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Host: Natalie

Buenos Aires, Argentina

USD
$142 per person

Contemporary Argentine Cuisine with a MasterChef finalist

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

Meet Natalie

Many locals might know Natalie as a finalist of the international TV competition, MasterChef but Natalie’s story is linked to the culinary world from her childhood. Her four grandparents came from Europe to Argentina and opened a very well-known boutique food store called Luxor in the Belgrano neighborhood, offering delicious European dishes and bakery products. Natalie has fond memories of her grandparents taking her to the store ever since she was five. She would sit on the kitchen table, witnessing and tasting the delicious food made by the chef and his team. Her grandfather had an unusually refined taste when it came to food - he taught her that every meal should be an experience, not just a formality. That’s what Natalie intends to convey as a Traveling Spoon host.

In addition to being a professional chef with a culinary degree from the prestigious school IAG, Natalie is a graphic designer. Graphic design has had an impact on every aspect of her life, and in particular on her culinary development. With every culinary experience, Natalie tries to tell her guests a story by combining exquisite tastes, visually attractive presentation of food, a neat table setting and a stylish ambience.

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: (2-10 guests) Natalie will welcome you into her home in the beautiful Belgrano Chico neighborhood with a traditional papa and chorizo appetizer, a combination of sautéed potatoes with chorizo (Argentine’s most famous pork sausage) and a glass of vermouth. After your initial welcome, Natalie will lead you into her modern kitchen and offer you a corn-based paprika and parmesan appetizer. She will then explain how she makes one of the most traditional dishes in Argentina, the “carbonada” using her secret ingredient. Carbonada is a delicious ossobuco stew, slow-cooked for several hours with traditional ingredients such as sweet potato, squash and corn. Natalie adds a distinctive personal touch to her carbonada by serving it inside home-made bread with a side of her special spicy sauce. Natalie is used to presenting her dishes and cooking techniques with a lot of detail on TV, so make sure you are ready to take copious mental notes while you assist her in the making of this traditional dish.

In the winter, you will enjoy your meal in Natalie’s dining room, and in summer you will get to spend time in her garden and eat on the terrace. She can also offer a traditional Argentine barbecue option instead during spring and summer. Leave with a full stomach and a few of her recipes, including details on how to make one of Argentina’s classic dishes.

Languages spoken: English, 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.
  • Appetizer: sautéed potatoes with chorizo (Argentine’s most famous pork sausage)
  • Starter: corn-based, paprika and parmesan tortilla
  • Main: ossobuco stew with sweet potato, squash and corn
  • Dessert: dulce de leche mousse with a cognac sauce and toasted almonds

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
An exceptional environment with an exceptional couple knowledgeable in Argentina cuisine and culture made this experience my husbands highlight event of our visit which included, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and Buenos Aires. We made new friends and have inviited them to come stay with us if they ever get out our way in Kansas. A truly genuine Agrentina delight.... dont miss out on this event it is well worth your investment to get a full flavor or Argentina.
- jcherosfoundation December 02, 2018
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Natalie

$142 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $142 $142
Alcohol
 $15 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $142 $142
Alcohol
 $15 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-4:00pm 7:00pm-11:00pm

Meet Natalie

Many locals might know Natalie as a finalist of the international TV competition, MasterChef but Natalie’s story is linked to the culinary world from her childhood. Her four grandparents came from Europe to Argentina and opened a very well-known boutique food store called Luxor in the Belgrano neighborhood, offering delicious European dishes and bakery products. Natalie has fond memories of her grandparents taking her to the store ever since she was five. She would sit on the kitchen table, witnessing and tasting the delicious food made by the chef and his team. Her grandfather had an unusually refined taste when it came to food - he taught her that every meal should be an experience, not just a formality. That’s what Natalie intends to convey as a Traveling Spoon host.

In addition to being a professional chef with a culinary degree from the prestigious school IAG, Natalie is a graphic designer. Graphic design has had an impact on every aspect of her life, and in particular on her culinary development. With every culinary experience, Natalie tries to tell her guests a story by combining exquisite tastes, visually attractive presentation of food, a neat table setting and a stylish ambience.

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: (2-10 guests) Natalie will welcome you into her home in the beautiful Belgrano Chico neighborhood with a traditional papa and chorizo appetizer, a combination of sautéed potatoes with chorizo (Argentine’s most famous pork sausage) and a glass of vermouth. After your initial welcome, Natalie will lead you into her modern kitchen and offer you a corn-based paprika and parmesan appetizer. She will then explain how she makes one of the most traditional dishes in Argentina, the “carbonada” using her secret ingredient. Carbonada is a delicious ossobuco stew, slow-cooked for several hours with traditional ingredients such as sweet potato, squash and corn. Natalie adds a distinctive personal touch to her carbonada by serving it inside home-made bread with a side of her special spicy sauce. Natalie is used to presenting her dishes and cooking techniques with a lot of detail on TV, so make sure you are ready to take copious mental notes while you assist her in the making of this traditional dish.

In the winter, you will enjoy your meal in Natalie’s dining room, and in summer you will get to spend time in her garden and eat on the terrace. She can also offer a traditional Argentine barbecue option instead during spring and summer. Leave with a full stomach and a few of her recipes, including details on how to make one of Argentina’s classic dishes.

Languages spoken: English, 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.
  • Appetizer: sautéed potatoes with chorizo (Argentine’s most famous pork sausage)
  • Starter: corn-based, paprika and parmesan tortilla
  • Main: ossobuco stew with sweet potato, squash and corn
  • Dessert: dulce de leche mousse with a cognac sauce and toasted almonds

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
An exceptional environment with an exceptional couple knowledgeable in Argentina cuisine and culture made this experience my husbands highlight event of our visit which included, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia and Buenos Aires. We made new friends and have inviited them to come stay with us if they ever get out our way in Kansas. A truly genuine Agrentina delight.... dont miss out on this event it is well worth your investment to get a full flavor or Argentina.
- jcherosfoundation December 02, 2018
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $142 $142
Alcohol
 $15 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $142 $142
Alcohol
 $15 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-4:00pm 7:00pm-11:00pm
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