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Cooking Class Personal Chef in São Paulo

Learn to cook like a professional with a personal chef in your own kitchen. From Brazilian classics to Japanese techniques, discover the cuisines that make São Paulo the food capital of South America.

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Why Take a Private Cooking Class in São Paulo

Learn Any Cuisine in the World

São Paulo is home to chefs from every culinary tradition imaginable. Whether you want to master Japanese knife skills from a Liberdade-trained chef, perfect handmade pasta like in Bixiga, or learn authentic Bahian moqueca, the city's diversity means your options are limitless.

Personalized One-on-One Instruction

Unlike group cooking classes, a private session is tailored entirely to your skill level and interests. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine advanced techniques, your chef adapts the lesson to you.

Cook and Eat in Your Own Kitchen

No need to travel across São Paulo's traffic. Your chef comes to your home in Jardins, Vila Madalena, or Moema with all the ingredients and teaches you hands-on, so you can replicate the dishes anytime.

How It Works

1

Download the myChef App

Download myChef for free and browse chefs offering cooking classes in São Paulo. Filter by cuisine specialty, ratings, and availability.

2

Choose Your Chef and Cuisine

Pick a chef whose expertise matches what you want to learn. Tell them your skill level, preferred cuisine, and any dietary restrictions. The chef will design a lesson plan and menu.

3

The Chef Arrives Ready to Teach

On the scheduled day, the chef arrives at your home with fresh ingredients from São Paulo's markets and everything needed for the class. All you need is your kitchen and enthusiasm.

4

Cook, Learn, and Feast

Over 2 to 4 hours, you learn professional techniques while preparing a full meal. At the end, you sit down to enjoy everything you cooked — and take home the recipes and skills forever.

What to Expect from Your Cooking Class

Pre-Class Planning

Your chef discusses your goals, favorite cuisines, and skill level before the class. Together you decide on the dishes to prepare, ensuring the experience matches your expectations.

Market-Fresh Ingredients

The chef brings all ingredients, carefully sourced from São Paulo's best suppliers — the Mercado Municipal for spices and dried goods, local feiras for produce, and specialty shops for imported items.

Hands-On Professional Techniques

You learn real culinary techniques: proper knife skills, heat control, seasoning, sauce-making, and plating. Your chef explains the reasoning behind each step so you truly understand the craft.

Full Meal at the End

Everything you cook during the class becomes your meal. Sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with family or friends, paired with wine or drinks of your choice.

Recipes and Tips to Keep

After the class, you receive the recipes with detailed instructions and pro tips so you can recreate the dishes on your own whenever you want.

Meet Our Chefs in São Paulo

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Chef Rodrigo Alves
From R$ 16

Chef Rodrigo Alves

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Italian +3 more
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Viviane Ervollino
From R$ 250

Viviane Ervollino

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian
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Chef. Meire Reis
From R$ 25

Chef. Meire Reis

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue
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Chef Heloísa Helena
From R$ 37

Chef Heloísa Helena

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Seafood +5 more
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Mari & Bia Chefs
From R$ 220

Mari & Bia Chefs

São Paulo / SP
French
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Katia Moraes
From R$ 80

Katia Moraes

São Paulo / SP
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Chef Victor
From R$ 35

Chef Victor

São Paulo / SP
Italian Home style
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Anny SDJ
From R$ 500

Anny SDJ

São Paulo / SP
Home style
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Chef Patrícia Castro
From R$ 60

Chef Patrícia Castro

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue
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Erika Lima
From R$ 400

Erika Lima

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue
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Camila Santos
From R$ 22

Camila Santos

São Paulo / SP
Italian Home style American
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Angela França
From R$ 22

Angela França

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Barbecue +10 more
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Chef Pedro Thomaz
From R$ 180

Chef Pedro Thomaz

São Paulo / SP
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Chef Felipe
From R$ 120

Chef Felipe

São Paulo / SP
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Chef Samuel
From R$ 21

Chef Samuel

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue Home style Italian +12 more
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Chef Di Silvano
From R$ 55

Chef Di Silvano

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Italian +1 more
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Chef Julia
From R$ 60

Chef Julia

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue Seafood Spanish +1 more
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DeOliveira
From R$ 80

DeOliveira

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood
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Chef Lucas
From R$ 120

Chef Lucas

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +12 more
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Felipe Torres | Chef & Experiências Autorais
From R$ 60

Felipe Torres | Chef & Experiências Autorais

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue
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Personal Chef Gabriela
From R$ 200

Personal Chef Gabriela

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian
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Ananda Magalhães
From R$ 250

Ananda Magalhães

São Paulo / SP
Home style
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Chef Aleixo
From R$ 95

Chef Aleixo

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue Home style Italian +1 more
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Chefe Angela
From R$ 150

Chefe Angela

São Paulo / SP
Seafood Chinese Mediterranean +1 more
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Chef Nah
From R$ 25

Chef Nah

São Paulo / SP
Home style
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Chef Murilo Benedetti
From R$ 250

Chef Murilo Benedetti

São Paulo / SP
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Chef Eli
From R$ 20

Chef Eli

São Paulo / SP
Home style
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Chef Adriana
From R$ 18

Chef Adriana

São Paulo / SP
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Chef Ary Bortolo
From R$ 180

Chef Ary Bortolo

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian French
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Chef Vitória
From R$ 190

Chef Vitória

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian French
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Carol Conti
From R$ 40

Carol Conti

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Italian +8 more
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Chef Guilherme
From R$ 20

Chef Guilherme

São Paulo / SP
French Spanish Mediterranean +6 more
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Chef Tarek Silvestre
From R$ 30

Chef Tarek Silvestre

São Paulo / SP
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Chef Rafa Scopel
From R$ 120

Chef Rafa Scopel

São Paulo / SP
Mexican
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Gil Oliveira
From R$ 75

Gil Oliveira

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue Italian Mediterranean +2 more
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Gustavo Ribeiro
From R$ 50

Gustavo Ribeiro

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Seafood +1 more
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Chef Victor Alves
From R$ 22

Chef Victor Alves

São Paulo / SP
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Delícias Da Piu
From R$ 60

Delícias Da Piu

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +6 more
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Sidney Rodrigues
From R$ 25

Sidney Rodrigues

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue
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Chef Ariadine Rumie
From R$ 65

Chef Ariadine Rumie

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian Mediterranean
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Luan Carvavlho
From R$ 125

Luan Carvavlho

São Paulo / SP
Italian
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Fabiano Abdias
From R$ 34

Fabiano Abdias

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian Mediterranean
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Luíza de Carvalho
From R$ 300

Luíza de Carvalho

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +6 more
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Chef Andrea Moura
From R$ 200

Chef Andrea Moura

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Seafood +2 more
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Barbara Gekl | Personal Chef
From R$ 20

Barbara Gekl | Personal Chef

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian Seafood
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Chef Henrique
From R$ 100

Chef Henrique

São Paulo / SP
Seafood Italian
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Personal Chef Jú Varella
From R$ 250

Personal Chef Jú Varella

São Paulo / SP
Home style
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Revisson Silva
From R$ 30

Revisson Silva

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Barbecue +12 more
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Chef Raphael Gustavus
From R$ 35

Chef Raphael Gustavus

São Paulo / SP
Home style
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Chef Vitoria
From R$ 110

Chef Vitoria

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian
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Chef Lipe Garcia
From R$ 15

Chef Lipe Garcia

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian French +5 more
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Why São Paulo Is the Best City to Learn Cooking

No city in Brazil offers the culinary diversity of São Paulo. With communities from Japan, Italy, Lebanon, Korea, and every region of Brazil, the city is a living cookbook of global flavors. A cooking class here is not just about food — it's about connecting with the cultural tapestry that makes São Paulo unique. You can learn to make temaki in the morning and fresh pasta in the afternoon, all within the same neighborhood.

Private cooking classes have become a favorite activity for couples in Pinheiros, families in Alto de Pinheiros, and groups of friends in Vila Madalena. It's also a popular team-building activity for companies in the Faria Lima and Berrini corridors. The hands-on experience of cooking together, guided by a professional chef, creates memories that last far longer than any restaurant meal.

Local Tip

Local tip: ask your chef to include a visit to a nearby feira livre or the Mercado Municipal as part of the experience. Learning to select ingredients like a local paulistano adds an unforgettable dimension to your cooking class.

Cooking Class Prices in São Paulo

Pricing varies based on the cuisine, number of participants, class duration, and chef experience. Most private cooking classes in São Paulo range from R$200 to R$600 per session.

R$200 - R$600 per session

✓ Custom lesson plan and menu design ✓ All fresh ingredients ✓ Hands-on instruction for 2-4 hours ✓ Full meal at the end of the class ✓ Recipes to take home

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. Private cooking classes on myChef are designed for all skill levels. Your chef adapts the lesson to match your experience, whether you have never cooked before or you are an experienced home cook looking to refine specific techniques.
Most chefs accommodate 1 to 6 participants comfortably in a home kitchen. For larger groups, such as corporate events or celebrations, some chefs can arrange for a bigger venue or bring additional support.
São Paulo's chefs offer classes in virtually any cuisine — Brazilian, Japanese, Italian, French, Peruvian, Thai, Lebanese, plant-based, and more. Browse chef profiles on the app to find the exact specialty you are interested in.
Yes, the chef arrives with all the fresh ingredients needed for the class. Standard kitchen equipment in your home is sufficient. If any specialized tools are required, the chef will bring them or let you know in advance.
Yes, cooking classes are one of the most popular gifts booked through myChef. You can arrange the class for someone else and share the details with them. It makes an excellent birthday, anniversary, or holiday gift.

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