Top Lima Cooking Classes

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Peru during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Peruvian cuisine from your instructor. Get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on a Pisco Sour. Enjoy a true taste of Peru beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Peruvian cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who likes to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

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.

Get your trip to Peru off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Lima Airport (LIM), waiting for you with a sign, and head to the car for the quick transfer to your hotel in the city. Or, if you are leaving Lima, this service is also available for pickup from your hotel and on-time transfer to the airport.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Peru during a small-group BBQ class in Lima. 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

Savor two of Peru’s most iconic culinary specialties during this 2-hour cooking lesson making ceviche and a Pisco Sour cocktail in the home of a famous Peruvian chef. Head to Lima’s high-end Miraflores neighborhood, where you’ll meet the award-winning Peruvian chef Hector Aguilar Valle, who will lead your cooking session hosted in the outdoor kitchen garden of his home. Learn all the right ingredients and techniques to make the perfect Pisco Sour and the tastiest ceviche during your session, then consume your handiwork at the conclusion of class. You’ll also recipe a recipe e-book when you leave to help continue your culinary training.

Join this sweet experience where you will learn how to prepare one of the most traditional Peruvian desserts: Churros with 3 different fillings of blueberries, mint chocolate and caramel.

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!

With only 8 guests per class, this family-friendly experience offers personal attention and plenty of space for everyone to participate comfortably. Our expert local chefs are not only passionate about Peruvian cuisine, they’re also great with kids, making the class fun, relaxed, and engaging for all ages. As you cook together, you’ll learn easy-to-follow techniques and recipes that can be recreated back home, turning this hands-on culinary journey into a family memory that lives far beyond your trip.

Prepare an authentic Peruvian meal from scratch with this small-group Lima cooking class. Begin with a market tour and fruit tasting that introduces you to a wide variety of fresh ingredients—including 35 different fruits—and then head to the kitchen to cook a 4-course meal under the careful instruction from your guide. At the end of the class, enjoy your meal with a Pisco sour.

Learn about the history, mysteries and process of elaboration of our emblematic Peruvian drink: Pisco Sour. Join us on the Pisco Sour themed walking tour through the main streets of downtown Lima. In addition, you can learn to prepare a delicious classic Pisco Sour, Chirimoya and Tumbo in our theme bar. Access our interactive tasting and learn about the elaboration of Peruvian Pisco. Enter a cocktail atmosphere specially designed for you. AVAILABILITY: Every day

It includes fruit tasting in the market, then the ingredients for the Pisco Sour, Causa Limeña and Ceviche fish. The tasting of fruits, ceviche and the cause are equivalent to a full lunch. Restrictions that can be addressed: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Seafood allergy

Step into the heart of Peruvian culture with our Pisco Sour Experience Class in Lima! This immersive workshop invites you to explore the rich world of Peru’s national drink. Start by tasting pure pisco and learning to distinguish its unique aromas and varieties. Then, under the guidance of a local expert, mix your very own Pisco Sour while uncovering the cocktail’s fascinating history and cultural roots. You’ll also sample creative twists on the classic recipe—each with its own story and flavor. Fun, interactive, and delicious, this is a must-do for cocktail lovers and curious travelers alike!

Step into the vibrant world of Peruvian cuisine with Chef Lucia Dabdoub in her welcoming kitchen. This hands-on cooking class focuses on four iconic dishes: Aji de gallina, Causa, Ceviche, and Chicha morada. Under Chef Lucia's expert guidance, learn to prepare these traditional recipes and discover the rich flavors that define Peru's culinary heritage. Share a meal with fellow food enthusiasts, savoring the delicious results of your labor in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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.

Discover Peru’s rich gastronomy during this private cooking class and market tour in Lima. Pick up the ingredients for your class at the market and sample some of Peru’s exotic produce. Then head to a local restaurant to make your delicious Peruvian meal from start to finish. A typical menu is ceviche—the national dish—a traditional main dish, and a pisco sour—the national drink.

At La Barra de Jackili, we not only teach recipes, we create experiences. The Peruvian Food Class is unique because it combines the authenticity of traditional flavors with the warm and close atmosphere of a restaurant specializing in fish, seafood and Creole food. Here you will learn step by step how to prepare iconic dishes like fresh ceviche, causa and the classic Pisco Sour, guided by passionate chefs who share secrets and techniques you won’t find in a recipe book. Unlike other classes, you will live Peru through its aromas, histories and tradition, using fresh ingredients selected from the day and enjoying each preparation in a space that celebrates culture. More than a class, it is a sensory journey to the heart of Peruvian cuisine, where you are the protagonist.

Lima is where all of our country’s flavors and diversity meet. In a journey with us you'll be able to experience different activities that will be the perfect match for you. Our experiences can include anything from a Pisco Sour tasting to discovering the different flavors of the coast, highlands, and jungle of Peru; all while you visit the best touristic attractions in Lima with the perspective of a local host. *The prices are referential and are subject to availability with previous confirmation.

What makes Lima Airport Kitchen unique? We transform your layover into an unforgettable culinary adventure! Forget the crowded terminal lounges. We provide a seamless experience with complimentary private door-to-door transportation to ensure you never miss your flight. Join us in our stunning rooftop studio, where you’ll master iconic Peruvian dishes and craft the perfect Pisco Sour, all while enjoying breathtaking, panoramic views of the Jorge Chávez airport runway. Whether you are arriving or connecting, we turn your travel downtime into a delicious, relaxing, and cultural journey. Don't just wait at the gate—savor your time in Peru! Beyond cooking, we dive into Peruvian history, culture, and our region's rich gastronomy. Taste exotic endemic fruits and local beverages. We proudly offer delicious options for vegetarians and vegans too! Whether connecting or arriving, we turn your travel downtime into an unforgettable cultural journey.

Argentine roast, by tradition, is a ritual of fire, meat and patience, where it is shared among friends for long hours. In this experience, Chef Jonathan Cepeda shares with you very traditional homemade dishes from Argentina, along with kitchen secrets inherited from his grandmother, so you can live the roast authentically and completely. Accompanied by the grill, you learn how to prepare the classic chimichurri, the Argentine Creole sauce, the steak patty repulgue, and step by step, how to put on the grill two typical cuts: steak chorizo and strip roast. You enjoy all this with traditional Argentine drinks and finish with a spectacular dessert. In addition, you are only two blocks from the iconic seawall of San Bartolo Sur, where you can watch the sunset and walk in total tranquility.

Try your skills at surfing in Lima, an increasingly popular spot for water sports. Receive a lesson from expert instructors, divided into three parts: stretching; learning basics such as popping up, paddling and balance; and heading into the waves to practice what you've learned. This small-group excursion includes equipment like wetsuits, wax, and surfboards.

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.

Detailed class about the history of our farm and harvest processes. In-depth knowledge of coffee fermentation and perfection, from seed to cup. Discovery of the different preparations: espresso, American cappuccino and cold drip. Practical tasting of three different processes with the V60 method. Tasting of 1 espresso coffee, 1 American coffee and 1 cold drip

Learn to prepare a mouth-watering three-course meal of Peruvian specialties from a former Michelin-starred chef during this 3.5-hour cooking class in Lima. Step into the private home of this award-winning cook as you get personalized instruction on how to prepare three different courses of delicious Peruvian food. To top it off, you’ll learn to make the iconic Peruvian drink, the Pisco Sour and enjoy some seasonal fruit. It’s a fun, intimate way to get a sense of Peruvian culture and food directly from one of the country’s top culinary experts. You’ll also leave the class with an e-recipe book to help continue your culinary training.