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4h Cooking Class in Cuenca with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

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Cuenca, Ecuador
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    Sample Menu

    Starter

    Tortilla de Verde y Maduro con queso

    A savory blend of unripe and ripe plantains, lightly fried and topped with melted local cheese.

    Starter

    Patacones

    Crisp, double-fried green plantain slices with a hint of salt and a tangy dipping sauce.

    Starter

    Ceviche Jipijapa

    Fresh local fish marinated in citrus with tropical notes, offering a bright, coastal zing.

    Starter

    Locro de Papas

    A creamy potato soup unique to Cuenca’s style, topped with cheese and fresh avocado.

    Starter

    Mapanagua

    A traditional, invigorating beverage crafted with regional ingredients, delivering a crisp, refreshing finish.

    Starter

    Canelazo Drink

    A warming blend of sugarcane liquor, cinnamon, and fruit juice (like naranjilla), enjoyed hot, perfect for Quito’s mountain climate.

    Main

    Seco de Pollo

    Chicken slowly simmered with naranjilla juice, onions, and spices, yielding a tangy-sweet flavor that epitomizes southern Andean home cooking.

    Main

    Fritada

    Crispy pork bites seasoned with traditional spices and served with a refreshing curtido.

    Dessert

    Dulce de Babaco

    A luscious confection made from ripe babaco, balancing sweet and tangy flavors exquisitely.

    Dessert

    Espumilla

    A light, airy dessert with a delicate sweetness that offers a refreshing finish.

    What's Included

    • Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local host
    • All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided — nothing to bring
    • Full meal (appetizer, main dish, dessert) + unlimited drinks
    • Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
    • Small group for a personalized experience
    • 5-Star Experience Guarantee - or your money back
    • grautuities
    • pick or drop off not included

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Del Varayo & Huasipungo, Ecuador

      Our warm, knowledgeable instructor will be in our address to greet you and make sure you’re all set for a day of new flavours and local culture. His contact number and exact location will be sent by our booking manager.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Kids can enjoy tropical fruit juices and local soda.
    • Don't drink alcohol? We can make virgin versions of the drinks in our menu.
    • We can accommodate to your food allergies or intolerances... just tell us in advance.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 25 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Fun Experience in Cuenca

    Robert_G, Apr 2026
    It was such a great experience that the 4 hours flew by. We started by meeting Vanessa at Super AKI, where we walked through the aisles while she introduced us to a variety of Ecuadorian ingredients. From there, we took a quick 5 minute taxi ride to Vanessa’s lovely family home. When we arrived, her husband Andrés greeted us and we headed into the kitchen where all the ingredients were already set up. We prepared llapingachos, hot sauce, canelazo, shrimp ceviche, patacones, chicken stew with rice, and espumilla. By “we”, I mean Vanessa handled most of the heavy lifting, but we still got to be involved and learn along the way. Everything turned out delicious. We were completely stuffed by the end.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for such a detailed and lovely review. We are so happy you enjoyed the full experience with Vanessa and Andrés, from the market visit to the cooking and of course all that delicious food, and yes, always plenty to eat 😊 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta

    From $85.00

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 10 days in advance.

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