Top Lima Food & Drink Classes

Go beyond the restaurants, and enjoy a more hands-on way to learn about Peruvian cuisine, thanks to this small-group cooking class in Lima. Hosted by a chef guide, learn to make a 4-course meal of traditional dishes—such as ceviche, causa, and lomo saltado—and practice your mixology skills with a pisco sour lesson. Then, sit down to savor your tasting-menu-style meal, and walk away with new culinary skills and insider knowledge.

This hands-on culinary adventure is led by a professional chef. Learn to make beloved traditional dishes including lomo saltado (sauteed beef and vegetables on rice with French fries), causa Limeña (a terrine of seasoned mashed potato and other fillings), and chicha morada (a corn-based non-alcoholic beverage) in a relaxed atmosphere using traditional pots and techniques. Finally, enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped create!

Get hands-on experience preparing some of Peru’s most iconic dishes and shopping at a local market during this Lima cooking class. First stop by the market to pick out fresh meat and produce, discovering the incredible diversity of ingredients in Peruvian cuisine. Then head to the kitchen choosing to prepare a choice of fish, chicken, beef or vegetarian dish like ‘Ceviche’ learning the necessary steps in fun, relaxed atmosphere. Your cooking excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport (for most areas of Lima), professional chef instructor, snacks and either lunch or dinner.

Prepare an authentic Peruvian meal from scratch with this small-group Lima cooking class. Begin with a market tour and fruit tasting that introduces you to a wide variety of fresh ingredients—including 35 different fruits—and then head to the kitchen to cook a 4-course meal under the careful instruction from your guide. At the end of the class, enjoy your meal with a Pisco sour.

Peru is recognized as one of the World's Top Gastronomy countries. This is your chance to discover why it is so special! In this cooking class we will explore the rich and vibrant Peruvian cuisine, we will cook the most popular Peruvian dishes: Lomo Saltado and Causa. A fascinating mix of Peruvian flavors and cooking techniques. Together, these dishes offer a true taste of the diversity and deep flavor of Peruvian food.

Prepare two classic Peruvian menu items—a Pisco sour and ceviche—at a Peruvian cooking class in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima. You’ll learn the secrets behind balancing the simple ingredients of a Pisco sour and achieving ceviche’s super-fresh flavor; it’s a fun, hands-on activity that you can recreate in your home kitchen.

The experience is made in our home where we exhibit many pieces of Peruvian art and that help us tell our stories. We are producers of pisco, we have our own factory in the province of Ica! Therefore, you can try many varieties and make your own pisco sour with the flavor of your choice and that you will surely not find in any restaurant in the city! We are constantly traveling throughout Peru and Jose Antonio is a Professional Chef, so we will give you unique tips of restaurants, local places and secret sites so you can customize and improve your trip within our country. At the end of the experience, we have a surprise!

Lima has been dubbed one of the world’s best cities for food and this small-group cooking experience in Miraflores guides you through some of Peru’s best dishes. Follow along with your instructor and create a delicious meal with fresh, Peruvian dishes. Learn background information on your creations and then tuck into a 4-course meal with your group and instructor.

Experience a more authentic, less-touristy side of Lima during this half-day, small-group walking tour through the city’s Chorillos and Barranco neighborhoods. Observe the hum of activity in ‘fish town,’ a section of Chorillos that hosts a fish market and a cast of local fishermen, before heading to the nearby cliffs to sample some local snacks. Continue to the increasingly trendy Barranco area to admire colorful mansions and hip art galleries.

Prepare the most popular Peruvian dishes: Lomo Saltado and Causa Limeña. We will show you how to cook your own Peruvian food. This class is for people who love traditional food and want to do it at home! You will love the relaxed atmosphere without boring demonstrations because we believe in the practical approach. We will all prepare an authentic Peruvian dish to seduce your palate and then enjoy your achievements. For cooking, we use ceramic pots, just as our ancestors did (Inkas). This way we will keep all the natural flavour.

It includes fruit tasting in the market, then the ingredients for the Pisco Sour, Causa Limeña and Ceviche fish. The tasting of fruits, ceviche and the cause are equivalent to a full lunch. Restrictions that can be addressed: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Seafood allergy

Discover Lima's best side on this guided evening tour of the city. Dress up for cocktails at a trendy beachfront bar, enjoy gourmet dining at a restaurant inside of a 2,500-year-old archaeological complex, and finish up with a walking tour of the bohemian Barranco district en route to dessert. This tour includes all food, drinks, and transportation, ensuring a night to remember.

Master the professional techniques for creating the perfect ceviche, pisco sour, and other Peruvian classics during a small-group cooking class led by a former star chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Under the careful guidance of your expert instructor, you’ll prepare a traditional 3-course meal. Possible dishes include lomo saltado, aji de gallina, and shrimp causa.

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about every step of the chocolate-making process, including roasting the beans, removing the husk, grinding the nibs and refining the paste in a ‘melangeur.’ You’ll then get to create your very own chocolate with your choice of ingredients, leaving with a delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients, a chocolate drink tasting and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Peru during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Peruvian cuisine from your instructor. Get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on a Pisco Sour. Enjoy a true taste of Peru beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Peruvian cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who likes to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

Taste your way through historic Lima on an evening food tour that combines local landmarks with a series of food and drink tastings. Since Lima draws foods and traditions from all around the country, you’ll have the chance to try a wide range of treats, with a local guide to help find the very best versions among the overwhelming options in the city center.

Immerse yourself in the cultural and nutritional richness of the Peruvian Andes with this class specializing in Andean breads, where tradition and health are found in every preparation. Throughout the session, you'll learn to make three types of artisanal bread that highlight native ingredients and superfoods from the region: coca leaf, purple corn, and multicolored quinoa seeds.

Master the art of crafting Pisco Sour and Passion Fruit Sour in this fun, hands-on class. You'll experience the essence of Peru’s vibrant cocktail culture! Be prepared to enjoy, taste and be happy.

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop, the MOST HIGHLY REVIEWED Company in Peru. Our Huge Luxury Buses are almost double the size of any other company offering this tour. We are the ONLY company offering Free High Speed Wi-Fi, which is hugely important for the long journey to and from Lima. Visit the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, Peru’s “Mini-Galápagos,” where sealions, penguins, and countless seabirds thrive in their natural habitat. Learn how Peruvian pisco is made during a visit to a vineyard and taste the different varieties of pisco, an authentic introduction to Peru’s national spirit. Experience the desert oasis of Huacachina, dune buggy and sandboarding with the best local company in Huacachina, all timed perfectly for a spectacular sunset toast in the desert. Onboard local Peruvian hosts who will share stories about life in Peru you won’t find in guidebooks. Don’t Be a Typical Tourist… Discover the Real Peru with Peru Hop!

What sets this private experience apart from any standard tasting in Lima: • THE CENTRAL CONNECTION: Taste 5 premium Peruvian boutique wines, including 2 exclusive labels featured on the current wine list at Central (Ranked as the #1 Restaurant in the World). • HIGH-ALTITUDE TERROIRS: Discover Peru's hidden, award-winning boutique vineyards. While the world knows Pisco, you will explore the rare, high-altitude wine valleys that rarely export their production. • ARTISANAL ANDEAN PAIRINGS: Each pour is perfectly paired with 5 premium, handcrafted artisanal cheeses from the Andes and purified Socosani mineral water to cleanse your palate. • 100% PRIVATE & EXPERT-LED: Enjoy a fully private, interactive 1.5-hour session with a knowledgeable professional sommelier in a relaxed atmosphere. No prior wine expertise needed! • DOOR-TO-DOOR COMFORT: Includes hassle-free private hotel pickup and return service.

With centuries of colonial history and exciting flavors shared down the generations, Lima is an vibrant city where adventure hides round every corner. On this walking tour, explore the streets and markets of Lima as your guide brings the city’s history to life, and sample the street food snacks the locals love. With pickup and drop-off at your centrally located Lima hotel included, mingle with Lima’s residents and see the best of the city with ease.

Discover Peru’s rich gastronomy during this private cooking class and market tour in Lima. Pick up the ingredients for your class at the market and sample some of Peru’s exotic produce. Then head to a local restaurant to make your delicious Peruvian meal from start to finish. A typical menu is ceviche—the national dish—a traditional main dish, and a pisco sour—the national drink.

Calling all active travelers, this half-day tour allows you to escape the city and immerse yourself in Lima’s coastal landscapes. In a small group limited to eight, cycle along El Malecon, a cliffside walkway that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, before hiking to the summit of El Morro hill for spectacular city views. All equipment and bottled water are included.