex was super attentive, welcoming and very friendly!!! The food was wonderful and very tasty. Worth every penny for the great experience!!!
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que o Chef Alex tornou a experiência tão especial para vocês. Esperamos receber vocês novamente para mais momentos deliciosos e divertidos! 🔥 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Excellent experience, we had a lot of fun with chef Alex!!!!! And the food is very good toooo
Thank you for your great review! We're so happy you had such a fun time with Chef Alex. Delicious food, good company, and plenty of laughter are exactly what we love to share. Hope to see you again! 🔥 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Great host, thorough instruction, was a great time for me and my friends
Thank you for your review! 🔥🍖 We're so glad you and your friends had such a great time at the Brazilian BBQ class. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the instruction and the welcoming atmosphere. We hope to cook with you again on your next visit to Rio!
We learned how to make caipirinha, cheese bread and vegetable salad. The meat was prepared literally without our involvement or knowledge…so no much learning there. Not what one expects from a BBQ class. But that was not even the main problem. Three things: 1. When we came in, we were told that “hygiene first” and we were sent to wash our hands. That makes sense. BUT the “chef” was smoking cigaretes and didn’t care to wash his hands! In the middle of the class, he went to the bathroom (no problem), I hope he washed his hands…but when he came back, he didn’t join us but instead smoked another cigarette few metres away from us and came back to cook without washing his hands! 2. The chef spits when he speaks so get ready for spit flying everywhere! Gross! 3. The chef was DRUNK! I swear to god…he was drunk, high or both. We couldn’t figure it out! I wanted to terminate the class, but my partner asked me not to. We stayed. But I couldn’t get out of there fast enough after the class ended. It was a waste of money. I would rate the experience as -2, but my partner keeps telling me that it is Brazil and I may be expecting too much. Maybe. But hygiene and being sober during the class…I don’t think I expect too much! This was to be a 3.5h class but we were out in 2hrs 15min!
As requested, we have processed your refund. However, we feel it is important to address your comments, as we believe this review is unusually harsh and strongly contradicts our records of your visit. We were quite surprised to read this, considering you repeatedly thanked our chef in person before leaving. Furthermore, our assistant’s photos and videos clearly show both of you smiling, actively participating, and having a wonderful time throughout the session. We maintain strict professional standards, and the extreme environment you described simply does not align with the positive demeanor you displayed to our team or the visual evidence we have of your visit. We wish you safe travels.
We learned how to make caipirinha, cheese bread and vegetable salad. The meat was prepared literally without our involvement or knowledge…so no much learning there. Not what one expects from a BBQ class. But that was not even the problem. Three things: 1. When we came in, we were told that “hygiene first” and we were sent to wash our hands. That makes sense. BUT the “chef” was smoking cigaretes and didn’t care to wash his hands! In the middle of the class, he went to the bathroom (no problem), I hope he washed his hands…but when he came back, he didn’t join us but instead smoked another cigarette few metres away from us and came back to cook without washing his hands! 2. The chef spits when he speaks so get ready for spit flying everywhere! Gross! 3. The chef was DRUNK! I swear to god…he was drunk, high or both. We couldn’t figure it out! I wanted to terminate the class, but my partner asked me not to. We stayed. But I couldn’t get out of there fast enough after the class ended. It was a waste of money. I would rate the experience as -2, but my partner keeps telling me that it is Brazil and I may be expecting too much. Maybe. But hygiene and being sober during the class…I don’t think I expect too much! This was to be a 3.5h class but we were out in 2hrs 15min!
We have received your feedback and can confirm that your refund has already been issued. We are responding to provide context for future guests, as we find this review to be quite harsh and highly unusual. We successfully delivered the exact curriculum, recipes, and services promised in our class description. It is very difficult to reconcile the awful experience you are describing here with the fact that your party happily ate all the food prepared and took full advantage of the bottomless drinks specifically, with each of you thoroughly enjoying eight caipirinhas during the class. We stand by the quality of our instruction and our strict professional standards, which were fully upheld during your time with us. We wish you the best.
We had an amazing experience at Alex’s BBQ Cooking Class! From start to finish, everything was fun, engaging, and incredibly well organized. We loved that this wasn’t just a demonstration—we had the opportunity to cook everything ourselves, making it a truly hands-on experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and every dish we prepared was packed with flavor. We enjoyed every bite and left with full stomachs, new cooking skills, and wonderful memories. If you’re looking for an authentic, interactive cooking experience, I highly recommend Alex’s BBQ Cooking Class!
Thank you for your wonderful review! 🔥🥩 We're delighted that you enjoyed the fully hands-on format and had the chance to prepare every dish yourself. Chef Alex loves making the experience interactive, fun, and authentic, so we're thrilled that it created such great memories for you. Thanks for recommending the class! Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Chef Alex is amazing he started us off with capirihna's ( which are unlimited). I know consider myself a caipirinha making expert. After that we had garlic bread, bbq chicken mixed vegs,then we had steak rice. Everything was very hands on. The food wqs full of flavor my personal favorite was the steak and pork. Highly recommended we will be back next year.
Thank you for your fantastic review! 🍹🔥 It sounds like you fully embraced the Brazilian BBQ experience! We're so glad you enjoyed learning to make caipirinhas, cooking alongside Chef Alex, and tasting all the delicious dishes. We'll be ready to welcome you back next year for more food, fun, and flavors! Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Such a great night! Alex was fantastic- very informative and made the experience so much fun.
Thank you for your review! 😊 We're delighted that Chef Alex helped make your evening both fun and informative. Great food, great company, and lots of laughs are exactly what we hope every guest experiences. Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Had the best time cooking up a storm with Alex. The Brazilian food was incredible
Thank you for your review! 🌟 We're so happy to hear you had such a fantastic time cooking with Chef Alex. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed both the hands-on experience and the incredible Brazilian dishes. We hope you'll be recreating some of those flavors at home! 🇧🇷🔥 Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
