Punta Arenas : Chilean cooking class. Relax and learn!

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Punta Arenas, Chile

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5+ bookings last month.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Kathy_R ·

Mar 2026

This was our favorite excursion in Puerto Arenas! Chef Felipe did an amazing job teaching us to make the dishes and letting us get hands on in the preparation! Mariano was also very friendly and conversant and we learned a lot about the lives of the locals people. This is a definite Must-Do if you visit Puerto Arenas!!!!!!

· Jesse_L ·

Feb 2026

A wonderful exposure to the home cooking and culture of Chile. We were with great people and ate great food.

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Overview
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Sample Menu

Starter

Empanada

Traditional Chilean dough filled with meat, egg, raisins and olives.

Main

Choclo cake

The ultimate comfortable dish. Traditional Chilean field dish based on choclo, meat and chicken.

Dessert

Mote with spindle

Dehydrated peach and wheat are combined in a traditional Chilean soft drink.

What's Included

Meals
Alcoholic Beverages

Chilean wine to pair
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Taxi or Uber transportation will be arranged directly to your accommodation if you need or we can arrange a meeting place.

Meeting point

Plaza Armas Punta Arenas
Pl. Benjamín Muñoz Gamero, Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile
The service is pick-up from the place of accommodation. When booking, the pick-up location is coordinated and the location where they prefer to be dropped off by taxi

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

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

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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Kathy_R

Reviews

5.0

based on 22 reviews

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Our Favorite

Kathy_R, Mar 2026

Informative and Just a Lot of Fun!

Joyce_S, Mar 2026

Muchas gracias, Chef Felipe, for a really fun morning and lunch! Our family had the best time visiting with you and Mariano while learning more about this area of Chile and participating in the creation of much loved Chilean dishes. All of this while tucked away together in the kitchen of a family home. Both of you were so gracious and we all just relaxed and completely enjoyed our time with you both!

Home cooking in Punta Arenas

Jesse_L, Feb 2026

A wonderful exposure to the home cooking and culture of Chile. We were with great people and ate great food.

Taste of Chile with Chef Felipe was extraordinary!

Jerry_C, Feb 2026

Felipe our host is a professional chef, who brought us into his familial home in a nice part of town. We were met dockside by an Uber/Taxi Felipe arranged and paid for, and were whisked to his home. Upon arrival Felipe shared his menu for our experience, Chilean style empanadas, pastel de choclo (described as corn pie, but more similar to shepherd’s pie), and a dessert that is both drank and chewed, mote con huesillo (described as a traditional peach and wheat drink). Some things were advanced prepared, premature ingredients to keep the pace brisk, as we were done in less than three hours start to finish from pick up to drop off after. All the ingredients were top quality and fresh. The kitchen is quaint and tight for a group of four plus host, but it was well equipped and it worked. As the empanadas cooled post baking, we prepped the second course and dessert. When the second course went into the oven, we sat for the eating of the empanadas as the pastel del cholco baked. Dessert was not too sweet, featured bulgar wheat and a reconstituted peaches. We enjoyed our time with Felipe, we experienced life in Chile and its culture and cuisine all in a short time. We would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a private event that’s interactive and the end result is a full belly to boot.

Great experience - highly recommend

Pendra_B, Feb 2026

Filipe was great! Very personable, informative and a great chef and instructor! My mother and I had a wonderful time making and then eating our creations! Ten out of ten would highly recommend taking this tour.

Great cooking experience

Carol_R, Feb 2026

The chef arranged for an Uber to pick us up at the port and drive us to his mother's house where he taught us how to make Chilean pino empanadas and pastel de choclo. Felipe has worked as a chef for years but has only been teaching cooking classes for two months. He wanted to do something less stressful than working in a restaurant, but he still wanted to cook, so he decided to teach tourists about home style Chilean cooking. His mom lets him use her kitchen, complete with well used pots and pans. There were five people in our group so it was like making dinner for a small group of friends. The food was delicious and we will try to make it again when we get home.

Fun cooking class.

Camille_E, Feb 2026

The typical Chilean meal we prepared was delicious, as well as the wine that was chosen to have with it. Felipe shared not only his cooking skills, but many cultural insights and family traditions. I thoroughly enjoyed this hands-on experience.

Highlight of Our Trip :)

Danielle_V, Jan 2026

Felipe was a wonderful host. There was a mix up with our meeting location and he was very responsive and helpful in finding a solution. The class was so much fun and the food was delicious! Felipe did a great job creating a fun and welcoming environment. I would highly recommend this activity, it was one of our favorite parts of our trip!

A Perfect Evening

Pam_J, Jan 2026

Our Chilean cooking and wine pairings class with Felipe was phenomenal! Felipe was a great teacher and chef, explaining things in detail and demonstrating when needed. The class was hands-on, so we really got to prepare the food, not just observe. Our Chilean menu included Chilean Empanada de pino, Pastel de Choclo (corn pie), and Mote con Huesillo (a dessert beverage). Felipe did a great job explaining when they might eat each dish (time of year or occasion). We could tell he was proud of his culture as well as his food. Our conversations were lively, and we laughed a lot, the recipe for a perfect evening. On top of it all, the food was fantastic and the wine pairing perfect! I'm excited to try the recipes when I get home. All in all, it was one of our favorite evenings in a favorite trip.

Excellent authentic experience

Jennifer_S, Jan 2026

Felipe did such a great job! He explains everything so well. Nothing is rushed and the food is delicious! Highly recommend such a great activity in town. Definitely a hidden gem activity!