I booked this activity primarily for my partner and didn't expect to have as much fun as I did. Our host and instructor Simone was full of energy, very friendly and knowledgable and it was great to help make, and sample, some true Brazilian cuisine. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon! More

Simone is fabulous and the food/drink were great too! She will teach you all about Brazilian food and culture - not to be missed if you have any interest in either. We met some great people in the very small class and had a brilliant time. More

We found Simone very warm, funny and extremely knowledgeable about food. We had fantastic fun and also learned how to make some delicious Brazilian food. Do this! You won't regret it! More

If you're looking for something non-touristy to do in Rio and truly get the flavor of the food and the culture of Brazil in an afternoon, this is it. Chef Simone conducts a hands-on cooking class (including cocktails) for small groups in a home kitchen. There were 6 of us, 4 from the U.S. and 2 from U.K. We had... More

Wow, this is something I highly recommend if you are interested in learning about the culture of Brazil. Cooking with Simone is not only a lesson on how to prepare food and drink, but an anthropological trip as well. As a side note, I made several calls to secure a date for the class. I ended up confirming the day... More

Simone is an excellent teacher. The whole experience was fun, culturally interesting and rewarding. I loved it. More

Cook in Rio is one of those rare gems where you get to meet people in a small group, cook and eat some fantastic food, have a few drinks (making them for yourself and others) and most most importantly, spend some quality time with Simone. Simone is a local - been in Rio forever, run restaurants and knows EVERYONE!!! We... More

I signed up my boyfriend & I for this cooking class with Simone. He was rather reluctant at first, but at the end of our trip to Rio, he said this was one of his favorite parts! Simone is super nice, teaches you about the culture and cooking style of Brazil. She's nice, fun to talk to, and drink with!... More

Simone is an amazing teacher, with charisma, incredible knowledge of food as well as Brazilian culture and history. Informative in many many ways, but also great fun. A relaxed atmosphere with amazing food. What better way to learn and to spend an afternoon with friends! Thank you Cook In Rio! Everyone should do this when they are in Rio! More