Hungarian Cooking Schools

Cooking schools are beginning to take off in Hungary.

Hungarian cuisine has been a part of American culture for a long time. From stuffed cabbage rolls to goulash, it has become a staple in many households. The growth and popularity of the food industry has spurred an increase of cooking schools in Budapest. With a variety of options, some of the classes are very informal while others are actual degree programs. The running theme in Hungarian cooking, however, is to keep the ingredients fresh by shopping local.

Chefparade Cooking School

Chefparade Cooking School in Budapest offers an array of cooking classes with a hands-on and interactive approach. Some courses are even taught in English. For a short-term class, 100 Euro gets 2 people attendance to a course with a specialized Hungarian menu. Classic dishes include cherry soup, home-made dumplings and chicken paprika. The class lasts for around 3 hours and there are no enrollment requirements.

Leisure to Taste

This specialty travel company offers both a Hungarian cooking class experience and a wine tasting tour in Budapest. Students on the cooking class break are treated to an authentic experience. Focusing on a traditional three-course Hungarian meal, students begin the day purchasing their ingredients at the local farmer's market. Once the meal is prepared, all of the students sit together at a table and taste their creations. The experience is both educational and social.

MakiFood

Maki Stevenson, a Natural Gourmet Institute graduate moved from New York to open MakiFood in Budapest in 2006. Originally born in Budapest, she wanted to return home to share what she had learned about cuisine. She encourages her students to use local ingredients and to cook more frequently at home. MakiFood also has vegetarian and vegan course choices. Maki Stevenson believes in starting good habits early. Therefore, she also offers cooking classes for children.

Local Options

It is not necessary to travel across the globe to learn about Hungarian cooking. From New York to Texas, cooking schools like the Le Cordon Bleu and the Culinary Institute of America are teaching their students about cuisine from all over the globe, including Hungarian cooking. So, if going to Budapest is not a current option for you, start studying the recipes closer to home.

References

• Cooking School Guide: Chefparade
• Budapest Resources: Cooking Classes
• Natural Gourmet Institute: MakiFood
• Leisure To Taste: Wine, Culinary Tours
• Culinary Institute of America: Classes
• Le Cordon Bleu: Information

Resources

• ChefParade Cooking School: Contact
• Leisure To Taste: Contact
• MakiFood: Contact