Viennese Food Tasting Experience in a Private Home

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Discover Vienna’s culinary history over a shared meal in Maschi’s beautiful private home. Taste five dishes, take part in selected preparations in her kosher kitchen and hear the stories behind the food while getting to know your host and fellow guests.
A culinary journey through Vienna at Maschi’s table:

Viennese cuisine tells the story of a city shaped by the many peoples of the Habsburg Empire, including its Jewish communities. Recipes travelled with families, crossed borders and became part of everyday life in the imperial capital. In this Viennese Food Tasting Experience, Maschi welcomes you into her beautiful private home to explore that history through five dishes and the stories behind them.

In her spacious apartment on the border of Vienna’s first and second districts, two dishes are ready when you arrive, while three are finished together with her guidance. The menu draws on classics such as beef soup with Grießnockerl and Frittaten, goulash, small Wiener Schnitzel and traditional Viennese sides. The focus is on tasting and discovery, with selected practical preparations offering an introduction to the food before you sit down to enjoy it.

Around Maschi’s large dining table, each dish opens a conversation about its origins and its place in Vienna’s culinary traditions. Her preparation and historical research give the meal depth, while the small group of six to eight guests makes it easy to ask questions and get to know one another. Over three hours, you enjoy a personal encounter with Viennese food and hospitality—and the opportunity to meet other people over a shared meal.

Experience highlights:

  • Taste five dishes in Maschi’s beautiful private home.

  • Discover the cultural influences behind Viennese cuisine.

  • Meet fellow guests over a shared meal with your local host.

  • Take part in selected preparations in a kosher kitchen.

Book this public workshop here!

Choose an available date in the booking calendar and reserve your place with a prepayment of €25 per person. The remaining €100 per person is paid in cash directly to Maschi at the workshop.

Time/Duration

Approx. 3 Hours
(Private: Flexible)

Language

English
(German on request)

Group Size

Public: 6-8
Private: up to 8

Location

Maschi's Apartment
(1st district)

A family recipe or a special request?

Is there a pastry you remember from childhood, a family recipe you would like to revisit or an Austrian speciality you have always wanted to prepare? For a personalised private workshop, Maschi will gladly discuss how to include it. Possible specialities include Gugelhupf, Punschkrapfen, Kaiserschmarrn, Germknödel and Patzerl-Gugelhupf, a yeast cake assembled from pieces with different fillings such as walnut, poppy seed and apple. The menu and price for personalised workshops are agreed upon request.

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Would you like a private culinary activity for your small group of family or friends? Contact us to book a private workshop with Maschi!

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Viennese Food Tasting Experience In A Private Home

  • Experience type: Available as a public tasting experience, with private bookings upon request.

  • Duration: Approximately three hours.

  • Hosted by: Maschi, our partner and an experienced Viennese cook, baker and host.

  • Group size: Six to eight guests. Public sessions take place only when at least six participants have booked.

  • Menu: Five dishes exploring Viennese cuisine, drawing on classics such as beef soup with Grießnockerl and Frittaten, goulash, small Wiener Schnitzel and traditional sides.

  • Format: A shared tasting meal with storytelling and selected practical preparations. Two dishes are prepared in advance, while three are finished together. This is not a full cooking class.

  • Starting times: Usually 11:00 am for lunch or between 2:00 and 3:00 pm for a session leading into an early dinner. Check the booking calendar for the exact starting time.

  • Language: English. Please contact us about other languages before booking.

  • Price: €125 per person. Pay €25 online to reserve your place and the remaining €100 in cash directly to Maschi.

  • Included: A tasting meal featuring five dishes, guided participation in selected preparations and Maschi’s stories about Vienna’s culinary and cultural history.

  • Kosher: The experience takes place in Maschi’s kosher kitchen.

  • Before your visit: Maschi will discuss food preferences and particular historical or cultural interests with you. Please communicate dietary requirements in advance so she can confirm what is possible.

  • Accessibility: The building has an elevator, but several steps remain between the elevator and the apartment. Please contact us before booking to discuss accessibility requirements.

  • Allergies: Please inform us in advance about food allergies or sensitivities. Maschi also has a dog, so please mention any dog allergy.

  • Full refund for cancellations made up to 48 hours in advance.

  • No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours.

  • We reserve the right to cancel 48h prior if the minimum of 6 participants for public tours isn’t met (full refund issued).

  • The workshop takes place as a public experience and requires a minimum number of 4 participants. If the minimum is not reached, you will be informed in advance and offered alternative options. 

Pictures and videos:
Photos and short videos may be taken during the workshop for Secret Vienna promotional use.
Please inform us if you do not wish to appear in any images.

Copyrights:
The content of this workshop is protected. Recording or reproducing workshop materials without permission is not allowed.

Book this public workshop here!

Choose an available date in the booking calendar and reserve your place with a prepayment of €25 per person. The remaining €100 per person is paid in cash directly to Maschi at the workshop.

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