#1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!

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Lima, Peru

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Booked 10+ times last week!

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· VIKTOR_S ·

Feb 2026

Great venue in a prime location, with a fantastic atmosphere that made everyone feel like family. At first, I wasn't too sure after skimming reviews, but wow, it exceeded expectations. Presenter Jorge, was incredible—shared tons of personal stories and kept things lively. We cooked three delicious dishes together, and honestly, it's one of my top highlights from Peru. Other travelers, don't miss this—five stars all the way.

· Anonymous ·

Feb 2026

Very fun! Very informative! I am a natural foods chef & instructor from Hawaii & I loved everything about this class! It was well organized & the stories of how the food culture evolved was wonderful! Love!!! Book it you will learn so much & have a delicious fun time!!

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Overview

Learn how to prepare causa de pollo and ceviche–Peru’s national dish during a relaxed cooking class in Lima’s trendy Miraflores district. Sip on the iconic pisco sour (which you will also make yourself) and have a laugh with your hosts as they teach you about the history and origins of Peruvian cuisine.

Take home three new recipes and enjoy this lasting souvenir
Find out how pisco came about during Spanish occupation
Vegetarian options available
This is a small group activity with a maximum of 14 per class

Sample Menu

Starter

Causa de Pollo

Enjoy the explosion of flavors that Peruvian Causa de Pollo offers, with layers of potato, avocado, and chicken. Vegetarian option available.

Main

Ceviche

Savour the cultural heritage of Peru with the national dish Ceviche, prepared with raw fish, onions, and lemon juice, seasoned with other ingredients.

Main

Pisco Sour

Learn to make the classic Peruvian cocktail, Pisco Sour, with Pisco, lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white, and crushed ice.

What's Included

Lunch

Causa de Pollo and Ceviche
Alcoholic Beverages

One Pisco Sour
Cookware
Professional Chef Guide
All the ingredients for Peruvian dishes
Small Groups
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Bottled water

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Calle Bolívar 164, Miraflores 15074, Peru
Passengers have to be at the meeting point at 13:50 pm, ask for the cooking classes and they will be redirected to the designated area.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Need to inform us prior to the class for food allergies
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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

Patricia_O

We love cooking native dishes taught by chefs in the areas that I am visiting. This was a fun experience. Surrounded by people that want to explore the culture of an area in the same way is fun, enjoyable and educational. We started with the local drink, pisco sour. Then a local favorite chicken/vegan potato salad, ending with a ceveche recipe. The dishes were great. The chef sent us the recipes, and footage and pictures of our making food from the class. It was a very good meal and a good price. The venue was excellent. I would highly recommend this to all. Kids may also enjoy this class.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1,019 reviews

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Amazing experience, learned a bunch and made delicious food

WILLIAM_M, Mar 2026

Well structured course and a great experience, highly recommended. We larned three recipes, I enjoyed everything I tried.

Pisco sours are on the menu!

Patricia_O, Mar 2026

I recommend

Amanda_P, Feb 2026

Camilla was great! I would do the class again. I am still waiting for the recipes, so please send them.

Excellent class ran by...

Anil_M, Feb 2026

Excellent class ran by Luis. Was very interactive and fun. He kept us entertained while also providing us some great recommendations for places to visit after.

The best cooking class in Lima!!

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Fantastic Peruvian Cooking Class – Pure Highlight!

VIKTOR_S, Feb 2026

Amazing cooking class

Don_S, Feb 2026

We love doing cooking classes when traveling and this was without a doubt one of the best. Chef Luis was excellent with explaining the history behind the dishes and the passion for cooking showed. I can never eat ceviche anywhere else after making it myself. Lol. Thank you for making the class a 10 out of 10.

Lima is the world capital of gastronomy and this class confirms it!

Juan_C, Jan 2026

Dasha is such an expert chef who walked us through Peruvian food, their secrets, and the best hints to cook and prepare it properly. Highly recommended!

Cooking with Luchito

Margaret_O, Nov 2025

Luchito made it fun. He involved all the students and gave interesting histories of the dishes we prepared.

Delightful experience

CheriAnn_B, Oct 2025

It was a delightful experience, very chill vibe, the instructor, chef Giuliano knew what he was doing and was very pleasant. The dishes were really good, and we got to eat them once we were done. I tried my first pisco sour and chiveche at this spot and they were really good in comparison so to some other places. An overall good experience, I would definitely recommend persons to try it if in Lima.

Dasha R was soooo much...

Jaime_B, Oct 2025

Dasha R was soooo much fun! The ceviche was delicious, pisco amazing, and the class overall was a blast. If you are traveling solo or with friends, this is a great way to have wonderful food and meet interesting people!

Nice way to spend a few hours.

Tatjana_S, Oct 2025

Nice way to spend a few hours to make some of Peru’s main dishes hands on. Makes it easier than you think when you get back home! Giuliano was a great instructor - very clear and helpful.

Best Cooking Class in Lima!

Carlina_W, Sep 2025

Dasha was such an amazing chef and teacher for this class! As a chef myself, I was able to expand on my skills and learn how to make some of my favorite Peruvian dishes! Definitely book this class! :)

Must do! Will do again! Food was great!

Sharon_F, Sep 2025

Camila was amazing!! All staff was great. Will do this again. Meeting people was thr best and food!!

It was very good, very recommend it, I enjoy the whole experience since beginning to end!

Dominique_V, Aug 2025

I love the experience! Jorge was very nice, it was amazing the whole experience, and I really enjoyed it!

Fabulous class, engaged...

Elizabeth_H, Jul 2025

Fabulous class, engaged teacher, easy to learn, and most importantly, delicious!!! Food was fresh and quick to prepare, a great class!

That was truly wonderful!...

Giuseppe_A, Jul 2025

That was truly wonderful! George, our teacher, made the experience incredibly enjoyable and accessible. We had a fantastic time. Furthermore, we learned about the traditional cuisine and had the pleasure of savoring our meals with perfectly matched pairings. Peru is an amazing place, and learning about its culture while preparing traditional dishes is an experience we will cherish forever. It's definitely a must if you are in Peru.

A must do!

Rachel_C, Jun 2025

This is a must do! I booked this on a whim and I am so glad I did! We cooked a few Peruvian classics and they were delicious. The chef, Giuliano was great and so knowledgeable! So glad I did it!

This was a great...

Breanna_T, Jun 2025

This was a great opportunity to try (& make!) traditional Peruvian drinks and food. Lucho was amazing!!

Rich flavors of Peruvian cuisine

Angelica_V, Jun 2025

Luchito's cooking class in Lima, Peru was an amazing experience. The class is completely hands-on, meaning everyone gets to cook their own dishes from start to finish, which made it both fun and engaging. The pace was relaxed and never felt rushed, allowing us to truly enjoy the process. George, our chef, was funny and amazing as well. The ingredients were fresh, and the recipes highlighted and rich flavors of Peruvian cuisine beautifully. One suggestion for improvement would be to consider using a pastry brush for the olive oil that is being used for the round ring mold, rather than having multiple people dip their directly hands in the oil to maintain better hygiene. It would also be helpful to encourage the use of utensils when handling shared ingredients. That said, the class was an unforgettable experience, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to immerse themselves in authentic Peruvian cooking. Once, the class is complete, you will receive an email with photos and all the recipes.

It was a perfect way to...

Eric_B, May 2025

It was a perfect way to spend the afternoon. George was the best! Very informative and fun! Highly recommend!

Great fun and even a non-cook like me managed to make a good meal!

Peter_C, Mar 2025

Cooking is definitely not my strong point, but the class was great fun, and I even managed to cook a great meal and mix a pisco sour. Our instructor was great, and the whole group had an excellent time. I'd definitely recommend the tour. One note is that the cooking class (and bar) is upstairs. There is no one in the foyer when we arrived, so make sure that you just head on up to the next floor.

Great experience!

Claudia_S, Feb 2025

Jorge was a great teacher and the experience was fantastic! Delicious meal and lots of fun. Must do while in Lima.

Wonderful experience!

Lynn_D, Feb 2025

It’s no wonder they are the top rated cooking class in Lima - we thoroughly enjoyed it! George is amazing & so friendly & knowledgeable about not only Peruvian cuisine but also local history. They were very accommodating of us a vegans too. Highly recommended!!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Hello Lynn! Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the class and that George’s knowledge and friendliness made an impact. We're happy we could accommodate your vegan preferences and appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back! Best regards, Luchito's Cooking Class Team

Fun and Filling!

Eric_C, Dec 2024

Giuliano was the best! Very friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable chef and teacher, fluent enough in English to be funny! Had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the food and drink—great Peruvian experience!

Fabulous

Ryan_W, Oct 2024

Had such a fun time! Learned a lot and got great recommendations for bars and restaurants in Lima. Definitely worth it!

A great and delicious experience!

Nathalia_A, Oct 2024

The class is very fun and very traditional. I learned about the dishes (that are amazing!) and also a lot about history and peruvian culture. A big emphasis to Giuliano that make this class the best!

Miss You Giuliano

Cassidee_R, Sep 2024

I genuinely had the most fun ever at this cooking class. Giuliano is amazing and patient and really great at what he does. The food tastes great and it’s a beautiful space. PLEASE go check this out.

Fun learning experience for Peruvian cuisine

Julia_K, Jul 2024

George was fantastic in explaining each dish with special ingredients native to Peru. He also gave great recommendations for restaurants. The day after the class, they sent us photos and recipes of all the dishes and drink. My boyfriend and I will definitely take what we learned and incorporate the new recipes to our home cooking!