Top Peru Cooking Classes - page 4

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!

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.

Learn to make a classic Peruvian cocktail during this mixology class at Hotel B, in Lima’s stylish Barranco neighborhood. Not only will you have a chance to mix drinks alongside a skilled bartender, you’ll experience a century-old mansion that’s now a luxury hotel. Each cocktail you make will be paired with delicious snack.

In the morning, arrive at Cala, a restaurant that offers a privileged view and location by the sea. Here, you participate in a demonstration class for a delicious Tiradito and the famous Pisco Sour. Tiradito is a Peruvian dish similar to ceviche, but it is made with fresh fish sliced thinly and marinated in lemon juice and chili, without onions. The Pisco Sour is an iconic Peruvian cocktail made with pisco, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg whites, and Angostura bitters. After the class, lunch is served on the terrace of Cala, where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean while savoring a typical Peruvian dish of your choice.

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

This activity is special because it offers an authentic, hands-on Pachamanca experience prepared using traditional underground cooking techniques. Travelers are guided by local chefs and actively participate in the process, learning about Andean ingredients and ancestral traditions. The experience takes place in a natural setting near Cusco, away from crowds, allowing for a deeper cultural connection. More than just a meal, it is a communal ritual that honors Pachamama (Mother Earth) and provides a meaningful way to experience Peru’s living culinary heritage.

This isn’t just a cooking class — it’s a cultural immersion. You’ll cook iconic Peruvian dishes in a warm, local setting, using fresh ingredients and learning stories behind every bite. It’s hands-on, authentic, and full of flavor!

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.

This incredible package pairs two of the most treasured Peruvian cultural activities: cooking and textile weaving. Based on reviews from past guests, this fun and interactive experience just might be the highlight of your time in Peru. The views are stunning, and you’ll be treated like family. Plus, when you visit ANDEAN COLORS, you’ll also be supporting our mission—to help single Peruvian mothers who have survived difficult circumstances but are now using their artisan skills to create new opportunities for their children. ANDEAN COLORS is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Dive deep into the delicious world of Peruvian cooking during this half-day cooking experience in Cusco. Shop for ingredients at the San Pedro Market and learn to make Peru’s national drink—the pisco sour—before your class. Then, get your hands dirty to prepare a delicious 3-course meal of typical Peruvian dishes, with help from your instructor, that you can enjoy with a drink in hand.

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.

Peru is hailed as the culinary capital of Latin America, so there’s no better place to master making local cuisine than Cusco. During this hands-on experience, you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your chef in a small group limited to only 12 other food lovers. Plus, you’ll enjoy a pisco tasting to whet your appetite before you start cooking *lomo saltado*, perhaps Peru’s most famous dish.

You will meet the host at the Metropolitano Station of Angamos in Miraflores and use the public transportation to get to La Victoria, a populous district . There you will visit a typical market, cook with a couple of young limeños two traditional dishes: causa and ceviche, and share with them an unforgettable lunch in their apartment. Their apartment is in the 30th floor of a high rise building so you will have a chance to see an amazing overview of Lima, the Peruvian capital.

Work with pure Chuncho cacao—a Natural Patrimony of Peru sourced from small, independent farms in Quillabamba, including the coffee-growing relatives of your host, Walther Silva. By joining us, you directly support local farmers and continue a family lineage of traditional Andean agriculture. You are guided by Juanita Hufnagel, a 2-time Hatun Karpay Initiate and Advanced Shamanic Practitioner specializing in soul retrieval and somatic integration. An award-winning author and TRE-Certified specialist, she bridges ancient tradition with modern nervous system regulation. Co-facilitated by Walther Silva, a native Peruvian IFBB-certified holistic coach and founder of FitAndes. Walther integrates professional athletic discipline with advanced breathwork and meditation, specializing in high-altitude performance and mindful movement. Together, they offer a trauma-informed, intimate space that honors the journey of the plant from the high jungle to your heart.

Meet your Hosts We are Gisela and Tony, founders of Sumaq Ñawi, a Cusco-based project that shares Peru through its food, traditions, and local culture. We believe that cooking and sharing a meal is one of the best ways to connect with people and understand a place. Gisela is passionate about conscious cooking and local ingredients, while Tony (Pawkarmayta) is a Cusco artist deeply connected to Andean traditions. Together, we invite you to discover Peru through its flavors, stories, and hospitality.

Live an unforgettable experience preparing some of the most emblematic dishes of Peruvian food such as ceviche, causa stuffed with chicken and lomo saltado. This tour begins by buying vegetables in a Miraflores market and tasting some exotic fruits and then heading to the kitchen with our chef in charge of this cooking class, where we will learn all the necessary steps and ingredients in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, we will also learn to make the Pisco sour. This cooking excursion includes private transportation to and from the hotel, professional chef instruction, tour guide, supplies for cooking class, shopping for vegetables, fruits. (He eats everything prepared).