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Immerse yourself in the flavors of Peru as you learn to prepare authentic Peruvian dishes with fresh, local ingredients. Take the taste of Peru with you and impress friends and family back home!

Highlights

• A complete hands on cooking experience in a perfect and safe location.
• A relaxed immersive experience. Techniques, stories, prepared instructors.
• You will leave with the skills and confidence to recreate these flavors at home
• A perfect activity to share experiences with fellow food-loving travelers

Description

Tu texto ya transmite muy bien la experiencia, pero con algunos ajustes puede leerse de forma más fluida, profesional y atractiva, especialmente para un público internacional. A continuación te presento una versión revisada con mejoras de estilo, claridad y consistencia: --- **Your Peruvian Cooking Experience** begins at the front desk of **Casa de Ávila Hotel**, located just four blocks from Arequipa’s Main Square. After completing the payment process and meeting your fellow participants, you’ll be welcomed into our **open-air kitchen**, nestled within the hotel’s peaceful garden—an ideal setting to immerse yourself in Peruvian culture. The kitchen is located in a **beautiful, spacious courtyard**, where nature and birds will accompany you throughout the activity. The space is thoughtfully prepared to ensure your comfort, with dedicated areas for cooking, preparation, and dining. It’s a safe, well-ventilated environment with continuous views of the courtyard. In fact, many photos used by other cooking classes in Arequipa were taken in our kitchen! An **experienced, bilingual instructor** assigned to your group will greet you and provide aprons and hats for everyone. This is a perfect moment to snap some pre-cooking photos! We’ll begin by preparing the ingredients for the selected menu. No need to take notes—**you’ll receive a digital recipe booklet** after the class. Get ready to chop, peel, and season under the guidance of your instructor. Each dish will be prepared step-by-step. Some recipes may require frying, baking, or simple mixing. You’ll be **hands-on throughout**, learning techniques and tips, including suitable substitutions for ingredients you might use at home. Once the cooking is complete, you’ll take time to plate and garnish your dishes—ideal for a **photo-worthy moment** to remember your creation. Then comes the best part: sitting down to **enjoy the delicious meal you prepared**, together with your group. Water and **refreshing Chicha Morada** (a traditional non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn) are included. To enhance your experience, you can add a **Pisco Sour class or a wine tasting**—both available to book in advance or on the day of your class. After the session, we’ll send you the full recipe booklet by email so you can **recreate the dishes at home** and share your new culinary skills. This experience is more than a cooking class—it’s a **cultural journey through food, flavor, and tradition**. Perfect for travelers, foodies, and anyone looking to experience the heart of Peru in a fun, memorable way.

Includes

Cooking class with an expert instructor All necessary cooking equipment Digital copy of the recipes Two-course Peruvian meal Chicha Morada (traditional beverage) Water

Important Information

• No prior cooking experience required First to register selects the menu Vegetarian options available Maximum group size is 12 persons Two sessions available: 11 am and 4 pm

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund