Quito Private & All Inclusive Cooking Class with Certified Chef

Quito, Ecuador

4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a delicious and enriching class in traditional Ecuadorian cuisine. After a welcome drink, head to the market in the historic center with a local chef and select ingredients for three typical regional dishes: Locro Quiteño, Encocado and chocolate soup. Learn the history of each dish as you peel, cut, season and mix. Afterward, enjoy the fruit of your labor on the host’s lovely patio.

Learn to make cook like an Ecuadorian with an enriching half-day class
Visit Quito’s historic center and shop at a local market with a chef
Cook three traditional dishes and enjoy them in an atmospheric setting
A welcome drink and meal are included in the cost of your lesson

Sample Menu

Starter

Ecuadorian Potato Soup

Ecuadorian Potato Soup (Locro de Papa) with avocado and cheese.

Main

Fish & Shrimp in Coconut Sauce

Fish & Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Encocado) with fried plantains.

Dessert

Chocolate Soup

Chocolate soup with fruit tasting

What's Included

Professional chef (Spanish speaking with basic English).
Visit to the market.
Materials needed for the cooking class.
Guided lunch with soft drinks or juice.
Lunch

Lunch at Altamira Restaurant
Transportation to and from the restaurant.

Optional tips for the guide.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Private transportation from and to your hotel in the Quito Urban Zone.

Operating hours
.11:30

What To Expect

Quito Old Town

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
The operator cannot take any responsibility for any illnesses or missed meals & tours due to an illness.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
It is also possible to combine this tour with a half day city tour. If you are with a group of 6 and more you can also customize the start time. Please contact us for more info.

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 9 reviews

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The class was a very good...

Kyle_G, Jun 2023

The class was a very good experience! We started at the central market, tasting some local food along the way. Afterwords we went to the restaurant where I was able to prepare three dishes to eat. It was incredible food that I hope to make back at home!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Kyle, Thank you so much for sharing your trip experience after traveling with us! We appreciate it and we are so glad you had such a wonderful time!

Person service and a great time

JeriAnn_D, Apr 2022

Great service and great hosts. Food was fun to prepare and the team was very prepared. We enjoyed not only being able to cook, but to also share cultural information and practice our Spanish. Only down side - instructions are where to meet were not clear, so be sure to confirm ahead. Also, it would have been nice to get a copy recipes that we made. That said - we had a blast and I would definitely recommend this if you have an afternoon to spare.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Many thanks for your great review! We are happy you had a great time with us.

Great experience!

Deb_R, Dec 2021

Great experience. Vanessa and Rose did a great job! Food was delicious and can’t wait to make for the rest of our family!

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your great review. We are glad to know that everything was delicious and fun for you and your family. Regards

This is an experience you don't want to skip

David M, Dec 2019

My wife and I took this cooking class with Chef Edwin. While in Ecuador, we went to the Galapagos, the Amazon Rainforest, and celebrated the Fiestas de Quito. This was arguably one of our top experiences on the trip. Chef Edwin is very hospital and multilingual. He spent the first part making sure we were comfortable and plan out the menu with us. When we were ready, we took a tour of the markets where he and locals buy their groceries. Along the way, he shared and explained the Ecuadorian culture and history and asked us about ourselves. He taught us about the local fruits at the beginning of the tour and then at the end had use find specific fruits ourselves in a market as a quiz (so make sure you're paying attention). Back at the restaurant, the cooking setup was in a beautiful style building (similar to Andalusian style homes in Spain). Chef Edwin taught us new techniques and recipes for cooking, preparing, and displaying food that blew us away. And at the end, we got to have the food in a special and intimate setting. I highly encourage you to take this class if you want to take part in an experience (not just vacation observing), have an interest in food, an interest in a group activity, or an interest in culture.