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Host: Josefina

Buenos Aires, Argentina

USD
$100-$124 per person

Modern Argentinian Gourmet Cuisine

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Josefina

Josefina, a UX Writer and former special advisor of foreign affairs, has been cooking since the age of 12. Josefina’s interest in food was first sparked by her father, the cook of their family who had an early interest in gourmet food and cooking. While other children were picked up and served spaghetti for lunch, her father would pick her up from school and serve perfectly prepared chicken with an orange reduction sauce. “He trained my tastes”, she says. While studying global studies abroad, Josefina had the opportunity to cook for an international crew of friends, and also was welcomed into their homes and kitchens around the world. “I have been received in homes from around the world, and want to return that experience to other travelers.” Josefina’s boyfriend Ignacio, an advertising professional who was born and raised in Buenos Aires, similarly loves hosting others. Together they invite travelers to share a gourmet, modern meal in their Buenos Aires home.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-6 guests) Meet your hosts Josefina and Nacho at their late 19th century apartment located in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, with super high ceilings and huge windows overlooking old buildings. Start your experience at their welcoming apartment with a welcome drink of wine or a cocktail and a small appetizer such as a Josefina’s homemade pickled eggplant dip. Nacho will be your host in the living room as Josefina puts the finishing touches on your meal, as you share stories of your travels and Josefina and Ignacio’s growing up in Buenos Aires. Then sit down together at their communal dining table to enjoy a modern, 4-course gourmet meal, which will feature a starter such as beetroot carpaccio with blue cheese and a balsamic reduction, followed by a first course such as panko-fried shrimp on a couscous tower, topped with an herb sauce. For your main course, enjoy fresh Argentinian beef tenderloin, served with a mandarin and ginger sauce alongside creamy potatoes. End your meal with a sweet dessert of dark chocolate mousse with caramelized fruits, and a selection of coffee or tea. Bread and filtered water will also be available.

Cooking experience: (2-2 guests) Join your hosts Josefina and Nacho in their central Buenos Aires apartment for a modern, gourmet cooking class. After a welcome drink and appetizer, Josefina will lead your class in their kitchen where you will learn to prepare three seasonal, gourmet Argentinian dishes from scratch.

Notes: Please note that alcohol is included in the cost of your experience. Also please note that Josefina and Ignacio work during the week, so lunch experiences are only available on weekends.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Portuguese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Menu 1: Beetroot carpaccio with blue cheese and reduction of balsamic vinegar, Panko-fried shrimp and couscous with nuts, topped with a herb sauce, Argentinian beef tenderloin with mandarin and ginger sauce, creamy potatoes and cheese, Dark chocolate mousse with caramelized fruits with meringue
  • Menu 2: 5 course tapeo experience using seasonal, local produce

Traveler reviews

5.0 (3)
Incredible way to experience Buenos Aires by meeting a wonderful couple living here, expect a cozy atmosphere of dining with your friends while eating an incredible dinner all made from local ingredients 12/10!
- Artem_S November 30, 2023
When we travel, we love to take a cooking classes, giving us the opportunity to cook (and eat!) local cuisine, as well as make new friends around the world. Josefina and Ignacio were very gracious and accommodating. For example, my wife is vegetarian and I eat meat. Josefina planned the menu to include foods we could both eat and enjoy. We started with an amazing pickled eggplant that we could not get enough of (and made enough to bring 2 jars home with us!). We then moved on to making meat, corn, and vegetable empanadas from scratch. And while the empanadas were cooking, we prepared a caramel flan for dessert. Then we sat down for a great meal, wonderful conversation and wine. It was a magical way to start our visit to Buenos Aires. And, with recipes in hand for all the dishes we made, we can hardly wait to have our own "empanada night" at home!
- Murray February 22, 2023
This was a fantastic way to experience Argentinian cuisine. Our host Josephina and her partner were most friendly and outgoing. She walked us through the creation of a multi course Argentinian menu while he ensured we always had full wine and drink glasses. The meal was fantastic and the company and conversation even better. We learned so much about Buenos Aires from a local perspective. We left feeling like we had spent the evening with friends. We would highly recommend this experience, especially with the hosts we had.
- Alan L February 12, 2023
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Josefina

$100-$124 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $116 $100
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $124 Not offered
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $116 $100
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $124 Not offered
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 8:30pm-11:30pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 7:00pm-11:00pm

Meet Josefina

Josefina, a UX Writer and former special advisor of foreign affairs, has been cooking since the age of 12. Josefina’s interest in food was first sparked by her father, the cook of their family who had an early interest in gourmet food and cooking. While other children were picked up and served spaghetti for lunch, her father would pick her up from school and serve perfectly prepared chicken with an orange reduction sauce. “He trained my tastes”, she says. While studying global studies abroad, Josefina had the opportunity to cook for an international crew of friends, and also was welcomed into their homes and kitchens around the world. “I have been received in homes from around the world, and want to return that experience to other travelers.” Josefina’s boyfriend Ignacio, an advertising professional who was born and raised in Buenos Aires, similarly loves hosting others. Together they invite travelers to share a gourmet, modern meal in their Buenos Aires home.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-6 guests) Meet your hosts Josefina and Nacho at their late 19th century apartment located in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, with super high ceilings and huge windows overlooking old buildings. Start your experience at their welcoming apartment with a welcome drink of wine or a cocktail and a small appetizer such as a Josefina’s homemade pickled eggplant dip. Nacho will be your host in the living room as Josefina puts the finishing touches on your meal, as you share stories of your travels and Josefina and Ignacio’s growing up in Buenos Aires. Then sit down together at their communal dining table to enjoy a modern, 4-course gourmet meal, which will feature a starter such as beetroot carpaccio with blue cheese and a balsamic reduction, followed by a first course such as panko-fried shrimp on a couscous tower, topped with an herb sauce. For your main course, enjoy fresh Argentinian beef tenderloin, served with a mandarin and ginger sauce alongside creamy potatoes. End your meal with a sweet dessert of dark chocolate mousse with caramelized fruits, and a selection of coffee or tea. Bread and filtered water will also be available.

Cooking experience: (2-2 guests) Join your hosts Josefina and Nacho in their central Buenos Aires apartment for a modern, gourmet cooking class. After a welcome drink and appetizer, Josefina will lead your class in their kitchen where you will learn to prepare three seasonal, gourmet Argentinian dishes from scratch.

Notes: Please note that alcohol is included in the cost of your experience. Also please note that Josefina and Ignacio work during the week, so lunch experiences are only available on weekends.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Portuguese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Menu 1: Beetroot carpaccio with blue cheese and reduction of balsamic vinegar, Panko-fried shrimp and couscous with nuts, topped with a herb sauce, Argentinian beef tenderloin with mandarin and ginger sauce, creamy potatoes and cheese, Dark chocolate mousse with caramelized fruits with meringue
  • Menu 2: 5 course tapeo experience using seasonal, local produce

Traveler reviews

5.0 (3)
Incredible way to experience Buenos Aires by meeting a wonderful couple living here, expect a cozy atmosphere of dining with your friends while eating an incredible dinner all made from local ingredients 12/10!
- Artem_S November 30, 2023
When we travel, we love to take a cooking classes, giving us the opportunity to cook (and eat!) local cuisine, as well as make new friends around the world. Josefina and Ignacio were very gracious and accommodating. For example, my wife is vegetarian and I eat meat. Josefina planned the menu to include foods we could both eat and enjoy. We started with an amazing pickled eggplant that we could not get enough of (and made enough to bring 2 jars home with us!). We then moved on to making meat, corn, and vegetable empanadas from scratch. And while the empanadas were cooking, we prepared a caramel flan for dessert. Then we sat down for a great meal, wonderful conversation and wine. It was a magical way to start our visit to Buenos Aires. And, with recipes in hand for all the dishes we made, we can hardly wait to have our own "empanada night" at home!
- Murray February 22, 2023
This was a fantastic way to experience Argentinian cuisine. Our host Josephina and her partner were most friendly and outgoing. She walked us through the creation of a multi course Argentinian menu while he ensured we always had full wine and drink glasses. The meal was fantastic and the company and conversation even better. We learned so much about Buenos Aires from a local perspective. We left feeling like we had spent the evening with friends. We would highly recommend this experience, especially with the hosts we had.
- Alan L February 12, 2023
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $116 $100
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $124 Not offered
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $116 $100
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $124 Not offered
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 8:30pm-11:30pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 7:00pm-11:00pm
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