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Private Andean Cooking Class, Pachamanca

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cusco, Peru
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

This half-day, chef-led, hands-on cooking class is designed to immerse you in Peruvian flavors and is the perfect way to spend a day in Cusco before or after adventures in the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. Learn about Peru's regional ingredients, practice cooking techniques, and prepare classic Peruvian dishes and cocktails including ceviche (marinated and seasoned raw fish), causa (potato terrine), and pisco sours made with Peru's national distilled alcohol.
  • Cooking class for all levels
  • Learn to make classic Peruvian dishes and cocktails
  • Taste ingredients from around Peru
  • Great way to spend a day in Cusco between adventures

Sample Menu

Main

Preparation of Pachamanca

Pachamanca is a traditional Peruvian dish baked with the aid of hot stones.

Starter

Praparation of Savoury or Sweet Humitas

It consists of fresh corn paste, wrapped in a fresh corn husk, and slowly steamed in a pot of water.

Starter

Uchucuta Sauce

Preparation of uchucuta Sauce made on tender chili and herbs.

What's Included

  • Beverages
  • Private Tour
  • Professional chef
  • Lunch
    01 appetizer and 01 main
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • C. Palacio 135, Cusco 08002, Peru

    Street behind the Cathedral of Cusco (the main church at the main square). Beside our UCHU Peruvian Steak House Restaurant

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

1

Marcelo Batata Cooking Classes

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Class is operated either in Spanish or English depending on your request
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Original passport must be provided at beginning of course for tax purposes
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

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

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per person

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

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