PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 cooking classes worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Taste Cusco with a small-group market walk, pisco cocktails, and hands-on cooking of ceviche, causa limeña, and quinoa tamal.
“Nice exploring the market with a local guide/chef... it's a long afternoon but very rich experience!”
Cusco market tour then cook Peru’s rocoto relleno, causa rellena, pisco cocktails, and choose your main dish with dietary options.
“The market tour was very insightful, we could try local fruits and cheeses and the food we prepared (in our case veggie ceviche, saltado and stuffed peppers) was delicious, as was the pisco sour. Had a great time, would recommend this to anyone who can hold a kitchen knife:)”
Small-group Lima food tour with Surquillo market fruit tasting plus a 4-course Peruvian cooking class at SkyKitchen.
“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…”
Lima market tour plus cooking class in Surquillo: guided tasting, causa and ceviche, pisco cocktail, 2-course meal, recipes.
“Great experience with Dasha at the market. She really knew her fruits and was very nice. Arriving at the cooking school we were served drinks and tried fruits from the market as she explained each one. After we made step by step each dish guided by local chef Camila Don’t miss this activity next time…”
Hands-on Miraflores cooking class making tuna tartar, secret Lima ceviche, and a custom Pisco Sour from 10 flavors.
“An amazing, warm, and authentic Peruvian cooking experience! We wanted a genuine taste of Peru, and this workshop delivered. It was more than just cooking; it was a vibrant, personal journey. The hosts, a local couple, welcomed us into their home with open arms. Their passion for Peruvian food and culture was infectious. From the…”
Private Andean cooking class in Cusco with market walk, marination, tamales, uchucuta sauce, chicha tasting, and pisco cocktails.
“Great experience with kid and grandparents. We went for the 10am English class and it was perfect for lunch. We made two delicious courses and cocktails. We learned so much about Perus agriculture and food. Chef Fernando was great with kids - he played kids music, had mocktails and assisted them with cooking. Highly highly…”
Cook a 3-course Peruvian meal with Maido’s former creative chef in Lima. Learn Pisco Sour, enjoy fruit tasting, and visit Huaca Pucllana.
“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.”
Vegan Peruvian cooking class in Cusco with San Pedro Market visit and two pisco cocktails. Make vegan ceviche, causa, quinoa tamal.
“It was a highlight of our Peru trip. It was such a fun vibe! As a vegan it was great to learn how to make Peruvian dishes!”
Shop San Pedro Market, learn authentic Peruvian dishes, raise a handmade pisco sour, then eat your own Cusco dinner.
“We had a phenomenal experience during our Cusco cooking class!! Loved the market trip, making piscos and especially Ceviche!”
Cusco market tour and hands-on Peruvian cooking class with pisco tasting, lunch, and expert guidance from chef Ronald for $65.
“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”
