Authentic 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class in Lima + Pisco Sour
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Lima, Peru
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go beyond the restaurants, and enjoy a more hands-on way to learn about Peruvian cuisine, thanks to this small-group cooking class in Lima. Hosted by a chef guide, learn to make a 4-course meal of traditional dishes—such as ceviche, causa, and lomo saltado—and practice your mixology skills with a pisco sour lesson. Then, sit down to savor your tasting-menu-style meal, and walk away with new culinary skills and insider knowledge.
- Enjoy a generous, 4-course meal, plus one cocktail included
- A small-group, chef-led class ensures hands-on guidance
- This beginner-friendly class is great for cooks of all levels
- Convenient location in a safe, walkable area of Lima
Sample Menu
Starter
Pisco Sour
We will mix together a Pisco Sour, Peru's traditional drink.
Starter
Traditional Causa
Main
Ceviche
Main
Lomo Saltado
Dessert
Local dessert tasting
Dessert
Fruit Sampling
Sampling of local fruits
What's Included
- LunchOne alcoholic drink per person included (must be 18 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages) - Soft drink or water as an alternative is also available.
- Dinner
- Alcoholic BeveragesOne Pisco Sour per person
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- WasiPai Boutique HotelAv. de la Aviación 175, Miraflores 15074, Peru
Our cooking experience takes place at WasiPai Boutique Hotel, a beautiful boutique hotel in a renovated 100 year old property located near the waterfront in the Miraflores district. Address is: Av. De La Aviacion 175, Miraflores (one block from the crossing of Av. Pardo and Av. Del Ejercito).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Only 18 years old and above are allowed for wine and any other alcoholic beverages.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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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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Featured review
Anonymous
I joined this cooking class with my friend. The quality of the food was beyond our expectations. We love Peruvian food and have tried some at restaurants, but his recipes were even more delicious than what we had before.
We are so happy to learn how to cook them. The chef was very knowledgeable and kindly answered our questions.
Make sure to come with an empty stomach. I wish I could have finished all the food!
It was the best experience I had during my Lima trip.
Reviews
5.0
based on 144 reviews
Karen_L, May 2026
Quick, easy, fun and delicious. We really enjoyed the time. Short and sweet. A great mix of foods. Flavor wonderful. Easy to so at hone.
Sean_V, May 2026
This was a wonderful experience! The chef made the cooking experience accessible yet memorable. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to try Peruvian cuisine.
Richard_P, May 2026
Raphael was entertaining and a great chef. He spent time on the types of pisco for the pisco sour and gave us a choice. There were only three of us, so we got lots of attention. He explained how the lime juice affects the fish in the ceviche, and then we watched him flame the meat for the lomo saltado. It was a lovely was to spend the afternoon and have a good meal.
Helena_T, May 2026
This tour was EXCEPTIONAL! The food and Pisco Sour were delicious! Our chef, Rafael was an excellent teacher and totally engaged with our group. We have taken many cooking classes and this class was one of the BEST!!
Would definitely recommend!
TJ_B, May 2026
I was really happy with the chef, the presentation, the cleanliness, the professionalism, and the time he put into preparing a wonderful show to enjoy delicious food.
Abby_D, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful cooking experience and meal! Raphael is a seasoned chef who guided us in preparing classic Peruvian dishes: Pisco sour, sea bass ceviche, tuna, beef, and dessert. Everything was delicious! Must-do experience! P
Karel_D, Apr 2026
We had a great time, the chief was excellent & the food fresh & tasty. Definitely recommend you will learn a lot & won’t leave hungry. Beautiful location.
Susan_C, Mar 2026
Chef was very friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious. Chef explained recipes don’t made sense to us. Highly recommend!
Wilt_K, Mar 2026
It was amazing. Fantastic way to learn how to make great Peruvian food! Chef taught us how to make the food and also taught us the history of the food we made.
Lourdes_R, Mar 2026
I had an amazing experience with Chef Rafael. He was charismatic, welcoming, and made the entire class both fun and engaging. I learned how to prepare classic Peruvian dishes like pisco sour, ceviche, causa limeña, and lomo saltado, and he explained each step clearly while sharing cultural insights behind the food. The atmosphere was relaxed and interactive, which made it easy to enjoy the process and ask questions. Everything we made was delicious, and it felt very authentic. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Lima who wants a hands-on introduction to Peruvian cuisine.
Anonymous, Mar 2026
I joined this cooking class with my friend. The quality of the food was beyond our expectations. We love Peruvian food and have tried some at restaurants, but his recipes were even more delicious than what we had before.
We are so happy to learn how to cook them. The chef was very knowledgeable and kindly answered our questions.
Make sure to come with an empty stomach. I wish I could have finished all the food!
It was the best experience I had during my Lima trip.
Rosemary_S, Feb 2026
So much delicious food. We enjoyed learning the historical and cultural backgrounds of the food we prepared.
Eduardo_R, Feb 2026
Rafael was excellent he took his time explaining the history, the ingredients, and he really show his techniques.
Carolyne_G, Jan 2026
I have a great time at this cooking class. I learned how to make some of the classic Peruvian recipe but also some historic information related to it. Rafael has a very good English and is generous with his knowledge. Very passionate about food.
Pascale_J, Jan 2026
I truly enjoyed this class with chef Rafael! I learned how to make piscine de sour and the perfect Ceviche! There was a lot of food so make sure your stomach is empty:)
Everything was delicious and so fresh, I had a great time! Thank you chef Rafael 👨🍳
Marlise_L, Jan 2026
I took the class with my adult son and it was so fun. Very interactive and of course the food was delicious
Janet_W, Dec 2025
Put this on your MUST DO List while traveling in Peru. Rafael is a great chef & provides you with a great experience with details about each dish. Be prepared to spend about 2 hours learning while cooking. We cannot wait to make these recipes when we return back to Indiana.
Corissa_C, Dec 2025
This was an excellent activity. The chef was knowledgeable and explained things clearly. Highly recommended!
Jino_R, Nov 2025
It was an amazing workshop! Rafael is a great chef and teacher. Fun, inspiring, and the food was delicious!
Angela_H, Oct 2025
EXCEPTIONAL! The food was amazing , the portions are large make sure you are hungry . Rafael made the experience such an awesome experience . I highly recommend this tour .
Vincent_L, Sept 2025
The cooking class was amazing. The food was beyond our expectations, and the chef was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
William_G, Sept 2025
Having enjoyed Pisco Sours and Peruvian foods on our trip, this was a great experience on our last night in Peru. After making our Pisco Sours, we helped with preparation and presentation of our delicious food courses
tinamillman, Aug 2025
My daughter and I both really enjoyed the experience. The chef was friendly and knowledgeable . We made many different dishes. All authentic and delicious .
Kingsley_L, Aug 2025
The cooking class was excellent from start to finish. Everything was so well-prepared and organized, which made it easy to follow along. I really appreciated that the instructor also gave us a deep understanding of the culture and history behind the food, not just the recipes. It was a professional and welcoming environment, and I left feeling confident in my new skills.
Molly_H, Jul 2025
Such a fun experience! The food was absolutely delicious and we learned a lot. The chef is very nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Elvira_Z, Jun 2025
Amazing cooking experience! Delicious food and helpful insights to make it yourself. The chef was very informative and knowledgeable. We had fun!
Herbert_G, Jun 2025
The chef was very accommodating and courteous. We enjoyed the cooking experience, the bit of history & culture and were satisfied with the food. The fruits and food were delicious, along with the pisco sours. It is a fun experience altogether.
Joel_T, May 2025
Rafael was a wonderful host and chef. He helped us create 3 traditional Peruvian dishes, pisco sour, and a surprise desert at the end. With each dish he explained the history of the food as well as his personal connections to the dish. He definitely has one the of the best lomo Saltado in Lima! Definitely a must do in Lima!
Alyssa_S, Apr 2025
Chef was incredibly knowledgeable on food history, alternative recipes and able to answer every question you had. He was patient and allowed us to be engaged in every dish while also giving us time to enjoy each one. The ingredients used tasted amazing and fresh and could tell he was an experienced chef! Overall, so glad we were able to take the class with Chef Rafael! He was even able to instruct the class in Spanish & English.
Cory_H, Apr 2025
This is an awesome experience. The chef is great and very nice, food was delicious and there was plenty!
We learned how to make ceviche, causa, lomo saltado and pisco sour. All were really good!!
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