Peruvian Cooking Class Lima: Master Ceviche & Pisco Sour
For adults
Culture & history
Tours
Activities for couples
Workshops & classes
Food & drinks
Educational activities
Cooking classes
Step inside a real Limeño home and unlock the flavors that made Peru a world culinary capital with a local.
Highlights
- Learn to cook iconic dishes and uncover rich local stories.
- Immerse into the local culinary traditions with hands-on fun class
- Enjoy interactive demos with a lively, friendly Guide at your side.
- Discover new flavors and enjoy local drinks while cooking.
Description
In this all-inclusive, 4-hour class, you’ll roll up your sleeves to prepare Peru’s national treasures, from zesty ceviche and layered causa limeña to sizzling anticuchos and velvety ají de gallina.
Guided by a local chef, you’ll not only learn recipes but also the stories and traditions behind each bite. Feel the citrus tang of fresh-caught fish, smell the smoky skewers on the grill, and taste the sweet finale of suspiro a la limeña.
No studio, no staged demo, this happens in the warmth of a Peruvian home, where cooking and eating are part of daily life.
Groups are small (max 8), ensuring personal guidance, laughter, and plenty of chances to ask questions.
Your finale? Shaking up a frothy Pisco Sour to toast your creations.
Guests call it the highlight of their Lima trip, but spots fill quickly, so secure yours today.
Sample Menu
1. Pisco Sour , Craft Peru’s national cocktail to velvety perfection—pisco, fresh lime, simple syrup and egg white foam, topped with aromatic bitters.
2. Classic Ceviche , Sustainably sourced fish cubed and “cooked” in fresh lime juice, tossed with red onion, cilantro and cancha for textural contrast.
3. Causa Limeña , Delicate layers of seasoned potato terrine, brightened with lime and ají amarillo, filled with your choice of chicken or avocado.
4. Anticuchos de Corazón, Beef‑heart skewers, marinated in spices and grilled
5. Ají de Gallina, Tender, shredded chicken bathed in a velvety, mildly spicy yellow‑ají sauce, served over jasmine rice.
6. Suspiro a la Limeña , Rich caramel‑style dulce de leche topped with a silky port‑infused meringue. Peru’s iconic, melt‑in‑your‑mouth dessert.
What makes this activity unique?
Imagine leaving Lima not just with memories, but with the secrets of Peru’s most iconic dishes in your hands. In this class, you’ll cook, taste, and toast like a local, gaining recipes and skills to recreate the magic at home long after your trip.
Each step is hands-on, guided by a chef who shares family recipes and cultural stories you won’t find in cookbooks.
What makes it truly special? The setting. You’re welcomed into a real Peruvian home, not a sterile studio, so you experience how locals actually cook, eat, and celebrate.
With groups capped at 8, it feels more like a dinner with friends than a class.
Travelers rave that this was the highlight of their Peru trip: authentic, social, and delicious. And with our 5-Star Guarantee (“love it or your money back”), booking is risk-free.
Includes
Hands‑On Cooking Lesson with a local expert
Pisco Sour Mixology
All fresh ingredients, professional cookware
Full tasting menu of your creations, lovingly plated
Bottled water, soft drinks, cocktails & a recipe booklet
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
We can accomodate to your food allergies or intolerances, let us know in advance
Anybody under 18 or don't drink Alcohol? We can make Virgin versions of our drinks!
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund