Meet the chef
Saúl Gerson
Born in 1955, in a small town in the Pampas, Saul was raised in rural Argentina, developing a devotion to farming, writing, and cooking. His dad was a jewish german who had escaped the second war and became a rancher, and her mother an avocational writer, great cook, and great host. He left home at age 17 and traveled to Africa, Middle east, and Europe to live with hippies in communities and sleep in strangers’ barns. After earning a living from carpentry, spraying, and growing algae, he returned to Argentina and became an economist. His love for the countryside, however, led him to manage a big ranch for more than 15 years, where he deepened his contact with the gauchos, native food, and their traditions.
In 1991 he dropped a high-profile job as economist to search for meaning and growth. He spent some years in a spiritual seeking both in India and the United States, an experience from which he emerged as an advocate of gaucho values: the love of nature, honesty, hospitality, generosity, openness, and simplicity.
In 2005 he gave up is career as economist and devoted his life to do what he really loves: cooking. And dancing tango as his second great passion…
He studied cooking techniques intensely for a few year and in 2010 created El Arte de Amasar, a small cooking school where, as a full-time activity, he gives classes to locals in international cuisine and to foreigner in traditional and contemporary argentine cuisine.
Classes that became memorable experiences: the preparations of each dish, starting from scratch, is followed by a shared meal paired with good wine, plus juicy talks of cooking techniques, art, politics, family, what it comes. Like among old friends.
In recognition of his love and dedication, the culinary experiences he offers obtained during the last 5 years the “Trip Advisor certificate of excellence” and are also among the 3 best “Courses and Workshops” to be held in Buenos Aires.
In today’s circumstances, he is developing a new exciting challenge: to give interactive online classes to clients from all over the world in order to bring to their own homes the knowledge to prepare an exquisite Argentine menu, plus brushstrokes of his culture and his own so interesting life.
Private Cooking Lessons and Food Tasting
Step into the home of a local for a private cooking lesson during your time in Buenos Aires. This hands-on cooking class dives into some of Argentina’s most classic dishes with a range of menus suitable for all dietary restrictions. After all your hard work, enjoy your 3-course menu as you chat with your host over local wine and delicious food.
from $128.00 per adult
Private Argentine Cooking Class and Tango Lesson in Buenos Aires
Enjoy two quintessential Buenos Aires experiences in one day and benefit from the personal touch of a private tour. First, take to the dancefloor with an expert instructor to learn how to tango, then head to the kitchen to discover the secrets of …more