Peru · COOKING CLASSES
Good 15 cooking classes: what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The differences matter more here than the order, so read the prices before the rankings.
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, make three Peruvian dishes and two pisco cocktails, and enjoy a small-group cooking class for $67.
“It’s filled with lots of things. Good to know the ingredients and peruvian cuisine.”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, cook Peruvian classics, and make a pisco cocktail in this hands-on four-hour chef-led class.
“Had a wonderful experience exploring the market and learning about Peruvian culture and cuisine! Ronal was very attentive and patiently answered all my questions. He shared so many interesting stories about the ingredients and the food. Truly a great way to understand the heart of Cusco through its flavors!”
Explore Surquillo Market, taste 35 Peruvian fruits, and cook a four-course lunch with a Pisco Sour in Lima.
“Educational class which also allowed us to immerse ourselves in Peruvian culture. This class allowed us to identify foods as we continued our travels through South America.”
Explore Surquillo Market, taste Peruvian produce, and cook causa and ceviche with local chefs in Lima for $66.75.
“Great experience in Lima. Our tour at the market was amazing with Camila. Very knowledgeable about the variety of Peruvian products. The cooking class was incredible with Jorge. He is very friendly and fun. Highly recommended activity and the organization was great!”
Make ceviche, tuna tartare, and Pisco Sours in Miraflores while tasting 10 infused piscos and learning Peru’s food traditions from local hosts.
“I had an amazing time! The food and pisco were both incredible, and it was a wonderful way to learn more about Lima and the country of Peru. The fish was fresh and there were lots of flavors of Pisco (all were delicious) - I highly recommend the chincha morada and passionfruit, and you can buy bottles from the instructor (who makes the pisco). It’s a must-do if you’re in Lima!”
Learn Andean cooking in Cusco with tamales, uchucuta, chicha, local ingredients, clay-pot dishes, and a private chef-led class.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Peruvian cooking class provided by Chef Fernando in Cusco. It was one of the highlights of our trip!! His recipes, instruction, personality, and overall presentation were all fantastic. He followed up by emailing us the recipes we made. Highly recommend!”
Cook Peruvian classics with former Maido chef Hector Aguilar, visit Huaca Pucllana, make Pisco Sours, and enjoy a three-course meal in Lima.
“Hector is absolutely awesome. We have had the best day today trying lots of Peruvian food and Pisco sours. Hector has lots of anecdotes about his previous time in Australia, and around the world. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Be sure to follow the directions and you will find the cooking school pretty easily.”
Review of Cusco’s vegan cooking class, San Pedro Market tour, Peruvian dishes, pisco cocktails, price, logistics, and who should book.
“I enjoyed the cooking class and market tour. Jorge was very comprehensive and friendly so I am confident to cook them at home by myself!”
Review of Cusco’s ChocoMuseo cooking class, with San Pedro Market, ceviche, pisco sours, price, timing, and practical booking tips.
“Amazing experience in Cusco! We did the chocolate making class in the museum and it’s a great way to spend 2 hours learning about history of chocolate (whilst drowning in it)!”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, learn Peruvian cooking with chef Ronald, and enjoy ceviche, lomo saltado, and Pisco Sours.
“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”
Explore Cusco’s central market, cook four Peruvian specialties, and mix a pisco sour in this friendly three-hour class.
“We had the most amazing cooking class in Cusco thanks to our professional guide Miguel. He took us to the local market and explained to us the origins of all the ingredients we were getting. We then spent the night laughing, cooking and having a great time. Thank you again Miguel for your incredible expertise!!!”
Learn ceviche and pisco sour in Lima, then enjoy the Magic Water Circuit with hotel pickup for $60.
“Transportation and instructions were kindly communicated prior to the tour. The guides were knowledgeable, fun, and even spoke English, which I was so grateful as my Spanish isn't great. Things went fairly seamless from the workshop to the water circuit tour. Overall great time. Thank you!”
Cook two classic Peruvian dishes in Arequipa with an English-speaking chef, chicha morada, local food history, and a small-group setting.
“Todo salió perfecto y mi familia la pasó espectacular”
Learn tiradito and pisco sour at Cala Restaurant, then enjoy a Peruvian lunch on Lima’s Pacific terrace for $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 Peruvian courses in Lima’s Miraflores with a Pisco Sour, local ingredients, expert guidance, and a relaxed rooftop setting.
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