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Private Mexican Cooking Class with Licensed Chef: Unique Gourmet Culinary Experience
5.0
162 Ratings
San Miguel de Allende
In my cooking classes I will share all my culinary experiences and techniques with you to prepare traditional dishes. You can choose to set up your cooking class menu to make it to a unique gastronomic gourmet experience for you.
In my cooking classes I will share all my culinary experiences and techniques with you to prepare traditional dishes. You can choose to set up your cooking class menu to make it to a unique gastronomic gourmet experience for you.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Chef David Jahnke Cooking Classes School - Hi, if you enjoy cooking & eating or to learn about culinary history or to learn culinary techniques, tips, or tricks, then please try & joy my cooking classes.
During our class we will cook 4 dishes/ recipes, we can cook the sample menu I mention with this booking but I also will send you a list of many…
- Chef David Jahnke Cooking Classes School - Hi, if you enjoy cooking & eating or to learn about culinary history or to learn culinary techniques, tips, or tricks, then please try & joy my cooking classes.
During our class we will cook 4 dishes/ recipes, we can cook the sample menu I mention with this booking but I also will send you a list of many other choices and dishes (once the reservation had been made) so if you wish, you can change the sample menu and set up your own 4 course menu.
I have vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, pesqueterian and many other choices and can adjust to your dietary restrictions.
I offer ‘hands on’ or ‘demonstration cooking classes’ and you can choose what you would prefer and of course all we cook, you can eat too :)
I am internationally certified as:
- Professional Cook by the Government of Germany
- Chef Educator by World Association of Chefs (WACS)
- Graduated with a University degree in Gastronomy, certified by the Secretary of Education of Mexico
- Maitre Cusinier by the culinary association of France
I have been working internationally as a Chef since 34 years & and love to share what I know :)
What's Included
- Lunch included
- All cooking class equipment provided
- Lunch included
- All cooking class equipment provided
Meal Options
- ‘Sopa de Tortilla’ (Mexican Tortilla/Aztec soup) - Chicken/tomatoe broth, served with fried Pasilla chili, corn chips, avocado, cream and fresh ranchero cheese)
- Enchiladas Verdes - with chicken stuffed Corn Tortilla covered with a green Tomatillo - Chili sauce, topped with lettuce, avocado, mexican cream & fresh ranchero cheese
- ‘Pescado a la…
- ‘Sopa de Tortilla’ (Mexican Tortilla/Aztec soup) - Chicken/tomatoe broth, served with fried Pasilla chili, corn chips, avocado, cream and fresh ranchero cheese)
- Enchiladas Verdes - with chicken stuffed Corn Tortilla covered with a green Tomatillo - Chili sauce, topped with lettuce, avocado, mexican cream & fresh ranchero cheese
- ‘Pescado a la Veracruzana’ (Veracruz Style snapper filet) - steamed inside a banana leaf, with a rich tomato sauce which includes olives, capers, bell peppers, onion & more
- ‘Buñuelos’ (Mexican Fritters served with a syrup sauce) - made with piloncillo sugar, guava fruit, citrus fruit, anise, cinnamon, vanilla and more
Location
Chef David Jahnke Cooking Classes School
Calle Del Tesoro
The cooking class will be giveb in:
Calle del Tesoro No. 23, Colonia San Antonio, San Miguel de Allende, 37750, GTO. (We have two 23 numbers on our street, my house is a red house with a white garage door right next to a little store)
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
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(162 Ratings)
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Lauren_s
Jan 9, 2026
Cooking with Chef David - David is a wonderful chef/teacher,
food culture and gastronomy university professor, and food historian. I learned, I cooked, I honed my knife skills, and I ate magnificent food that I can recreate for my family and friends all in his home kitchen. A wonderful experience.
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Eric_k
Jan 6, 2026
Best experience in San Miguel - This is a great experience. It was super fun to cook with a superb chef, but the food was amazing. In addition, the chef’s knowledge of mexican food and history was superb. I learned a lot. This is a must do.
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Davidl767
Dec 17, 2025
A Wonderful Family Cooking Adventure - What a great cooking experience! A few years ago, my family began the tradition of taking a cooking class when we travel internationally. While all of them have been fun and delicious, each of them are different. What really stood out about David was his incredible knowledge of food and culinary history. He didn't just study how to cook. He studied the science of food and shared it with us. We all came away having learned so much.
Of course, it wasn't just about the learning. It was the doing and eating. When you sign up with David, he shares with you a massive menu of options. We choose corn soup, an enchilada dish, a steak 'stew' and what I think of as Mexican funnel cakes. The food was wonderful and we all got to put our cooking skills to the test.
If you are in San Miguel de Allende and want to experience life in the kitchen of a true master chef, this is the activity for you.
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U7767jywillt
Dec 16, 2025
San Miguel Must Do!! - We decided last minute to book a class and I am so happy we found Chef David. Not only did we learn so much about cooking the wonderful food, but got a history of the origins of foods, especially a lesson on those native to Mexico. This class is a must do when in San Miguel. Even if you have never chopped a pepper---GO TO THE CLASS!! One of the best meals we had in San Miguel and "we" made it.
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Jennie_j
Dec 14, 2025
Wonderful experience and food - We so appreciate the chef for opening his home to us. The food was delicious. The experience was extraordinary. David is an educator - we learned to cook but we learned so much more about Mexico, the history of food in Mexico, etc. we appreciated his emphasis on healthy eating! Thank you.
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Judi_g
Nov 5, 2025
Private culinary experience - This was a great experience to end my trip.. Chef David was very knowledgeable, explained the ingredients and process for making each dish.
The ingredients were so fresh and the menu was unique to the culture and each recipe was delicious.
I learned a lot and highly recommend this class to everyone who loves to cook!
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Gkct2018
Oct 28, 2025
Informative and Delicious - Our family of 6 adults had a wonderful cooking class with Chef David. He warmly welcomed us into his home and taught us about the history of authentic Mexican cooking. Thereafter, the cooking began! His instructions were clear, his support readily available and his recipes delicious. We highly recommend!
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Sharie_g
Oct 23, 2025
Very informative.... - Very informative. Excellent presentation. Very organized. Food was fabulous and we very much enjoyed helping prepare.
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Kkhabich
Aug 31, 2025
Amazing cooking school experience - Chef David was extremely knowledgeable in food science and Mexican food history. The dishes were amazing! We made four courses and used herbs from his garden. My knife skills improved immensely with his tutoring. HIGHLY RECOMMEND !
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Y3770avjenniferl
Aug 28, 2025
Best Part of Our Trip So Far - There’s a reason this has a 5-star average - Chef David is the real deal. Before the class, Chef David messaged me to check if the menu was what I want. We had a brief back and forth and he tweaked it to accommodate my dietary preferences, which was great.
When our class started, Chef David spent a while educating us on Mexican cuisine and foods that are and aren’t indigenous to various regions. He is super knowledgeable and it was fascinating.
Our food consisted of a nopales (cactus) salad, tortilla soup, enchiladas verdes, and red snapper. It was seriously the BEST food. It was a great experience and I highly recommend if you love good food.
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