HANDS-ON COOKING · OAXACA CITY COOKING CLASSES
Classes here run small and go early. Below: the 5 cooking classes to book first, what each includes and how they differ.
Cook Oaxacan dishes, tour a local market, and share a generous meal with drinks at Casa Crespo in Oaxaca City.
“Great experience! We were lucky and had a small group of only five of us which made the class intimate. It was a good balance of market tour, information and learning the recipes. The food was authentic and tasted amazing. Highly recommend!”
Cook Oaxacan recipes with Chef Adhey Andrade, enjoy hot chocolate, mezcal, family hospitality, and a three-course meal in Oaxaca City.
“if this is the only excursion you book you will have experienced the best! the chef, her husband and children (who only greeted you warmly) are the most upbeat, wonderful people to meet. the food was amazing, better than most restaurants and the experience truly authentic and enjoyable.”
Cook authentic Oaxacan food with nixtamalized corn, handmade tortillas, market shopping, mole tasting, and a family-run ranch kitchen.
“This class was incredible. A friend recommended it to us, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We made traditional corn tortillas from scratch, learned about the history and cooking process of mole, explored new flavors, and gained a real appreciation for the food, from the ground to the table. Even in a group of 15, the experience felt personal and tailored to everyone’s tastes. The setting was beautiful, and we loved getting to wander around the farm and visit the local market to gather ingredients for our dishes. Miguel, the owner, was an exceptional teacher, engaging, knowledgeable, and truly passionate which made the whole experience one of a…”
Explore Oaxaca through a market walk and hands-on vegetarian cooking class with local ingredients, Zapotec food traditions, mole, tortillas, and more.
“Armando was an excellent host! He took us to the local market and explained the cultural significance of the ingredients. Then we came back to the cultural center and made the meal from scratch, down to the tortillas. He was very accommodating of a food allergy and adjusted the menu accordingly. The space where the event was held is also really cool, and offers art workshops. We will be back!”
Learn mole, tortillas, tamales, and Oaxacan sauces with award-winning cook Minerva Lopez, plus a market visit, mezcal, and lunch.
“This was just what we hoped it would be! Minerva took us to the market to shop for the meal we were going to prepare. She is so knowledgeable and such a great teacher. Authentic cooking over an open fire and comal. It was a hands on experience and we learned so much!”
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