Peruvian Cooking Class: Local Market Exploration and Exotic Fruits with Native Chefs
5.0
9 Ratings
Miraflores
Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture with a cooking class that includes a visit to a local market, exotic fruit exploration, and traditional cooking techniques using clay pots.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Gonzales Prada 355 - Uncover the mysteries of iconic Peruvian cuisine such as ‘Ceviche’ or ‘Lomo Saltado’ in an intimate cooking workshop. Connect with a local culinary expert in her own Peruvian residence, select fresh produce together at a neighborhood market, then dive into the cooking process as you assist in crafting a sumptuous main dish while delving into the heritage of Peruvian cooking. Conclude the experience by dining with your host to savor the meal you’ve created, complemented by a classic Peruvian sweet and Pisco.
Shop alongside your guide at a traditional Peruvian indoor market.
Master the preparation of a classic Peruvian meal.
Relish in a delectable home-cooked meal with a local cook
Genuine encounter with a local cook in her personal kitchen
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Exotic fruits
- Professional chef and tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local market tour
- Hotel or Apartment pickup and drop-off (hotels in Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro, downtown only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meal Options
- Causa Rellena - layered potato salad
- Lomo Saltado - (beef stir-fry)
- Ceviche - (citrus cured raw fish)
- Ají de Gallina - (chicken stew in spicy sauce)
- Pescado a la Chorrillana
Additional Information
Join us and under the guidance of a local host, you’ll experience the distinct taste of area-specific cuisines whilst gaining insights into the customary lifestyle from a local marketplace. During this course, you’ll explore a local market, select unique ingredients, and learn to prepare traditional dishes in a Peruvian household for a personalized venture. We’ll sample local treats like corn, plantain, or indigenous potatoes.
We stand by a hands-on approach. You’ll create a genuine Peruvian meal to delight your taste buds and then relish your accomplishments.
To retain the full organic taste of each dish, we employ clay pots for cooking in our class, much like our forefathers did in the past.
Location
McDonald's
Your local tour guide is going to be waiting for you out of McDonald's in the main park of Miraflores Kennedy Park, if you don´t need the pick up, he will also give you a good introduction to the history of the country its people, local life and cuisine.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(9 Ratings)
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730fredi
Jan 27, 2024
An amazing day! - Filipe was an amazing guide through the market. His depth of knowledge was truly impressive. Nindi, our chef, was not only a wonderful cook but conveyed her passion for the local cuisines. They both made us feel welcome and encouraged our questions and participation. I highly recommend this experience and would encourage anyone seeking a local market and cooking tour/experience to seek out Felipe and Nindi specifically. They made the day very special for us.
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Tdire
Jan 27, 2024
The best market tour and cooking class in Lima!! - This tour was outstanding. We were a bit concerned bc of the lack of reviews but went ahead with booking. Felipe and Danilo picked us up at our hotel on time and took us to Mercado 1, where Felipe showed us the bounty of fruits, vegetables and meats that are from Peru. Felipe’s english is terrific and his pride in his country is infectious. After the tour we went back to Chef Nindi’s apartment where we learned how to make a few salsa’s, ceviche and a stir fry. The experience was amazing and delicious (we didn’t eat dinner that night bc there was so much food!). The apartment is quite close to two artisan markets and not far from Kennedy Square. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop off but we chose to walk back to our hotel - safe area, nice walk!
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955wills
Apr 25, 2023
Fun, energetic and tasty! - A great experience! We had a tour of the local market where Felipe told us about specific fruits and vegetables, how they are prepared and their national value. He was very attentive to our interests and accommodating of our questions. Nindy had started the prep work in the kitchen, and she put us to work slicing and preparing. We dined and laughed together as Nindy shared cooking tips and techniques. Two young energetic people sharing their love of cooking and Peru. A wonderful experience! Would do it again!
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Kathydlv
Nov 28, 2022
Traditional Peruvian cuisine cooking clasd - I loved all of it! Philipe is so knowledgeable and has a fun sense of humor! Nindy was amazing! She was thoroughly prepared. I love to cook! It was fun to learn to make new foods that tasted amazing I felt like I came away with some new skills!
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Roy
Nov 23, 2022
Culinary Experience - Amazing culinary experience! Learned a lot about a Peruvian culinary hx and food. Great guide! Recommend him highly! Diversity of the food well presented.
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Kelly_p
Nov 16, 2022
Great food afternoon! - Felipe was a wonderful guide, giving us historical and cultural information about Peruvian agriculture and eating as we walked through the market and when preparing foods at the chef’s home. Mindi, our chef, put us to work, which was great, in her charming apartment and her dishes were delicious. Corn snacks, Ceviche, a wide variety of fruits, and a yummy fish dish were on the menu. Felipe and Mindi were delightful and so enthusiastic about their country and food. We recommend them highly!
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