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
Step directly into the heart of Peruvian culture. Your culinary journey begins just four blocks from Arequipa’s Main Square at the historic Casa de Ávila Hotel. Here, you will be welcomed into a beautiful, open-air kitchen nestled within a peaceful garden courtyard—a hidden oasis where nature companions your cooking.
Guided by a warm, bilingual host, you’ll don your chef's gear and dive into a 100% hands-on experience. You won't just follow a recipe; you will discover the stories and cross-cultural history behind Peru’s most iconic dishes: the delicate, layered Causa and the vibrant, sizzling Lomo Saltado. Master local techniques, chop fresh ingredients, and learn how to adapt these flavors back home using easy ingredient substitutions.
After styling your culinary creations for that perfect photo-worthy memory, gather with your small group around the table to enjoy the delicious meal you prepared yourself. Your experience includes refreshing, traditional Chicha Morada and a digital recipe booklet sent straight to your email to keep the tradition alive forever.
Includes
Cooking journey and cultural experience with a welcoming local storyteller
Hands-on preparation of your own individual traditional dishes
Premium fresh and local ingredients for your selected menu
All necessary cooking tools and utensils for the session
Apron and chef hat provided for the activity and photos
Full tasting of the delicious two-course meal you prepared
Authentic homemade Marcacuchicha (original local beverage) and fresh water included
Digital recipe booklet sent to your email after the class
Collection of digital photos and videos from your experience
Excludes
Beer and local wine (available for purchase)
Important Information
- No culinary background needed: our local hosts guide you step-by-step to cook your own authentic dishes.
Menu selection: the first traveler to register sets the culinary theme (Traditional, Andean, or Marine) for that group session.
Dietary flexibility: thoughtful vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free adaptations are available upon request during registration.
Intimate setting: groups are strictly capped at 12 participants to ensure a close, cozy, and personal cultural connection.
Daily departures: choose between our morning session at 11:00 AM or our afternoon twilight session at 4:00 PM.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
