Shared Schnitzel And Strudel

Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class

★ 4.8 31 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $147.97 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Neumanngasse 7
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Schnitzel&Strudel

Overview

This is a cooking class held inside a real Vienna apartment, not a commercial kitchen studio. The host lives in a Biedermeier-style building from the 1800s on Neumanngasse, near the city center, and up to 12 travellers cook in her home. Guests arrive at the big green door, ring the bell at Top 20, and climb to the second floor, since the building has no elevator.

The class runs for 3 hours and covers schnitzel and strudel, alongside other traditional recipes from the host's family. Participants do the work themselves, and one reviewer specifically praised the chance to work with strudel dough, then everyone sits down together to eat what they made.

It suits curious eaters, families with children, and travellers who want recipes to take home; reviewers mention receiving recipes to recreate the dishes later. It suits people less well if they need wheelchair access or cannot manage stairs. Alcoholic drinks are not included, but you may bring your own. Guides speak English and German.

What's Included

Included

Lunch (A 2- or 3- course meal, also coffee or tea)
Guide (English, German)
Kitchen equipment

Not Included

Private transportation
Gratuities
Alcoholic beverages (You may bring your own)

Itinerary

Meet at the apartmentArrive at Neumanngasse 7, 1040 Wien, ring the bell at Top 20 at the big green door, and come up to the second floor. The class takes place in the host's apartment in a Biedermeier-style house from the 1800s.
Cook the mealOver roughly 3 hours, the group prepares traditional dishes hands on, including schnitzel and strudel, following family recipes. Kitchen equipment is provided.
Sit down to lunchThe included meal is 2 or 3 courses, with coffee or tea. Alcoholic beverages are not included but may be brought along.
Return to meeting pointThe experience ends back at the meeting point, the same apartment on Neumanngasse.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you arrive prepared, since this class runs in a private home with stairs and a shared kitchen.

Getting there. The meeting point is Neumanngasse 7, close to public transportation. The building has no elevator, so you will carry strollers upstairs to the second floor, though you can leave them inside the apartment. One reviewer advised checking the access instructions in the confirmation email before you go.
Group feel. The class caps at 12 travellers, and reviewers describe a cozy, intimate setting where they were treated like family. On fuller days, one reviewer noted each person may handle one task rather than every dish, so the hands-on share varies with headcount.
Food and drink. Lunch, coffee and tea are included, along with recipes to take home. Alcohol is not provided; the listing says you may bring your own. Reviewers describe the dishes as delicious and authentic.
Accessibility and kids. The venue is not wheelchair accessible because of the stairs, but pushchairs can be carried up and service animals are allowed. The listing states kids and families are more than welcome, and reviewers who attended with children and relatives described the whole group enjoying the class.
Dietary needs. One reviewer said the host was accommodating of food restrictions and allergies. The listing does not state a policy on dietary requirements, so check the booking page for details.
What to bring. The listing provides no specific packing list, but kitchen equipment is included, so no gear is needed. Gratuities are not included if you wish to tip.

Common issues. The most common surprise in reviews is that the class happens inside someone's private apartment; several travellers said knowing this in advance matters. The building has no elevator and the class is not wheelchair accessible. With a maximum of 12 travellers, busy sessions can move quickly and each person may only do one task, as one reviewer noted. There is also a minimum traveller requirement, and if it is not met the operator may offer a different date or a full refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers a 2- or 3-course lunch, coffee or tea, an English or German speaking guide, kitchen equipment, and recipes to take home. Not included are private transportation, gratuities, and alcoholic beverages, though you may bring your own alcohol.

Where Does The Class Meet?

At Neumanngasse 7, 1040 Wien, in the city center. Ring the bell at Top 20 at the big green door and come up to the second floor. The class takes place in the host's own apartment in an 1800s Biedermeier-style building, and it ends back at the same point. Private transportation is not included.

How Long Is The Class?

It runs for 3 hours, covering the cooking and the shared meal afterwards. One reviewer noted that with a larger group the time can pass quickly.

Is It Suitable For Children And Families?

Yes, the listing says kids and families are more than welcome, and reviewers who came with relatives of different ages described enjoying it together. Pushchairs are accessible in the sense that you carry them upstairs, and strollers can be left inside the apartment.

Is It Accessible For Limited Mobility?

No, the class is not wheelchair accessible and the building has no elevator, so you must climb to the second floor. Service animals are allowed and the venue is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times are based on the experience's local time. The experience also requires a minimum number of travellers; if that minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.