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Mexican Cooking Class: Learn with Chef Coty
4.9
154 Ratings
Playa del Carmen
Join Chef Coty for a Mexican culinary experience and learn about the differences between tequila and mezcal. Enjoy a 3-course menu and cooking techniques while having fun!
Join Chef Coty for a Mexican culinary experience and learn about the differences between tequila and mezcal. Enjoy a 3-course menu and cooking techniques while having fun!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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El Cielo Residencial - Visit Co.Cos to discover how to prepare an authentic 1 or 3 course meal in the Chef’s home and school, who has been instructing individuals from around the globe for over 14 years!
We provide two options: - A 1 course meal class on Tuesdays or Thursdays, lasting approximately 3 hours
- A 3 course meal class on Mondays,…
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El Cielo Residencial - Visit Co.Cos to discover how to prepare an authentic 1 or 3 course meal in the Chef’s home and school, who has been instructing individuals from around the globe for over 14 years!
We provide two options: - A 1 course meal class on Tuesdays or Thursdays, lasting approximately 3 hours
- A 3 course meal class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, lasting about 5 hours
Our fully equipped kitchen is the only cooking school in Playa del Carmen with individual cooking stations for everyone to prepare their own meal.
Sit back, relax, and savor your food with wine and beer.
Gain knowledge about fresh and dried peppers, and conclude the class with a lesson and tasting of tequila and mezcal.
Whether you are a food enthusiast, hobby cook, or even a chef, this is an experience not to be missed!
*Please note, our minimum requirement to open a class is 2 participants. Solo travelers are encouraged to inquire about availability before booking.
What's Included
- Dinner
- Dinner
What's Not Included
- Transportation is not included
- Transportation is not included
Meal Options
- Ceviche Timbal - layers of sweet potato, avocado, mango and fish ceviche served with a chipotle sauce (aliño) and home made totopos ( tortilla chips)
- Fish and shrimp in achiote - wrapped in banana leaves stuffed with mushrooms, served with rice and xnipec sauce
- Caramelized and flambeed bananas - served with rompope sauce and topped with ice cream…
- Ceviche Timbal - layers of sweet potato, avocado, mango and fish ceviche served with a chipotle sauce (aliño) and home made totopos ( tortilla chips)
- Fish and shrimp in achiote - wrapped in banana leaves stuffed with mushrooms, served with rice and xnipec sauce
- Caramelized and flambeed bananas - served with rompope sauce and topped with ice cream and roasted nuts
- TACO menu - Salsas, home made chorizo, pickled onions, refried beans, corn tortillas, guacamole and grilled flank steak
- MOLES - Green mole, black mole, poblano mole, manchamanteles… the chef loves her mole recipes!
Additional Information
With over 14 years of experience as a culinary instructor and having taught more than 6,000 students globally, Mexican Chef Coty offers a comprehensive learning experience. Participants will not only learn to prepare a three-course menu but also gain valuable cooking techniques applicable to everyday life, all while enjoying a fun-filled atmosphere!…
With over 14 years of experience as a culinary instructor and having taught more than 6,000 students globally, Mexican Chef Coty offers a comprehensive learning experience. Participants will not only learn to prepare a three-course menu but also gain valuable cooking techniques applicable to everyday life, all while enjoying a fun-filled atmosphere!
Vegetarians and vegans are encouraged to join!
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or food preferences to ensure you have the best possible culinary experience!
Location
El Cielo Residencial
We will pick you up in front of the gate of RESIDENCIAL EL CIELO, 10 minutes before the class begins and will take you to our cooking school. OR, you can come directly to our school with the exact address which we will provide by a private message once you book.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(154 Ratings)
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Robmf3245rg
Mar 12, 2026
An incredible dinner with Chef Coty we will never forget! - We hired Chef Coty to cook for our group of 36 in Mexico and honestly it was one of the highlights of the trip. She put together a 3 course meal that started with the best ceviche mixto I've ever had, then guests got to choose between tikin xic, pollo achiote, or chile rellenos for the main. Every single person at the table was happy with their food. Oh and the tres leches for dessert was increíble.
What really stood out beyond the food was how easy she was to work with. Pricing was totally transparent from the start, no surprises, which you don't always get when coordinating something this size. She was super warm and friendly throughout the whole process, and her team was just as great. Everyone was attentive and genuinely kind.
If you're in the Playa Car area and need a private chef, especially for a larger group, Chef Coty is the move. We'll always remember our amazing dinner with Chef Coty's team. Can't recommend her enough.
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Crystalth9897un
Mar 4, 2026
Great time! Great information! - Coty and her team were fabulous! We really enjoyed learning about the different peppers in mexico and the different tequilas! We would 100% do this cooking class again and again if we return!
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Katie_c
Feb 26, 2026
Incredible experience! - This cooking class was amazing! Chef Coty was wonderful and really took the time to explain everything as well as the culture behind it. She also took the time to talk and get to know everyone. We had such a wonderful time and highly recommend this to anyone!
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Kim_l
Feb 13, 2026
Two thumbs up 👍🏼 👍🏼 - Location was easy to find; the YouTube video was extremely helpful. The house is located in a safe neighborhood in a gated community. Our instructor was very welcoming and provided a fun and laid back experience. The detail provided for the recipes were fabulous and we made an incredible fish dish. A lot of the ingredients were already pre cut and ready for you to use; which helped keep the evening moving along. We got a lesson in different types of peppers and what they would be used with in specific dishes. She had samples of the different peppers as well which was really handy to see. The tequila and mezcal tasting was done at the end of the evening with dessert. Found this super informative and useful.
The group of people we were with were fantastic; which made the experience that much better. ❤️
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Kiank2026
Feb 13, 2026
Great for team activity! - Our team took this cooking class, and it was easily one of the highlights of the trip. The house was absolutely beautiful, and the entire experience felt thoughtful and well-designed from start to finish. The recipes were adapted to everyone’s dietary restrictions and preferences, which made it inclusive and seamless for the whole group.
Coty and her team were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. They created a relaxed, fun atmosphere that made it easy for our small group of coworkers to connect, laugh, and genuinely enjoy the experience together. It was the perfect team activity and something we would all highly recommend!
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Dolllo
Jan 25, 2026
Our menu: "Timbal" of fish ceviche, mango avocado and sweet potato w chipotle "alino", enchalada suiza & cocnut pie - This was an exceptional experience. We learned and enjoyed learning the importance of the combination of ingredients ( ie: salt) and layering of flavors. We were fortunate to experience Coti in a private chef session as well as in a 5 hr. class session while we were in Playa this last week. We enjoyed the homey feeling with our small group of 5 international guests and we appreciative of the pleasant and welcoming staff support interactions
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Andim4566
Jan 22, 2026
Loved it! - My family and I attended this cooking class and it was amazing! We did the 3 course meal and have already made some of the recipes again since returning home. I would recommend this to anyone traveling in the area! Even my brothers who are not too interested in cooking (or taking classes) really enjoyed it! Thanks for a wonderful experience! We will be booking another class next time we are in Playa!
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Sarah
Jan 19, 2026
Really enjoyable experience! - Really enjoyed Chef Coty’s cooking class! She’s incredibly knowledgeable and we picked up lots of transferable tips and skills. Highly recommend. Chef is able and willing to adapt the lesson according to the skill level of the group which makes it enjoyable for everyone.
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Charles
Jan 17, 2026
Fun, educational family cooking class with a knowledgeable chef. Hands-on, engaging, and delicious from start to finish! - We attended this cooking class as a family, even with parents and in-laws, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Everyone loved it! The chef was incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything in a clear, engaging way. The class was fun and very educational, making it enjoyable for people of all ages. Best of all, everything we cooked was delicious! It was a perfect blend of learning, laughter, and great food. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for a memorable culinary experience.
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Travel406727
Jan 15, 2026
Awesome experience!! Well worth it!!! - We had an absolutely amazing experience with Chef Coty! She was so knowledgeable, interesting , funny and taught us so much ! The class was fun and hands on!! We definitely go again!!
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