PERU · COOKING CLASSES IN LIMA
This is the shortlist worth sending to whoever you are travelling with: 15 cooking classes in Lima, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hands-on Lima cooking class in Miraflores. Make Causa de Pollo, Ceviche Limeño, learn pisco history, sip a Pisco Sour, take recipes home.
“I genuinely had the most fun ever at this cooking class. Giuliano is amazing and patient and really great at what he does. The food tastes great and it’s a beautiful space. PLEASE go check this out.”
A 4-hour Lima market tour plus hands-on Peruvian cooking class with exotic fruit tasting, meals, and hotel pickup for $65.
“A fabulous introduction to the Peruvian culture. It was a lovely way to learn about cooking traditions and a perfect opportunity to taste a variety of delicious Peruvian food. A very well organised tour.”
Chef-led Peruvian cooking class in Lima: make ceviche, lomo saltado, causa, dessert, and Pisco Sour in a small group for $75.
“Rafael was a wonderful host and chef. He helped us create 3 traditional Peruvian dishes, pisco sour, and a surprise desert at the end. With each dish he explained the history of the food as well as his personal connections to the dish. He definitely has one the of the best lomo Saltado in Lima! Definitely a must do in Lima!”
Hands-on cooking in Miraflores, Lima. Make 4 Peruvian dishes, sip your own pisco sour, and eat the lunch you created with a small group.
“Good way to experience the quintessential food/drinks of Peru while enjoying the atmosphere in the barranco neighborhood”
Lima market tour and Peruvian cooking class with 35+ fruit tastings and a hands-on 4-course lunch, finished with a pisco sour.
“Well, I didn’t have the option for 10 stars, but that’s how I would rate our experience with Christian. What a high quality, up scale, informative, and fun time. The market tour and fruit tasting was exceptional, don’t skip that part. Then the cooking and eating adventure was just fun and delicious. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves food, fun, and learning about a different culture. Fabulous experience.”
Lima market tour in Surquillo plus a hands-on cooking class, pisco cocktail, and a two-course meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“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.”
Miraflores cooking class: make tuna tartar and ceviche, taste 10 pisco flavors, and learn pisco sour with owner Jose Antonio.
“My husband and I (and our world traveling dog!) had the BEST experience with Maria and her husband Jose Antonio who welcomed us and made us feel like fast friends. We booked their ceviche and Pisco sour cooking class. They have their own space with a kitchen space, full bar and a lovely seating area so you feel at home! We started with a nice little intro video to explain the different regions of Peru and their vast gastronomy. Afterwards we got to sample a few of their piscos which they make themselves in a small factory in Ica. They were delicious! After that we made a tuna tartare, followed…”
Private Lima cooking with Chef Hector Aguilar. Shop ingredients, learn Pisco Sour, cook a 3-course Peruvian menu, then eat with fruit tasting.
“Hector is absolutely awesome. We have had the best day today trying lots of Peruvian food and Pisco sours. Hector has lots of anecdotes about his previous time in Australia, and around the world. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Be sure to follow the directions and you will find the cooking school pretty easily.”
A full-day Lima tour with a Surquillo market buy-in, a chef-led cooking class in ceramic pots, pisco, and guided old-city walking.
“What an amazing day! My guide, Jose picked me up early!!! and asked me to pick one of three appetizers and one of three entrees. I chose cerviche and a beef dish. On the way to the market, I got to ask all sorts of questions about life in Peru. The market was great- Jose showed me all sorts of fruit and vegetables that I'd never see before. As we walked, looked and chatted, our chef, Nindi went around and bought the ingredients for our lunch. At the kitchen, Jose and I chopped and and talked while Nindi supervised. All the fruits we'd seen in the market were there for…”
Hands-on ceviche cooking class in Miraflores plus pisco sour lesson with Chef Hector, recipe e-book included.
“Before the tour Hector was quick to respond to e-mails and helpful with directions to the cooking class. The class was located in a beautiful open space / garden with all utensils and ingredients fresh from the market. He showed us and explained all the steps allowing us we were a total of 6 people to follow the recipes and techniques. All in all the class was really fun, informative and we ended up sharing a nice meal with pisco sours, what more to ask! Thanks Hector and see you around the world!”
Lima cooking workshop plus Magic Water Circuit light show, with hotel pickup. Learn ceviche and pisco sour you can make at home.
“It was a very interesting cooking workshop. The guide, José, and the chef, Miguel, explained very well how to make a good ceviche and Pisco Sour. Both were very friendly and answered a lot of questions we had. It was a very nice and hygienic restaurant in the old town. The guide made sure we arrived at the park safely and on time for the fountain show. He made sure we got a good spot for watching the show and explained some context for us. Since we booked the tour only one day ahead there seemed to be a problem with the availability of a guide for our chosen date.…”
Market tastings and a hands-on Lima cause and ceviche class at La Herradura, with Pacific views and pisco sour, about 4 hours.
“This was a fantastic experience in a gorgeous location. We were invited into the commercial kitchen as part of the class and had the opportunity to follow the Chef Roberto’s steps for making the perfect lomo saltado. Nicolás, our guide, gave us a tour of various markets and provided insightful historical context.”
Lima cooking class in Miraflores: cook Papa a la Huancaína and Lomo Saltado, then learn Pisco Sour and Chilcano with a local chef.
“Great experience! Camila was very friendly, informative, and fun to hang out with! I went solo to this class and had a great time! The food was amazing and some of the best food I had on my trip!”
Lima market shopping and a hands-on cooking class with ceviche and causa, plus exotic fruit tasting, in a small group. Pickup included.
“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!”
Learn Tiradito and Pisco Sour at Cala, then enjoy a terrace lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Barranco, Lima, for $90.
“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.”
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