3-hour Andean Cooking Class in Quito with a Local Host

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Quito, Ecuador

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Get to know Ecuadorian culture through its delicious food with this small-group Andean cooking class in Quito. Rather than cooking in a commercial kitchen space, enjoy the rare opportunity to learn traditional recipes in a local home. There’s no need to bring equipment or have any prior cooking experience, as everything you need is provided. Best of all, you can enjoy a full meal and drinks at the end.

Learn how to make traditional food, so you can recreate it at home
Small group size gives you better access to your teacher for questions
Discover the stories and traditions behind Ecuadorian ingredients
Opportunity to feast on lots of different local dishes

Sample Menu

Starter

Vegetable Broth

A carefully composed broth featuring seasonal vegetables and Andean herbs, crafted for a soothing start.

Main

Fritada

Pork slow-cooked to tender perfection then crisped, meticulously seasoned with traditional spices.

Main

Encebollado

A classic fish soup prepared with red onions, citrus, and fresh herbs, elegantly finished with a medley of pickled vegetables.

Main

Albacore

A gently seared albacore tuna fillet, accentuated with a squeeze of lemon and a subtle touch of local herbs.

Dessert

Fried Plantain

Crisp, caramelized plantain slices that marry natural sweetness with a refined, crunchy texture.

Starter

Llapingachos

Crafted potato patties with a crisp outer layer and soft center, served with a refined peanut sauce and a side of lightly pickled vegetables.

Main

Mote

Andean hominy prepared in the traditional style, offering a hearty, satisfying accompaniment.

Main

Fried pork

Golden pork bites prepared to retain a juicy interior with a well-seasoned, crisp exterior.

Starter

Canelazo

A warming, spiced drink that blends sugarcane liquor, cinnamon, and local fruit juices, perfect for cool mountain evenings.

What's Included

Dinner

Full meal with the dishes you prepare.
Alcoholic Beverages

Unlimited local beverages (soft drinks, beers, or canelazo), depending on preference.
All necessary ingredients and equipment.
Expert-led cooking class in an interactive setting.

pick or drop off not included
grautuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Urbanización La Catolica
Urb. La Catolica, 170157 Quito, Ecuador
Please contact us to better coordinate the exact meeting point and time. You can Type in Uber "Urb. La Catolica" when you arrive, ask for house 16.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.19:00

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
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Don't drink alcohol? We can make virgin versions of the drinks in our menu.
Kids can enjoy tropical fruit juices and local soda.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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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Reviews

5,0

based on 24 reviews

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Team building cooking class

Philipp_S, May 2026

We had a great experience with our chef, Pancho, in his local residence. We cooked local Ecuadorian cuisine as a team building event and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The ability to enter somebody's home and cook with them is an experience unlike any other!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing this. We are glad Pancho made the class feel personal and memorable in his home 🏠 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta

A great night in Quito

John_F, Mar 2026

A very enjoyable evening with a great chef at his home. The food was delicious and the company was amazing. Francisco was so much fun.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

That sounds like such a fun evening. We are glad Francisco made the class lively, delicious, and memorable 🌟 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta

Our instructor chef,...

Vanessa_L, Nov 2025

Our instructor chef, Pancho, was such a nice guy. He was lovely to spend the evening with and talk to about Ecuadorian life. And the food was delicious. What we didn't know was that this was a private cooking class in someone's home. When I booked, the address given was in a more central area and instead we had to Uber out to a suburb. Had I known that, I would not have booked this. We still had a lovely evening, but it was overpriced and not exactly what I had expected.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the thoughtful review, we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed Pancho’s company and the delicious dishes, he’ll appreciate your kind words. Regarding the location, we truly understand how the change of setting felt unexpected. For this experience, the home-based format is part of the concept and is clearly stated in the class description, and the exact address is automatically provided after booking so guests know exactly where they’ll be welcomed. That said, your feedback is valuable and we’ll revisit the listing to ensure this information is even more visible before checkout. We’re happy the evening itself was warm and memorable, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective with us. 🌿 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta

Amazing experience

marisadvm, Oct 2025

We only had one night in Quito and we are so happy that we spent it with Pancho. We learned about Ecuadorian food, cultures and customs. The food was absolutely amazing! It was an easy taxi ride to get there.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

What a perfect way to spend a short night, learning about food, culture, and customs while tasting real Ecuadorian flavors. Glad the location was easy to reach, and thank you for choosing Pancho to make your evening memorable. 🌄 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta

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