HANDS-ON COOKING · PERU COOKING CLASSES
Classes here run small and go early. Below: the 15 cooking classes to book first, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Cusco’s four-hour cooking class with San Pedro Market tour, pisco cocktails, Peruvian dishes, dietary options, and practical tips.
“We had such a great time! It was a very authentic experience and we could tell that our guide was doing the cooking class with his heart. He is also a chef for many years and could tell some great stories :)”
Explore Cusco’s San Pedro Market, cook classic Peruvian dishes, and make a pisco cocktail with a local chef in four tasty hours.
“really enjoyable evening doing the market visit and cooking class with Ronal. the food and cocktail were delicious and he shared with us lots of interesting information in a relaxed setting.”
Explore Surquillo Market, taste 35 Peruvian fruits, and cook a four-course lunch with pisco sour in a small Lima class.
“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 Lima’s Surquillo market, taste Peruvian produce, make causa and ceviche, and enjoy a pisco cocktail in a small cooking class.
“The market tour and cooking class with Camila was excellent! Visiting the market first was such a great way to get to know about Peru's huge variety of fruits and vegetables, see the range of meats, herbs and foods for sale, and get to sample some too! Camila's knowledge was amazing and she was friendly and helpful when we made Causa and ceviche back at the bar. A great way to spend an afternoon, eat some great food and learn about Peruvian cuisine. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”
Make ceviche, tuna tartare, and Pisco Sour in Miraflores while tasting 10 infused piscos with local hosts for $40.
“A Must-Do Experience for Food Lovers! I had an amazing time at this cooking class! The host was incredibly knowledgeable not only about Peruvian cuisine but also about the culture and history behind the dishes. He was very friendly and accommodating—even though I arrived 15 minutes late, he patiently waited for me. The experience felt very personal and welcoming. He picked us up from the city center and took us to his family home, where we cooked together in a warm and authentic setting. The ingredients were exceptionally fresh and high-quality, and he explained every step of the process in great detail, making it easy to follow along. It was…”
Cook with Maido chefs in Lima, learn Peruvian dishes, make a pisco sour, and enjoy lunch or dinner in a small-group class.
“This was an outstanding experience, the highlight of our time in Lima. Chef Hector is friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to share cooking tips, recipes, and the various foods his country offers. We enjoyed it all: visiting the market, the interactive food preparation, the box music, and sitting down with what were now friends and enjoying both conversation and a delicious meal.yt”
Learn Peruvian cooking in Cusco with a San Pedro Market visit, pisco tasting, hands-on recipes, lunch, and bilingual instruction.
“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”
Cook a four-part Peruvian meal, visit Cusco’s central market, and learn pisco sours in a friendly three-hour class.
“Una delle migliori attività che abbiamo fatto durante il nostro viaggio in Perù, una vera immersione culturale. Miguel è stato un maestro eccellente. Ci ha guidati passo dopo passo nella scelta degli ingredienti, nella preparazione dei piatti e nel loro impiattamento. Ha arricchito la lezione raccontandoci moltissime curiosità sia sul cibo che culturali. Esperienza da provare assolutamente se si passa da Cuzco.”
Learn to make ceviche and pisco sours, then watch Lima’s Magic Water Circuit in a friendly four-hour evening tour.
“The guide Jose and chef Miguel were so great and the ceviche we all made was so tasty! I loved that we were just a small group so we all got to really take turns with doing everything. The fountains were a lovely end to the day!”
Review of Arequipa’s two-hour Peruvian cooking class, with menu choices, dishes, price, practical tips, and honest advice before booking.
“Great activity with great and tasty food - Diana was a perfect teacher and we had great fun with the group. I certainly recommend to join the class!”
Learn to make tiradito and pisco sour, then enjoy a Peruvian lunch on Cala’s oceanfront terrace in Lima’s Barranco district.
“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 district, starting with a Pisco Sour, local ingredients, and expert guidance.
Review of Arequipa’s hands-on Peruvian cooking class, with local menus, English or Spanish instruction, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
Explore Surquillo Market, taste 35 exotic fruits, and cook a four-course Peruvian meal with pisco sour in Lima.
Explore Surquillo Market, prepare ceviche and causa rellena, and shake a pisco sour in this friendly 2.5-hour Lima food tour.
“We loved the walk in the market before the cooking class. The restaurant venue for the class was perfect. We enjoyed the drink and two items were prepared. It was fun and delicious. Our best tour of the trip.”
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