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Host: Juan and Marina

Buenos Aires, Argentina

USD
$105-$149 per person

Argentinean asado and cooking class in Buenos Aires

Host offerings
  • House
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Juan and Marina

Juan initially took up cooking as a hobby back in his native country of Colombia; he grew up in Bogota and later moved to Buenos Aires to train to become a professional chef. He graduated from IAG (Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía) and then ran his own Argentinean restaurant and catering business along with his wife, Marina. Marina is Argentinean with Russian and Swiss roots and is the perfect partner for Juan, as she enjoys hosting and Juan loves cooking! Juan and Marina specialize in Argentinean, Caribbean and South American cuisine. Juan especially enjoys cooking Argentinean asado, though he has experience cooking of all types of Latin American cuisines, particularly Colombian pastries.

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: (1-9 guests) Juan and Marina live in Martinez, a suburb of Buenos Aires. Their home is in a gated property, situated on a classic residential leafy street dotted with pretty houses. The interior is designed in a cozy cottage style and includes a side patio and yard and outside dining area with Juan's BBQ and cooking spot.

Enter Juan and Marina's home and enjoy a few tastes to start your experience like homemade arepas with guacamole, chorizo sausage wrapped in pastry with relish and chimichurri, and grilled provolone cheese served with rocket. This will be followed by a traditional Argentinian asado, which is an assortment of grilled meats such as blood sausage (morcilla), pork flank and bife de chorizo (beef sirloin), which will served with salad, char-grilled peppers and onions, and guacamole. Your meal will end with a sweet dessert of dulce de leche pancakes.

Cooking experience: (1-9 guests) Juan offers a hands-on Buenos Aires cooking class as well as barbecue (asado) demonstration. First join Juan at the barbecue where you will learn about the different cuts of meat, the various methods of cooking and eating each cut, and then begin slow-cooking your meal. After your barbecue demonstration, join Juan in his kitchen to learn to make the dough for your main entree, as well as some homemade extra-crunchy fugazetta pizzettas. After your demonstration and cooking lesson enjoy your authentic asado meal together in Juan and Marina's home.

Notes: Juan and Marina can offer vegetarian and gluten free meals on request. For groups of seven or more, Juan adds a surcharge to cover the cost of additional staff needed to help prepare and serve, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Languages spoken: English and Spanish

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.
  • Welcome Drink
  • Appetizer: Arepas with Hogao or Patacones with Guacamole
  • Mixed Salad
  • Main: Traditional Argentinean Asado (grilled mixed meats and sauces)
  • Dessert: Dulce de Leche Pancakes or Flan with dulce de leche
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

With Juan and Marina's Argentinean Asado, you can expect an authentic South American experience. Juan has great culinary experience, both in Argentina and Colombia and this really shines through his cooking. They are both foodies with a passion for combining flavors; you will be able to lend a hand in kneading dough for homemade Choripan, observe and learn how to slow cook tender meats on a BBQ as well as cook your own Arepas. You will also try a homemade desert with the delicious Dulche De Leche. Throughout this experience you will gain valuable knowledge of Argentinean cooking and the current Buenos Aires buzzing food scene. Juan and Marina are very friendly and welcoming and enjoy hosting like minded travelers. They are a wealth of knowledge for travel, food and culture. My favorite food experience so far in Argentina!

Elizabeth and Nelson, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (15)
We had a fantastic time with Juan and Marina in Buenos Aries. Our cab ride to their house was perhaps the worst experience in a car I have ever had—no air conditioning, windows locked, no seatbelt (obviously not their fault)! However, upon arrival Marina greeted us so warmly and with such good humor my frustration melted away. She and Juan treated us like good friends or neighbors and were perfect hosts. In addition to the cooking lessons and Asado cuisine, they provided so much information about Argentine culture and the Buenos Aires landscape which we were able to utilize throughout our trip. The management of the itinerary was excellent, as was the front-end/admin experience. I would have no problems turning my clients over to your capable hands. In fact, I would argue that Traveling Spoon should be a part of every itinerary, and I have made a point of adding it to all my recent proposals.
- James, SIGNATURE Travel Advisor January 12, 2026
We were warmly greeted by our hosts, Juan and Marina, upon arrival to their lovely home and we were treated like neighbors or old friends, with refreshments and lively conversation. The experience was laid-back, casual, fun and informative, led by 2 experts. Inside, the first hour was filled with lots of conversation and education about Argentinian food and customs while we participated in home-cooking in the well-equiped kitchen. Following the kitchen portion of the experience, we moved on the the real "asado" portion, with an amazing, professional-grade grill outdoors, followed by a seated family-style meal consisting of a beautiful, simple salad, pork flank, ribeye and some lovely red wine. All of which was followed by a crepe/pancake with chocolate/cocoa filling, which was the perfect ending. The food was plentiful and the hosts were gracious and generous. Throughout our time in Argentina we have been to a few Asado restaurants, including some highly regarded "experiences". Juan's grilling stands up to the best, and is actually better, and Marina's home cooking brings a fullness to the experience that is hard to match. Highly recommended!
- coral December 26, 2025
We recently enjoyed a scrumptious meal and a wonderful evening with Juan and Marina. They reached out before the evening to ensure we were able to find their home. From the moment we arrived at their home they made us feel like special guests and new best friends at the same time. They greeted us with homemade pizza and endless delicious wine. Juan, who is a chef by training, showed us how to prepare empanadas and other appetizers from scratch. We had so much fun getting our hands dirty and kneading the dough. We were taught how to season beef properly and slow cook it on the outside wood and coal barbeque. We sat down to a delicious meal and felt very comfortable in their home. The food was delicious, probably the best beef and pork we have ever eaten and cooked to perfection. It was a highlight of our trip to Argentina and we did not want the evening to end. They made some excellent suggestions for other restaurants and things to do while in town. We very highly recommend this unique experience and we will definitely visit again when we return to Buenos Aires.
- MazMaz January 22, 2025
Our cooking class with Juan and Marina was one of the highlights of our time in Buenos Aires. They reached out ahead of time, to connect and again as we got closer, to be sure we knew how to find their home. They were very accommodating of our time constraints and even made some adjustments for us and had everything laid out and organized. We were welcomed with big hugs and delicious food. We enjoyed making the empanada dough and then filling it with something delicious they had prepared ahead of time. The empanadas were fried but not at all greasy. We loved preparing and tasting the different sauces and learning about how to cook the asado. Seriously, some of the best meat ever. Sure, the food was AMAZING but what made the experience were the people. Juan and Marina are so friendly and interesting and we had such easy conversation with them. We left feeling like we had new friends in Buenos Aires. Thank you!
- Audrey January 11, 2024
We recently enjoyed a scrumptious meal and a wonderful evening with Juan and Marina. They reached out before the evening to ensure we were able to find their home. From the moment we arrived at their home they made us feel like special guests and new best friends at the same time. They greeted us with homemade pizza and endless delicious wine. Juan, who is a chef by training, showed us how to prepare empanadas and other appetizers from scratch. We had so much fun getting our hands dirty and kneading the dough. We were taught how to season beef properly and slow cook it on the outside wood and coal barbeque. We sat down to a delicious meal and felt very comfortable in their home. The food was delicious, probably the best beef and pork we have ever eaten and cooked to perfection. It was a highlight of our trip to Argentina and we did not want the evening to end. They made some excellent suggestions for other restaurants and things to do while in town. We very highly recommend this unique experience and we will definitely visit again when we return to Buenos Aires.
- Michael Z December 30, 2023
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Juan and Marina

$105-$149 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $139 $119 $105
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $149 $139 $129
Alcohol
 $16 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $139 $119 $105
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $149 $139 $129
Alcohol
 $16 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Juan and Marina

Juan initially took up cooking as a hobby back in his native country of Colombia; he grew up in Bogota and later moved to Buenos Aires to train to become a professional chef. He graduated from IAG (Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía) and then ran his own Argentinean restaurant and catering business along with his wife, Marina. Marina is Argentinean with Russian and Swiss roots and is the perfect partner for Juan, as she enjoys hosting and Juan loves cooking! Juan and Marina specialize in Argentinean, Caribbean and South American cuisine. Juan especially enjoys cooking Argentinean asado, though he has experience cooking of all types of Latin American cuisines, particularly Colombian pastries.

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: (1-9 guests) Juan and Marina live in Martinez, a suburb of Buenos Aires. Their home is in a gated property, situated on a classic residential leafy street dotted with pretty houses. The interior is designed in a cozy cottage style and includes a side patio and yard and outside dining area with Juan's BBQ and cooking spot.

Enter Juan and Marina's home and enjoy a few tastes to start your experience like homemade arepas with guacamole, chorizo sausage wrapped in pastry with relish and chimichurri, and grilled provolone cheese served with rocket. This will be followed by a traditional Argentinian asado, which is an assortment of grilled meats such as blood sausage (morcilla), pork flank and bife de chorizo (beef sirloin), which will served with salad, char-grilled peppers and onions, and guacamole. Your meal will end with a sweet dessert of dulce de leche pancakes.

Cooking experience: (1-9 guests) Juan offers a hands-on Buenos Aires cooking class as well as barbecue (asado) demonstration. First join Juan at the barbecue where you will learn about the different cuts of meat, the various methods of cooking and eating each cut, and then begin slow-cooking your meal. After your barbecue demonstration, join Juan in his kitchen to learn to make the dough for your main entree, as well as some homemade extra-crunchy fugazetta pizzettas. After your demonstration and cooking lesson enjoy your authentic asado meal together in Juan and Marina's home.

Notes: Juan and Marina can offer vegetarian and gluten free meals on request. For groups of seven or more, Juan adds a surcharge to cover the cost of additional staff needed to help prepare and serve, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Languages spoken: English and Spanish

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.
  • Welcome Drink
  • Appetizer: Arepas with Hogao or Patacones with Guacamole
  • Mixed Salad
  • Main: Traditional Argentinean Asado (grilled mixed meats and sauces)
  • Dessert: Dulce de Leche Pancakes or Flan with dulce de leche
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

With Juan and Marina's Argentinean Asado, you can expect an authentic South American experience. Juan has great culinary experience, both in Argentina and Colombia and this really shines through his cooking. They are both foodies with a passion for combining flavors; you will be able to lend a hand in kneading dough for homemade Choripan, observe and learn how to slow cook tender meats on a BBQ as well as cook your own Arepas. You will also try a homemade desert with the delicious Dulche De Leche. Throughout this experience you will gain valuable knowledge of Argentinean cooking and the current Buenos Aires buzzing food scene. Juan and Marina are very friendly and welcoming and enjoy hosting like minded travelers. They are a wealth of knowledge for travel, food and culture. My favorite food experience so far in Argentina!

Elizabeth and Nelson, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (15)
We had a fantastic time with Juan and Marina in Buenos Aries. Our cab ride to their house was perhaps the worst experience in a car I have ever had—no air conditioning, windows locked, no seatbelt (obviously not their fault)! However, upon arrival Marina greeted us so warmly and with such good humor my frustration melted away. She and Juan treated us like good friends or neighbors and were perfect hosts. In addition to the cooking lessons and Asado cuisine, they provided so much information about Argentine culture and the Buenos Aires landscape which we were able to utilize throughout our trip. The management of the itinerary was excellent, as was the front-end/admin experience. I would have no problems turning my clients over to your capable hands. In fact, I would argue that Traveling Spoon should be a part of every itinerary, and I have made a point of adding it to all my recent proposals.
- James, SIGNATURE Travel Advisor January 12, 2026
We were warmly greeted by our hosts, Juan and Marina, upon arrival to their lovely home and we were treated like neighbors or old friends, with refreshments and lively conversation. The experience was laid-back, casual, fun and informative, led by 2 experts. Inside, the first hour was filled with lots of conversation and education about Argentinian food and customs while we participated in home-cooking in the well-equiped kitchen. Following the kitchen portion of the experience, we moved on the the real "asado" portion, with an amazing, professional-grade grill outdoors, followed by a seated family-style meal consisting of a beautiful, simple salad, pork flank, ribeye and some lovely red wine. All of which was followed by a crepe/pancake with chocolate/cocoa filling, which was the perfect ending. The food was plentiful and the hosts were gracious and generous. Throughout our time in Argentina we have been to a few Asado restaurants, including some highly regarded "experiences". Juan's grilling stands up to the best, and is actually better, and Marina's home cooking brings a fullness to the experience that is hard to match. Highly recommended!
- coral December 26, 2025
We recently enjoyed a scrumptious meal and a wonderful evening with Juan and Marina. They reached out before the evening to ensure we were able to find their home. From the moment we arrived at their home they made us feel like special guests and new best friends at the same time. They greeted us with homemade pizza and endless delicious wine. Juan, who is a chef by training, showed us how to prepare empanadas and other appetizers from scratch. We had so much fun getting our hands dirty and kneading the dough. We were taught how to season beef properly and slow cook it on the outside wood and coal barbeque. We sat down to a delicious meal and felt very comfortable in their home. The food was delicious, probably the best beef and pork we have ever eaten and cooked to perfection. It was a highlight of our trip to Argentina and we did not want the evening to end. They made some excellent suggestions for other restaurants and things to do while in town. We very highly recommend this unique experience and we will definitely visit again when we return to Buenos Aires.
- MazMaz January 22, 2025
Our cooking class with Juan and Marina was one of the highlights of our time in Buenos Aires. They reached out ahead of time, to connect and again as we got closer, to be sure we knew how to find their home. They were very accommodating of our time constraints and even made some adjustments for us and had everything laid out and organized. We were welcomed with big hugs and delicious food. We enjoyed making the empanada dough and then filling it with something delicious they had prepared ahead of time. The empanadas were fried but not at all greasy. We loved preparing and tasting the different sauces and learning about how to cook the asado. Seriously, some of the best meat ever. Sure, the food was AMAZING but what made the experience were the people. Juan and Marina are so friendly and interesting and we had such easy conversation with them. We left feeling like we had new friends in Buenos Aires. Thank you!
- Audrey January 11, 2024
We recently enjoyed a scrumptious meal and a wonderful evening with Juan and Marina. They reached out before the evening to ensure we were able to find their home. From the moment we arrived at their home they made us feel like special guests and new best friends at the same time. They greeted us with homemade pizza and endless delicious wine. Juan, who is a chef by training, showed us how to prepare empanadas and other appetizers from scratch. We had so much fun getting our hands dirty and kneading the dough. We were taught how to season beef properly and slow cook it on the outside wood and coal barbeque. We sat down to a delicious meal and felt very comfortable in their home. The food was delicious, probably the best beef and pork we have ever eaten and cooked to perfection. It was a highlight of our trip to Argentina and we did not want the evening to end. They made some excellent suggestions for other restaurants and things to do while in town. We very highly recommend this unique experience and we will definitely visit again when we return to Buenos Aires.
- Michael Z December 30, 2023
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $139 $119 $105
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $149 $139 $129
Alcohol
 $16 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $139 $119 $105
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $149 $139 $129
Alcohol
 $16 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm
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