HANDS-ON COOKING · PERU COOKING CLASSES
Classes here run small and go early. Below: the 6 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”
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