Cooking classMaster Authentic Italian Cooking at Home
Chef Caio Gimenes
Florianópolis
From R$ 429.00/student · min. 2
cooking class · Florianópolis
Cooking Class Personal Chef in Florianópolis
Learn to cook fresh seafood, Açorean-inspired dishes, and Brazilian classics with a professional chef — right in your beach house, vacation rental, or home kitchen on the island.
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Tailored Difficulty Level
Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced home cook, your chef adapts the class to your skill level. Classes are fun and relaxed, never intimidating.
All Ingredients Provided
Your chef arrives with everything needed, sourced from local markets, fish vendors, and Ribeirão da Ilha oyster farms. No grocery run required on your part.
Hands-On Learning
This is not a demonstration — you get your hands dirty. Learn proper knife technique, seafood preparation, sauce building, and plating from a working professional.
Recipe Cards to Take Home
Every participant receives detailed recipes with ingredient lists and step-by-step instructions so you can recreate the dishes back home — your edible souvenir from Floripa.
Full Cleanup After Class
After the meal, your chef handles all the washing up. You walk away with new skills and a full stomach, not a pile of dirty dishes.
Chefs for cooking class in Florianópolis
Chef Caio Gimenes
From R$ 242.00
Cheff Jarbas Meurer
From R$ 330.00
Personal Marcelle Martins
From R$ 385.00
Why Take a Cooking Class in Florianópolis
Cook with the Island's Legendary Ingredients
Florianópolis is the oyster capital of Brazil and home to some of the freshest seafood on the coast. A cooking class here means working with ingredients you cannot find anywhere else — Ribeirão da Ilha oysters, just-caught shrimp, and fish still glistening from the Atlantic.
Learn Açorean Traditions Hands-On
The island's culinary DNA comes from Azorean Portuguese settlers who arrived centuries ago. Your chef teaches you the techniques behind classic dishes like sequência de camarão, caldeirada de frutos do mar, and tainha na brasa — recipes that have been passed down through generations.
A Vacation Activity Everyone Loves
Whether you are traveling with friends, family, or a partner, a cooking class in your Floripa rental is a memorable group experience. You cook together, eat what you made, and take home skills and recipes that last far longer than a suntan.
Cooking Classes on the Magic Island
Florianópolis offers one of Brazil's most unique culinary classrooms. The island's Açorean heritage, abundant seafood, and farm-fresh produce from the nearby hills of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz create a palette of flavors that is hard to find elsewhere. Imagine learning to shuck oysters that were harvested that morning in Ribeirão da Ilha, preparing a traditional caldeirada in a kitchen overlooking Lagoa da Conceição, or mastering the art of moqueca with fish that came off the boat an hour ago. These are not abstract lessons — they are deeply connected to the place.
Cooking classes have become one of the most popular activities for groups visiting Floripa, especially during summer. Families staying in Jurerê, friend groups in Campeche surf houses, and couples in boutique rentals around Santo Antônio de Lisboa are discovering that a private cooking class is the most authentic way to experience the island's food culture. You learn, you cook, you eat — and you leave with skills and memories that no restaurant dinner can match.
How It Works
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You pay when you book, by Pix or card, with a full refund if the chef declines. Then you settle the details in chat.
Learn by cooking together
The chef runs the class in your kitchen, with recipes and techniques you can repeat later.
Frequently asked questions
Private cooking classes in Florianópolis work best for groups of 2-10 people. Smaller groups get more hands-on time, while larger groups enjoy a more social, team-cooking atmosphere. For groups over 10, we can arrange additional chef support.
None at all. Classes are designed for all skill levels — from complete beginners who have never held a chef's knife to experienced home cooks looking to learn new techniques. Your chef adapts the pace and complexity to your group.
The most popular classes in Florianópolis focus on fresh seafood, Açorean-inspired dishes, and Brazilian classics. You can also request Italian, healthy/fit cooking, or a custom theme. Tell your chef what excites you and they will build the class around it.
Yes — that is the most common setup. Your chef comes to your rental in Jurerê, Lagoa da Conceição, Campeche, Ingleses, or anywhere on the island. All you need is a functional kitchen with a stovetop, oven, and basic counter space.
Most classes run 3-4 hours, including preparation, cooking, and eating the meal together. If you want a longer, more immersive experience (such as including a market visit), classes can extend to 5-6 hours.
Learn to Cook Like a Local on the Island
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