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4h Cooking Class in San José with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

San Jose, Costa Rica
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    Sample Menu

    Starter

    Ceviche

    Fresh fish prepared with vegetables and lime.

    Starter

    Guacamole

    House-made guacamole prepared during the experience.

    Starter

    Patacones

    Fried green plantains served with a variety of traditional toppings.

    Starter

    Shot: Miguelito or Chiliguaro

    Choose between a spicy or sweet local shot.

    Starter

    Guaro Sour

    Cocktail made with Costa Rica’s traditional Cacique liquor. Non-alcoholic option available: Agua de Sapo.

    Main

    Ensalada rusa /Russian Salad

    Beet, boiled egg, onion, and mayonnaise.

    Main

    Gallo pinto

    Costa Rica’s iconic rice and beans, prepared in a Caribbean style.

    Main

    Caribbean Chicken

    Slow-cooked chicken prepared with coconut and Caribbean spices.

    Dessert

    Arroz con leche

    Traditional rice pudding.

    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

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • WRV9+JQW, San José, Pozos, Costa Rica

        Our Local Chef will meet you outside this address at Condominio Lajas del Rio, gavilanes street, the exact address will be provided after the purchase along with his contact number by our booking manager.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Operating hours
      .6:00 pm

      What To Expect

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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

      4.7
      based on 7 reviews
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      Judith_S, Mar 2026
      Marylou was an excellent instructor. It was a wonderful evening where we learned a lot about Costa Rican cooking and Costa Rican food

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Wonderful to hear Marylou made the evening such a great learning experience, and that you enjoyed Costa Rican cooking so much. Thanks for recommending it! 🌺 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta

      The address provided on...

      Caryn_K, Jan 2026
      The address provided on ticket is wrong and navigates you to (per booking host) and very unsafe area that was a mechanics place with rusted cars 30 mins away from where we had to drive back to. Apparently the main vendor (Fresh something told located in Brazil) and the ticket states wrong address which was corrected by the subcontractor who hosted cooking class. We are given URL links which are hard to validate an address agianst when already provided and at with unsafe traffic patterns while we waited for replies an incorrect address on ticket, which is what we went by, as well as was sent originally. The extra driving caused us to pay for additional non-needed transport 30min each way. The 2 hosts (mother and daughter) were very nice and knowledgeable about the food, history, and culture. They are doing the best they can amd really are kind. The bottomless drinks were 30% alcohol shots, which you cannot drink all night. The fish was frozen in center and very raw (even tho ahi tuna). We had 6-7 things (ticket stated 9); but all were of mixed cultire, such as chinese tuna and sauce, carribean and costa rican sides, which was vety conflicting on pallete. There was not enough room to really cook in a home kitchen with 4 of us (2 hosts and 2 guests) but if this was a full person experience as table was set for 8, it would be very crowded.

      Response from Host, Feb 2026

      hi Caryn, thanks for your review. We are making adjustments in this product and taking some of the things you mentioned into consideration.

      Interactive dining experience.

      Izzy_S, Oct 2025
      The class was held at Elsa’s home, with a beautiful view of the valley. The class was very intimate, sharing with travelers from different parts of the world. Everyone shared in the cooking experience with no pressure. Pura Vida!

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      What a lovely way to describe it! cooking with Elsa at her home really feels like a warm global gathering. We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxed vibe, the views, and that special Costa Rican Pura Vida spirit 🌿 Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta

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