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Brazilian Steakhouse

Live from: 

Brazil

Difficulty: 

Beginner to Advanced

Class Duration: 

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Language: 

Portuguese, English

BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

Brazil

Beginner to Advanced

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Brazilian

Brazil

Master the flavors of a Brazilian churrascaria in this steakhouse inspired cooking class with a chef, live from Brazil

Long before the concept of rodízio-style dining was introduced in the 1970's, were churrascarias. Rodizio dining, a modern approach to the Brazilian Steakhouse with waiters bringing endless spits of meat to your table, is what we often think of when we think of Brazilian steak, but the history of meat and Brazil goes much further than that. Churrasco, which translates to "barbecue" in Portuguese, is a foundational part of Brazilian culture. Bringing together friends and family, Brazilians use this time to celebrate, enjoy life, and yes, eat local meats. 


In this private virtual cooking class, we'll bring you to the family home, where you'll experience a traditional Brazilian meal enjoyed during a Churrasco. You'll start with Pão de Queijo, the famous Brazilian cheese bread found at nearly every local gathering. Naturally gluten free, this bread is just slightly crunchy, but more chewy and soft and just the slightest bit tart. A word of warning, you'll likely finish all of them before sitting down to enjoy your meal (so we hear from clients).  Next, you'll move onto your gorgeous plate. Piled high with filet mignon served with sauteed onions, traditional rice and beans - and farofa. If you've never had farofa, get ready to enjoy meat in a whole new way. Served as an accompaniment to your meat, it's a nutritious toasted breadcrumby (but not at all) dip that adds a special crunch to your meal. 


Book your private cooking class with Chef Renato, who will join you live from Brazil, and cook together in a private one-to-one virtual cooking class. Share stories, share laughs, and have some fun in your kitchen. 

20 minute Kitchen Prep Session with a Personal Kitchen Assistant who will get you ready! Includes teaching about ingredients and answering any questions you have as you get ready for your private cooking experience

2-1/2 hour Private Cooking Class via Skype with a highly accomplished global chef who lives where the recipe originated. Perfect for stay home date nights!

Personalized step-by-step coaching, tips, culinary tricks, sharing of stories, and more

A fantastic multi-course meal, 100% authentic and enjoyed as if you travelled to your chef's country!

Music Playlists featuring artists from the chef's country to get ready for your experience

Cocktail Recipes and Suggested Pairings

Recipe Booklet to recreate your dishes again and again!

What You Get

**Classes make a hearty meal for up to four people to enjoy.  If you have a larger group eating, please know, additional fees may apply.  Please message us in advance of booking to ensure you have an amazing experience.

Meet The Chef

Chef Renato

Chef Renato

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Owner of Dona Xica, traditional Brazilian restaurant in village outside Rio de Janerio, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

Chef Renato was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, as well as an MBA and a Master’s in Biophysics, all from UFRJ. From 2001, he spent 12 years traveling across Brazil while working for the government, where he developed a deep love for regional Brazilian cuisines and the art of cooking.


Driven by his passion, Chef Renato pursued culinary training at the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, where he graduated from the Culinary Arts program. He then gained experience working in restaurants in Rio de Janeiro and sought culinary inspiration both across Brazil and abroad, including a stint as a private chef in Spain. His travels, particularly his time in Spain, deepened his appreciation for tapas, which he brought back to Brazil.


Upon returning to Brazil, Chef Renato opened his own restaurants and culinary experiences. He now resides in Tiradentes, MG, one of Brazil’s most influential culinary centers, where he owns and operates Dona Xica, a restaurant serving traditional local Brazilian food. He also offers in-person cooking classes, sharing his approach: “Quality ingredients and simple techniques never go wrong.”


Chef Renato is passionate about meeting people, making new friends, and sharing tips and tricks of the trade. Let’s cook together!

Cooking Class Menu

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PRIVATE CLASS

*The base price of most classes is $369 which allows 2 participants in the same kitchen. Each additional person in your kitchen thereafter is an additional $50 USD. So, a class of 4 is actually only $117.25 USD per person! Please know, a $50 USD surcharge will apply if you’d like to add a second kitchen. Looking for group classes? Explore here.

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From $149/pp USD*

My girlfriend and I have never done a cooking class before, so we decided to try it for our anniversary this year and it was fantastic. The food was amazing & Chef Renato was super helpful throughout. He gave us some useful tips, would tell us exactly what to look for, and taught us a lot about the food and where the inspiration came from. Awesome experience and 10/10 would do again.

Nick Remy

Great fun. Renato was a great teacher and we learnt a lot about Brazilian food and culture. It really was as if he were in our kitchen. This was a brilliant birthday present from our son. Would heartily recommend!

Michelle Hillary

Client Reviews

We’ve had a lot of press coverage and we’re super happy to help people transport their kitchen for the day.

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