Meet Chef Saul Gerson
Private Argentine cooking instructor in Buenos Aires
Saul Gerson is the chef and host behind Argentine Cooking Lessons, a private Argentine cooking experience in Buenos Aires where travelers cook, share local wines and enjoy a homemade dinner in a real local home.
Born in the Argentine Pampas, Saul grew up surrounded by open fields, homemade food, family traditions and the generous hospitality of the countryside. Those early memories shaped the way he teaches today: simple food, real conversation and a warm table where guests feel welcome.
Before becoming a chef, Saul trained as an economist and spent many years working in different fields, from public service to rural life in the Argentine countryside. For more than 15 years, he managed a large ranch, where he became deeply familiar with gaucho traditions, Argentine beef, homemade cooking and the culture of long meals shared around the table.
A Turning Point
In 1991, Saul left his career as an economist and began a new path that brought him closer to nature, food, teaching and hospitality. That change shaped the way he hosts today: with simplicity, warmth and an interest in the people who share his table.
From El Arte de Amasar to Argentine Cooking Lessons
In 2010, Saul founded El Arte de Amasar, his long-running culinary project. He later created Argentine Cooking Lessons to welcome international travelers into his Buenos Aires home for private, hands-on cooking classes, conversation and a shared meal.
He hosts personally in English or Spanish. Today, guests can choose Cooking Class + Dinner, Cooking Class + Tango or Cooking Class + Wine Tasting.
Why Travelers Cook with Chef Saul
Saul hosts each cooking experience personally in his home kitchen in Coghlan, Buenos Aires. You prepare Argentine food with guidance, ask questions as you cook and sit down to enjoy the meal with your party and host.
The booking is private, and no previous cooking experience is needed. Discuss your preferences and dietary requirements in advance so Saul can confirm a menu and arrangements for your group.
For travelers’ own accounts of the experience, read Argentine Cooking Lessons reviews on Tripadvisor. Look for the details that matter to your trip, such as participation, hosting and the shared meal.
A Personal Way to Discover Argentine Food
For Chef Saul Gerson, a cooking class is not only about following a recipe. It is about understanding the food, the stories behind each dish, and the way Argentines share a meal.
His private classes are designed for travelers who want a real local experience: cooking with their hands, asking questions, tasting good wine, and sitting down at the table as guests, not spectators.
That personal approach is what makes Argentine Cooking Lessons different from a standard cooking class or restaurant dinner in Buenos Aires.
Experience Argentine Cooking with Chef Saul
Choose the private experience that fits your interests:
- Cooking Class + Dinner — hands-on cooking and a three-course meal with Argentine wines; approximately 3–3.5 hours.
- Cooking Class + Tango — a private tango lesson first, followed by cooking and dinner; approximately 4.5 hours.
- Cooking Class + Wine Tasting — cooking, a guided tasting of four premium Argentine wines and dinner; approximately 4.5 hours.
Check the calendar for available dates, then contact us with your preferred experience, group size and dietary requirements. If you are undecided, we can help you choose. We’ll confirm the price and booking details for your party.
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Argentine Cooking Lessons is brought to you by El Arte de Amasar, Chef Saul’s long-running culinary project.