4h Cooking Class in Cuenca with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
- Get in-depth insights into Andean cuisine that you’d miss when dining out
- Hassle-free cooking class with all ingredients and equipment provided
- A small-group class means a more personalized experience
- Great way to try lots of different local dishes in one sitting
Sample Menu
Tortilla de Verde y Maduro con queso
A savory blend of unripe and ripe plantains, lightly fried and topped with melted local cheese.
Patacones
Crisp, double-fried green plantain slices with a hint of salt and a tangy dipping sauce.
Ceviche Jipijapa
Fresh local fish marinated in citrus with tropical notes, offering a bright, coastal zing.
Locro de Papas
A creamy potato soup unique to Cuenca’s style, topped with cheese and fresh avocado.
Mapanagua
A traditional, invigorating beverage crafted with regional ingredients, delivering a crisp, refreshing finish.
Canelazo Drink
A warming blend of sugarcane liquor, cinnamon, and fruit juice (like naranjilla), enjoyed hot, perfect for Quito’s mountain climate.
Seco de Pollo
Chicken slowly simmered with naranjilla juice, onions, and spices, yielding a tangy-sweet flavor that epitomizes southern Andean home cooking.
Fritada
Crispy pork bites seasoned with traditional spices and served with a refreshing curtido.
Dulce de Babaco
A luscious confection made from ripe babaco, balancing sweet and tangy flavors exquisitely.
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
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Response from Host, Apr 2026
US$71,25
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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