Top Cusco Cooking Classes

Take a break from sightseeing while still engaging with Peruvian culture with this small-group cooking class in Lima. Starting with a trip to the local San Pedro Market to pick up ingredients, learn about Peru's culinary heritage as you prepare a multi-course meal under guidance from a professional chef. Then, sit down to enjoy the dishes you have created, offering a unique alternative to a restaurant reservation.

Peru is often hailed as the culinary capital of Latin America, so there’s no better place to take a cooking class than Cusco. Rather than simply eating in a restaurant, this hands-on food workshop equips you with tips and tricks for getting traditional dishes such as *lomo saltado* and *papa a la huancaina* right at home.

The markets of Cusco are fascinating places to explore, but you'll have a much richer experience with a guide who can provide insights into Peruvian cuisine. This activity begins in the city's oldest market, where you can sample popular fruits, breads, and cheeses, as well as some desserts. Afterward, you'll learn to prepare three Peruvian dishes with a local chef.

Skip the restaurant reservation, and enjoy a hands-on way to discover Peru's food heritage with this small-group cooking class in Cusco. Starting with a trip to San Pedro Market to source fresh local ingredients, learn about flavor profiles and cooking techniques as you prepare a traditional meal. Well-suited for travelers looking for an alternative way to be immersed in Peruvian culture.

Peru is widely acknowledged as the culinary capital of Latin America, so there’s no better place to take a cooking class than Cusco. Take home recipes and memories after this food-focused experience, which teaches you to cook classic Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado (stewed beef), and a pisco sour cocktail.

Learn to prepare high-end Peruvian cuisine from market to table alongside a professional chef with this Peruvian cooking class. After shopping at a local market with a food-loving guide, head to a colonial-style home to prepare a 3-course lunch or dinner which could feature classic items such as ceviche, Pisco sours, and quinoa cooked to perfection. Polish off your meal with fresh fruits and local coffee.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

Immerse yourself in Peruvian culinary culture--and sample the best of Peru’s cuisine--with this small-group, hands-on cooking class held in Cusco. Prepare Peruvian favorites such as ceviche with fresh fish, as well as "lomo saltado," and Pisco Chilcano, a cocktail made of pisco and passion fruit juice.

Our Peruvian experience starts at San Pedro Market (door number 1), with a visit to this historical market. We will try some of the most exotic fruits of Peru and the famous products of Cusco. After that, we will walk to our Cooking-Studio, a traditional house from 1930. We start our experience preparing the most delicious cocktails with pisco and fresh fruits (bought in the local market we visited) You will learn to cook: lomo saltado, papa à la Huancaina, cocktail: pisco cocktail You will eat the traditional Dessert: Picarones Our class is full hands on and you will take part in all the preparation. After the class we will also send you the recepies, so then you can enjoy it with your family and friends. Notice: The Peruvian Cooking and cocktail class in Cusco are from 16:30 to 19:45 11:00Am to 14:15 Enjoy with us this beautiful cooking and cocktail class Private class is available, just let us know!

Immersed in the vibrant heart of Cusco, this craft chocolate experience invites you to explore the fascinating world of Peruvian cacao. Through a fun and creative session, you will get your hands dirty as you mold your very own chocolates, learning about the rich, intense flavors of jungle cacao. From sensory tastings to combining local ingredients like Maras salt and dried fruits, every step is designed to spark your creativity. At the end, take home your delicious chocolates—perfect for sharing or savoring all to yourself.

Uncover the flavors of Peru with a full-immersion culinary experience in Cusco. Begin your adventure at the vibrant San Pedro Market, where you'll explore a treasure trove of native ingredients and exotic fruits while learning about the rich Peruvian food culture. After the market tour, step into our cooking studio, where local chefs guide you through crafting a delicious menu featuring a refreshing mojito, traditional ceviche, iconic lomo saltado, and a pisco sour to finish. This hands-on class promises not just to tantalize your taste buds but also to enhance your culinary skills with fresh, local ingredients. - Duration: 4 hours of culinary exploration - Group and private tour options available - Maximum group size of 6 for an intimate experience - Meeting point at San Pedro Market entrance, Cusco

Discover the rich flavors and culinary heritage of Peruvian cuisine during a small-group cooking class at Marcelo Batata Restaurant in Cusco. Dive into Peru's flavors at a private market; create an array of typical Peruvian specialties such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and pisco sours; enjoy a selection of small-bite appetizers prepared by renowned chefs, and much more.

If you’re short on time but still want to deepen your understanding of Peruvian food, look no further than this express cooking class in Cusco—tailored for time-pressed travelers. You’ll enjoy personalized attention from your chef guide in a small group limited to only nine other foodies, as you master the techniques of classic Peruvian dishes and a famous pisco sour cocktail.

Experience the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine in an immersive 2-hour culinary adventure! Begin your journey with a hands-on session where you'll master the art of preparing ceviche, one of Peru’s most iconic and refreshing dishes. Next, delve into the Pisco's world, Peru’s renowned national spirit. Enjoy a guided tasting of pure Pisco and learn how to make Pisco's cocktails, gaining insights into its history and versatile use in drinks and cuisine. The experience continues with a practical session on cooking lomo saltado, a beloved Peruvian stir-fry that combines local ingredients with dynamic Wok techniques. This class is designed to be engaging and interactive, ensuring you’re actively involved in every step of the cooking process. In just 2 hours you will engage in our four steps course including Pisco tasting, Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco preparation and finally the preparing and cooking of two of Peru’s most emblematic dishes: Ceviche and Lomo Saltado.

Finding vegan cuisine can be tricky in Cusco, so learn to make it yourself with a small-group cooking class in Cusco. First, visit the traditional San Pedro market to shop and learn about ingredients. Afterward, prepare cocktails and several vegan versions of classic dishes, including causa limeña, cebiche, and tamal, which you can savor during the class. Recipes are provided after the experience.

Prepare classic Peruvian dishes in an open-air kitchen with a private Urubamba cooking class that goes beyond recipes to explore local ingredients and Peruvian cooking techniques. You’ll visit the Urubamba market, then cook alongside a passionate chef, making dishes such as ceviche, 'papa a la huancaína', local potatoes smothered in spicy sauce, 'tacu tacu,' rice and roasted beans, and 'lomo saltado,' marinated sirloin with onions and peppers.

Discover Peruvian culture and its culinary heritage in this small-group cooking class. Led by a local chef, enjoy an experience that starts with a market visit for fresh ingredients, then moves on to preparing four traditional dishes while savouring pisco sours. Well-suited for foodies and those looking to break up their sightseeing plans with a different type of activity.

Learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes during this 2-hour cooking class in Urubamba. Head to a local B&B just a 90-minute drive from Cusco and whip up some of the country’s most delicious dishes like ceviches, tacu-tacu, lomo saltado, a chifa, and more. Get tips and tricks from your host on how to recreate the dishes at home and enjoy the fruits of your labor with an ice cold drink.

In this interactive class, you'll learn how to make delicious chocolate truffles from scratch. A trained guide will guide you step by step, teaching you culinary techniques that you can use at home. You'll create your own truffles and customize them with a variety of toppings! While your truffles cool, you'll enjoy a delicious hot chocolate. At the end, you'll take home your creations to share or enjoy alone. A unique experience for chocolate lovers!

This half-day, chef-led, hands-on cooking class is designed to immerse you in Peruvian flavors and is the perfect way to spend a day in Cusco before or after adventures in the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. Learn about Peru's regional ingredients, practice cooking techniques, and prepare classic Peruvian dishes and cocktails including ceviche (marinated and seasoned raw fish), causa (potato terrine), and pisco sours made with Peru's national distilled alcohol.

Skip crowded taxi lines and avoid navigating confusing public transport systems with this shared transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ) to your hotel. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, your transfer is synced to your flight's arrival time, so there's no time wasted waiting around for a ride.

Sample the chocolate delights of Cusco by making them yourself with this interactive class at Chocomuseo. You’ll keep costs down and meet some new people in this small group class. You’ll learn all about the chocolate manufacturing process, and about its history in Peru. Then you can choose dark or milk chocolate, and make your own sweet creation.

Satsify your sweet tooth during a hands-on Cusco chocolate making workshop that lets you delve deeper into the Peruvian city’s culinary heritage. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, this compact experience lets you create your own sweet souvenir that’ll feel much more personalized than just buying chocolate at the airport.