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Brazilian Fish Stew

Live from: 

Brazil

Difficulty: 

Beginner to Advanced

Class Duration: 

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Language: 

Portuguese, English

BRAZILIAN FISH STEW

Brazil

Beginner to Advanced

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Brazilian

Brazil

Learn to make the traditional Moqueca, a beautiful Brazilian fish stew, with a chef video calling you, live from Brazil

You'll feel like you've transported to the beautiful coasts of Brazil in this cooking class. Eaten across the country from north to south, but particularly along the coast, Moqueca is a seasoned fish stew with a varying list of ingredients based on the region. Generally you'll always find seafood, peppers and herbs - but some recipes use palm oil, others coconut milk, and others none at all.  


One unifying connector, a traditional Moqueca would be made in a clay pot, which was used as a superior cooking vessel, but also to impart a unique flavor as well. While you may not have a clay pot in this class, you will learn how to work with fish at home, and transform it into a beautiful and brightly colored fish stew. Book your private cooking class with Chef Renato who will video call you live from his kitchen in Brazil. In your private class, you'll get personalized attention, it's just you and the chef! Share stories and have some fun in your kitchen. When you're done, say goodbye to your personal chef and enjoy a hearty fish stew.

20 minute Kitchen Prep Session with a Personal Kitchen Assistant who will get you ready! Includes teaching about ingredients and answering any questions you have as you get ready for your private cooking experience

2-1/2 hour Private Cooking Class via Skype with a highly accomplished global chef who lives where the recipe originated. Perfect for stay home date nights!

Personalized step-by-step coaching, tips, culinary tricks, sharing of stories, and more

A fantastic multi-course meal, 100% authentic and enjoyed as if you travelled to your chef's country!

Music Playlists featuring artists from the chef's country to get ready for your experience

Cocktail Recipes and Suggested Pairings

Recipe Booklet to recreate your dishes again and again!

The Chef & The Dish Certified Tested Class

What You Get

**Classes make a hearty meal for up to four people to enjoy.  If you have a larger group eating, please know, additional fees may apply.  Please message us in advance of booking to ensure you have an amazing experience.

Meet The Chef

Chef Renato

Chef Renato

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Owner of Dona Xica, traditional Brazilian restaurant in village outside Rio de Janerio, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

Chef Renato was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, as well as an MBA and a Master’s in Biophysics, all from UFRJ. From 2001, he spent 12 years traveling across Brazil while working for the government, where he developed a deep love for regional Brazilian cuisines and the art of cooking.


Driven by his passion, Chef Renato pursued culinary training at the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, where he graduated from the Culinary Arts program. He then gained experience working in restaurants in Rio de Janeiro and sought culinary inspiration both across Brazil and abroad, including a stint as a private chef in Spain. His travels, particularly his time in Spain, deepened his appreciation for tapas, which he brought back to Brazil.


Upon returning to Brazil, Chef Renato opened his own restaurants and culinary experiences. He now resides in Tiradentes, MG, one of Brazil’s most influential culinary centers, where he owns and operates Dona Xica, a restaurant serving traditional local Brazilian food. He also offers in-person cooking classes, sharing his approach: “Quality ingredients and simple techniques never go wrong.”


Chef Renato is passionate about meeting people, making new friends, and sharing tips and tricks of the trade. Let’s cook together!

Cooking Class Menu

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GROUP CLASS

The base price of this class is $799 USD which allows up to 10 households in the class. Each additional household is an additional $79 USD. Small Group and Multiple Class discounts are available. Please note, additional days and times may be available. Looking for private 1:1 classes? Explore here.

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From $79 USD/per device*

My girlfriend and I have never done a cooking class before, so we decided to try it for our anniversary this year and it was fantastic. The food was amazing & Chef Renato was super helpful throughout. He gave us some useful tips, would tell us exactly what to look for, and taught us a lot about the food and where the inspiration came from. Awesome experience and 10/10 would do again.

Nick Remy