Peru · COOKING CLASSES
18 reviewed
June and July fill the good cooking classes in Peru months ahead. The 15 below hold up, with current prices, group sizes and what the day actually asks of you.
Cusco cooking class with San Pedro Market tour, pisco cocktails, and hands-on ceviche, causa, and quinoa tamal. Small groups, 4 hours.
“Great food, great experience. Chef very knowledgeable and teaching the history of every dish while you’re preparing them.”
Chef-led Cusco market tour and cooking class with pisco cocktails, ceviche or lomo saltado, plus flexible dietary options in 4 hours.
“Really enjoyed the course. It is a little expensive, a second pisco sour would have sweeten the deal. Having said that it’s a great experience and Ronal was lovely.”
Lima market tour and SkyKitchen cooking class, tasting 35+ Peruvian fruits and making a 4-course meal with Pisco Sour.
“Well, I didn’t have the option for 10 stars, but that’s how I would rate our experience with Christian. What a high quality, up scale, informative, and fun time. The market tour and fruit tasting was exceptional, don’t skip that part. Then the cooking and eating adventure was just fun and delicious. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves food, fun, and learning about a different culture. Fabulous experience.”
Surquillo market tour plus hands-on Lima cooking class. Shop ingredients, learn Peruvian dishes like ceviche and causa, and enjoy lunch.
“Great experience with Dasha at the market. She really knew her fruits and was very nice. Arriving at the cooking school we were served drinks and tried fruits from the market as she explained each one. After we made step by step each dish guided by local chef Camila Don’t miss this activity next time you are in Lima.”
Hands-on Miraflores class for tuna tartar, fish ceviche, and 10-flavor pisco tasting, ending with your own pisco sour.
“It was a very authentic experience and we learned more about Peruvian food culture. We were invited into his home where everything was ready.”
Private Andean cooking class in Cusco with market shopping and hands-on dishes, uchucuta, tamales, chicha, plus pisco cocktails.
“Great experience with kid and grandparents. We went for the 10am English class and it was perfect for lunch. We made two delicious courses and cocktails. We learned so much about Perus agriculture and food. Chef Fernando was great with kids - he played kids music, had mocktails and assisted them with cooking. Highly highly recommend. One of our best experiences in Peru.”
Lima private Peruvian cooking with Chef Hector Aguilar: market shopping, Pisco Sour class, and a 3-course meal in Miraflores.
“Hector did a great job teaching us all about Peruvian cooking and food. We did this on our first day in Peru and the rest of the trip we were saying, "Oh we know about this!" As we are at restaurants. The food you make is also amazingly delicious at the end! Can't wait to cook the recipes at home!”
Shop Cusco’s San Pedro Market, cook 3 vegan classics, and learn two pisco cocktails in a small 4-hour Cusco class.
“It was a highlight of our Peru trip. It was such a fun vibe! As a vegan it was great to learn how to make Peruvian dishes!”
A hands-on Cusco cooking class with a San Pedro Market shop, bilingual chef, ceviche and more, plus your own pisco sour toast.
“Super fun class! I couldn’t believe how fast the 2 hours went because it was so interesting and yummy. Wonderful to have chocolate to bring home!”
Half-day market walk and hands-on cooking in Cusco, learn Pisco Sour, cook classic dishes, and enjoy lunch for about $65.
“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”
Hands-on ceviche and pisco sour class in Lima’s historic center, then a Magic Water Circuit light and music show.
“Je recommande cette activité. Le cours de cuisine et bar furent parfaits. On s’amuse comme un enfant lors de la visite des fontaines et le show fut un moment grandiose. Un après-midi et une soirée bien remplis.”
3-hour Cusco cooking class at ChocoMuseo: Central Market visit, 4-course Peruvian meal, pisco sour lesson, dessert for $49.
“We loved learning about the different ingredients that go into typical Peruvian dishes. The food was delicious and a highlight of our trip!”
Cook two-course Peruvian meals in Arequipa’s historic center, choose your menu, sip Chicha Morada, and learn from a bilingual chef.
“Todo salió perfecto y mi familia la pasó espectacular”
Hands-on Tiradito and Pisco Sour cooking at Cala, then lunch on a Pacific terrace in Barranco. Private 2-hour class, $90.
“Hey Berteaux, thanks a lot for your comment. We're thrilled you enjoyed the cooking class at Cala and the lunch with a stunning view of Lima. We hope this moment will be a delicious memory and that you'll come back soon to discover even more of Peruvian gastronomy.”
Cook four classic Peruvian dishes on a Miraflores rooftop, learn from an expert, eat what you make, plus pisco sour.
