Cooking Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina (+ Optional Spanish Lessons)

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Every Month

Description: The aim of the program is to teach typical South American & Argentinian dishes with new and modern cooking, presentation and taste combination techniques and has been designed for amateurs and professionals who wish to enlarge their knowledge and interest in our cuisine. Prior knowledge on the subject is not required.

The regular cooking program lasts 1 month. In this program you will cook South American dishes in detail as well as light dishes, red meat, cakes and desserts.

The intensive cooking program lasts 2 weeks. You will learn the basic contents of South American cuisine divided in 6 didactic classes.

In both programs classes are delivered 3 times a week and generally start in the afternoon so that students can then go on tours, visit Buenos Aires, or keep on practicing...

* Some of the dishes that will be taught during the course are the following:
- Barbecue
- Turnovers
- Roast beef a la criolla (garnished with red and green pepper, onion, garlic and oil)
- Milanesa a la napolitana (Breaded meat topped with melted cheese, ham, oregano and egg) Among others.

* Information about the Cooking School of Mente Argentina.
The cookery school of Mente Argentina has been offering courses in Latin-American regional cuisine for more than 30 years. The professors have a vast experience in teaching not traditional but gourmet cuisine. Therefore, you will be taught a new cuisine concept.

The school will provide you with the freshest and best ingredients as well as with all the necessary resources for the classes. At the end of each class you will be able to taste the dishes, together with a good glass of wine.

The classes can be delivered both in Spanish and English and can not be attended by more than 6 students. This is to keep a quiet and fun environment.

* Did you know?
The Argentine cuisine differs from the rest of Latin America cuisine mainly because of its European origins. With Italian and Spanish cuisine as reference, plus the native ethnic group contributions, the Argentine cuisine stands out mainly for its barbecue, roast beef, turnovers, breaded meat and the worldwide famous dulce de leche (sort of caramel).

Highlights: Activities and Tours included in all the programs:
* City Tour
* Tigre and Delta
* Temaiken Zoo
* Tango Lessons
* Mente Argentina Party
* Mente Argentina Barbecue
* Night-Club
* Museum Tour
* La Boca Tour

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visit our website

What does the program include?
* Certificate of Cooking Program granted by Mente Argentina
* Welcome guidance
* Accommodation
* Airport Pick up and Drop off
* Cell Phone
* Access and use of the Cooking school's facilities of Mente Argentina
* See Tours/Activities included in the program (please visit our website to see details)
* Conversation Partner
* Tango lessons
* An entrance pass to a renowned Fitness Center
* Mente Argentina card
* Assistance 24/7

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of Between 6 & 12 students

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Mente Argentina's Mission Statement: Mente Argentina is a company whose main objective is to offer opportunities to visit Argentina in a unique and different way. We believe that Argentina is a wonderful country. Therefore, we try to meet the needs of those who decide to visit the country by giving them the chance to be protagonists of an amazing experience and by offering programs through which they can acquire new knowledge on a particular subject and at the same time have fun. Come to visit Argentina, do what you enjoy doing most and go through this unforgettable experience together with Mente Argentina.

Year Founded: 2002