Top Peru Cooking Classes

A night of culinary delight awaits in Lima, where talented Peruvian chefs guide you through the vibrant flavors of Lomo Saltado and Papa a la Huancaína. This hands-on cooking class offers an authentic experience, allowing you to mix classic cocktails like Pisco Sour and Chilcano while soaking up the rich culinary stories behind these iconic dishes. Connect with fellow food enthusiasts and enjoy the lively atmosphere as you create and savor your own Peruvian feast.

Learn to cook like a local during a cooking class in a Peruvian home. Perfect for food-focused travelers, this experience includes a tour of Ollantaytambo Market—exploring with your guide allows you to overcome the language barrier and discover products that you may otherwise have missed—and a hands-on workshop where you’ll create several Peruvian dishes.

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.

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!

At La Barra de Jackili, we not only teach recipes, we create experiences. The Peruvian Food Class is unique because it combines the authenticity of traditional flavors with the warm and close atmosphere of a restaurant specializing in fish, seafood and Creole food. Here you will learn step by step how to prepare iconic dishes like fresh ceviche, causa and the classic Pisco Sour, guided by passionate chefs who share secrets and techniques you won’t find in a recipe book. Unlike other classes, you will live Peru through its aromas, histories and tradition, using fresh ingredients selected from the day and enjoying each preparation in a space that celebrates culture. More than a class, it is a sensory journey to the heart of Peruvian cuisine, where you are the protagonist.

This isn’t just another food tour, it’s your backstage pass to Lima’s street-food soul. Loved by travelers from around the world and often praised as the highlight of their Peru trip, this crawl blends authentic tastings with storytelling, culture, and connection. Over the course of the evening, you’ll sample Peru’s most iconic bites, gooey picarones dripping with chancaca syrup, zesty ceviche fresh from the market, smoky anticuchos grilled over charcoal, each prepared by family-run vendors who have guarded their recipes for decades. Every stop is hand-picked, no tourist traps, only the stalls locals swear by. More than flavors, you’ll discover how Andean roots and coastal traditions fused to create Peru’s world-famous cuisine. And your guide knows every vendor by name, turning tastings into genuine encounters.

Lima has been dubbed the world’s best city for food and this small-group cooking experience in Miraflores guides you through some of Peru’s best dishes. Follow along with your expert local guide and make the most exquisite Peruvian dishes with fresh ingredients. Learn background information on your creations and then tuck into a 3-course meal with your professional guide and chef.

Visit a bustling market, discover Peru’s culinary heritage, and even learn how to make some of its most beloved, traditional dishes during this hands-on cooking class. After meeting your guide, venture to Cusco’s vibrant San Pedro Market, and discover the bounty of fresh ingredients on display. Afterwards, head to the kitchen and don your aprons. With your instructor’s guidance, learn to prepare several Peruvian dishes, including ceviche. Finally, sit down to enjoy your multi-course dinner, complete with a homemade pisco sour.

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.

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.

What makes Lima Airport Kitchen unique? We transform your layover into an unforgettable culinary adventure! Forget the crowded terminal lounges. We provide a seamless experience with complimentary private door-to-door transportation to ensure you never miss your flight. Join us in our stunning rooftop studio, where you’ll master iconic Peruvian dishes and craft the perfect Pisco Sour, all while enjoying breathtaking, panoramic views of the Jorge Chávez airport runway. Whether you are arriving or connecting, we turn your travel downtime into a delicious, relaxing, and cultural journey. Don't just wait at the gate—savor your time in Peru! Beyond cooking, we dive into Peruvian history, culture, and our region's rich gastronomy. Taste exotic endemic fruits and local beverages. We proudly offer delicious options for vegetarians and vegans too! Whether connecting or arriving, we turn your travel downtime into an unforgettable cultural journey.

Discover the secrets of Peruvian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class in Miraflores, Lima. Learn to prepare three iconic dishes: Amazonian-inspired cebiche, causa limeña, and lomo saltado, guided by a professional chef. Complete your culinary experience with traditional Peruvian cocktails, including the famous Pisco Sour, and enjoy a delicious journey through Peru’s flavors, culture, and culinary traditions.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Peru during a small-group BBQ class in Cusco. Learn about the local flavors, ingredients, and fire-cooking techniques that shape Peruvian cuisine from your instructor. Get hands-on as you prepare several authentic dishes over the grill while sipping on a Pisco Sour. Enjoy a true taste of Peru beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Peruvian cuisine than you would by only eating out - Small-group format allows for a more personal experience - Ideal for food lovers and anyone who enjoys cooking over fire - Enjoy bottomless drinks while you cook

Accompanied by a passionate local chef, you'll explore markets to select fresh ingredients before diving into the hands-on preparation of regional dishes. With your hands in the dough, you will learn authentic techniques and culinary secrets, culminating in a delicious tasting of your creations together with your classmates. This tour provides not only new culinary skills, but also an unforgettable connection to culture through food. Embark on this unique and tasty dining experience!

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.

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.

You don’t need to taste too many dishes in Cusco to see why Peru is hailed as the culinary capital of Latin America. This private cooking class introduces you to traditional techniques that can help you recreate Peruvian classics back home to impress family and friends. Rather than sharing your guide’s attention among many others, you’ll get one-to-one instruction throughout.

Kitchen with a certified chef at Le Cordon Bleu : local market, tuk tuk, ceviche, causa, sautéed loin and pisco sour. Closure with live Peruvian party. Small group, max. 8 people

This tour is a great opportunity for those who already like to try different flavors, you will like the way we created this activity for you. Visit a local market, try the famous ceviche and causa. It is the perfect combination of fun and learning. Your morning starts with a morning coffee to at “Terrua” coffee shop with a brief explanation about the coffee in Peru. Then we will continue to the Surquillo market, where we will taste different local fruits, where the most outstanding is the lucuma, the best way to consume it is in smoothies and desserts. At the end, Chef Gonzalo del Risco and the team at the "Maraparte" restaurant will teach us how to prepare two of the most representative dishes of Peruvian gastronomy, Ceviche and Causa! You can also taste "Chicha Morada" a traditional drink from Peru. Non-alcoholic and prepared with a base of purple corn, one of the many super foods that we can find in our country.

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

Lima is often hailed as the culinary capital of Latin America, so there’s no better place to feast on wine and cheese than here. This private sommelier-led experience is designed to deepen your knowledge of unique high-altitude Peruvian wines and promises undivided attention from your expert guide.

Argentine roast, by tradition, is a ritual of fire, meat and patience, where it is shared among friends for long hours. In this experience, Chef Jonathan Cepeda shares with you very traditional homemade dishes from Argentina, along with kitchen secrets inherited from his grandmother, so you can live the roast authentically and completely. Accompanied by the grill, you learn how to prepare the classic chimichurri, the Argentine Creole sauce, the steak patty repulgue, and step by step, how to put on the grill two typical cuts: steak chorizo and strip roast. You enjoy all this with traditional Argentine drinks and finish with a spectacular dessert. In addition, you are only two blocks from the iconic seawall of San Bartolo Sur, where you can watch the sunset and walk in total tranquility.

Discover the Magic of Peruvian Cacao in the Heart of Cusco Welcome to a unique experience that connects history, spirituality, and gastronomy! I am a guide specialized in Peruvian origin cacao, and I invite you to a workshop where you will explore every stage of this "food of the gods." What will you live? Introduction to the world of cocoa: Its history in Peru (origin of the first cocoa 3000 years ago!) and its cultural importance. Hands-on process: peel, grind, and mix with honey and milk to create your own chocolate. Spiritual ceremony: Cacao masks and group connection. Premium Cata: Differences between Chuncho (fine cocoa from Cusco) and commercial varieties. Ethical and sustainable cocoa We work with communities in Quillabamba and VRAEM, using ancestral methods free of exploitation. Peruvian cocoa is Natural Heritage and here you will learn why it is unique: from its careful fermentation (key to floral notes) to its impact on the local economy.

Step into the heart of Peruvian culture with our Pisco Sour Experience Class in Lima! This immersive workshop invites you to explore the rich world of Peru’s national drink. Start by tasting pure pisco and learning to distinguish its unique aromas and varieties. Then, under the guidance of a local expert, mix your very own Pisco Sour while uncovering the cocktail’s fascinating history and cultural roots. You’ll also sample creative twists on the classic recipe—each with its own story and flavor. Fun, interactive, and delicious, this is a must-do for cocktail lovers and curious travelers alike!