Meet
Andrea
Andrea is a passionate home cook and longtime Vienna local who loves sharing Austrian food, culture, and traditions with travelers. Born in Germany and raised in Salzburg, she studied in Vancouver before returning to Europe and has called Vienna home for more than 20 years.
With a background in PR, marketing, languages, and fine arts, Andrea brings her love of food, storytelling, and cultural exchange to every experience she hosts. She is especially passionate about traditional Austrian baking and enjoys teaching travelers how to make strudel from scratch, from preparing and stretching the delicate dough to filling, rolling, and baking it.
Guests can join Andrea for a private strudel workshop in her Vienna home or combine the cooking experience with a visit to the famous Naschmarkt, where she introduces travelers to local ingredients, Austrian specialties, and the market’s vibrant food culture.
With her deep knowledge of Vienna’s history, culture, and hidden gems, Andrea offers travelers a personal and authentic way to experience the city through one of Austria’s most beloved culinary traditions.
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.
Cooking experience:
(2-15 guests)
Your private Austrian strudel workshop begins with a glass of bubbly at Andrea’s Vienna home. Then roll up your sleeves and learn how to make one of Austria’s most beloved desserts from scratch. Andrea will guide you through preparing the dough, stretching it until paper-thin, making the filling, and rolling and baking your strudel together.
This hands-on Vienna cooking class is fun for adults and children alike, making it a great family-friendly activity for travelers visiting Vienna with kids. Because the experience is private, Andrea can adapt the pace of the workshop to your group, and children can get involved in the hands-on preparation.
More than just a strudel-making class, this is an opportunity to spend time with a longtime Vienna local and learn about Austrian food, traditions, and everyday life. Once your strudel is golden and ready, sit down together to enjoy your freshly baked creation accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine.
Ideal for couples, families, and multigenerational groups, this private strudel workshop offers an authentic, hands-on alternative to traditional sightseeing and is a delicious choice for travelers looking for family-friendly things to do in Vienna.
Market visit:
(2-15 guests)
Join Andrea for a private, guided tour of Vienna’s famous Naschmarkt, one of the city’s most iconic food markets. Explore the colorful stalls with a longtime Vienna local as you discover Austrian ingredients and specialties, meet local vendors, and sample a few market delicacies. Along the way, Andrea will share stories about the market, Viennese food culture, and what locals look for when shopping at Naschmarkt.
After your market tour, travel by bus with Andrea to her Vienna home for your private strudel workshop.
Notes:
Andrea lives with her dog, a Tibetan Terrier, Finya.
If your group has seven or more guests, Andrea will host the experience in a spacious cooking studio near the market to ensure everyone is comfortable.
Languages spoken:
German, English, French and Spanish
Sample menu
Traveler reviews
Best cooking experience ever. From the moment we engaged with Andrea to the last bite it
was truly amazing!
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stuart
June 20, 2026
This experience was amazing! Andrea gave us a tour of a local market, welcomed us in to
her home and helped us cook an authentic Viennese dinner! We loved the conversation as
well. Highly recommend!
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janet
May 09, 2026
Andrea was an exceptional host! My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at her place, cooking delicious food, learning new tricks, and sharing stories over wine. Andrea was so warm and welcoming and made us feel right at home. It’s like I’ve known her my whole life. This was easily a highlight of our trip to Vienna. Will absolutely recommend.
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Alicia
December 26, 2025
