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The 10 most popular cooking classes in Lima, with prices, durations and a clear sense of what each one is actually like.
Hand-cook classic Lima dishes with a small chef-led group, learn Peru’s food history, and make Causa, ceviche, and a Pisco Sour.
“Dasha is such an expert chef who walked us through Peruvian food, their secrets, and the best hints to cook and prepare it properly. Highly recommended!”
Lima’s Surquillo market and Miraflores cooking studio pair hands-on Peruvian dishes with exotic fruit and potato tasting for $65.
“What an incredible and magical cooking experience with Aaron and Marco. We kicked off the tour by a market tour and buying ingredients. We were told what are the options and the classics of Peruvian food. We then proceeded to the kitchen which is an opening kitchen and dining room with an incredible view. Plenty…”
Chef Rafael’s small-group Lima class: make ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, dessert, plus Pisco Sour and a cocktail.
“This was an excellent activity. The chef was knowledgeable and explained things clearly. Highly recommended!”
Hands-on 4-course Peruvian cooking class in Lima’s Miraflores: make causa, cebiche, lomo saltado, picarones and pisco sour.
“We were involved in the making process and then got down to eating. I've eaten lomo saltado all my life. The one we made there, ranks at the top. You eat each course as soon as you are done with it. I would recommend this.”
Taste 35+ fruits at Lima’s Surquillo market, then cook a 4-course Peruvian lunch at SkyKitchen with a pisco sour.
“Educational class which also allowed us to immerse ourselves in Peruvian culture. This class allowed us to identify foods as we continued our travels through South America.”
Surquillo market tour plus a Lima cooking class to make causa and ceviche, with a pisco cocktail and recipes. Pickup included.
“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…”
Miraflores cooking class tasting 10 pisco flavors, then making ceviche and tuna tartar plus Pisco Sour for $40 in 2.5 hours.
“Incredible experience. Suitable for coeliac / gluten free individuals looking for an authentic experience and tasting of Peruvian cuisine. The hosts are very skilled and informative. We loved this experience, thank you!”
Private Lima cooking class with Chef Hector Aguilar: market trip, Pisco Sour skills, a ceviche-led 3-course meal, e-book included.
“Hector did a great job teaching us all about Peruvian cooking and food. We did this on our first day in Peru and the rest of the trip we were saying, "Oh we know about this!" As we are at restaurants. The food you make is also amazingly delicious at the end! Can't wait to…”
Lima full-day food tour: Surquillo market, hands-on Peruvian cooking with chef Nindi, pisco stops, catacombs, and 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…”
Hands-on Lima class in Miraflores where you learn ceviche from scratch and make your own Pisco Sour with Chef Hector.
“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…”
