Lima: Ancient Inca Breads Workshop w, Native Peruvian Chef

Highlights

• Learn to make 3 artisanal Andean breads using native ingredients
• Discover the history and culinary importance of these ingredients
• Work alongside a professional chef and receive a participation certificate
• Enjoy the breads you prepared with coffee or tea in a relaxed atmosphere
• Benefit from a wheelchair-accessible workshop, also available in 3 languages

Description

Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of the Peruvian Andes through an authentic bread-making experience inspired by native ingredients and traditional flavors.

Taking place on the 9th floor of our Miraflores building, surrounded by a vibrant local atmosphere with breathtaking city views, you’ll bake alongside our professional chef inside our ‘Inspiration Rooms,’ as we fondly call our cooking classrooms.

During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to prepare three different artisanal breads using ingredients that have been part of Andean culture for generations. Guided by a professional chef, you will discover the history, characteristics, and culinary importance of these remarkable ingredients while creating your own breads.

Quinoa Bread

Discover quinoa, one of Peru’s most remarkable Andean grains, valued for its nutritional richness and unique characteristics. Learn how quinoa flour is incorporated into bread dough to create a soft texture, delicate flavor, and wholesome profile. During the workshop, you will explore the techniques used to achieve a balanced artisanal bread while discovering the importance of quinoa in Peruvian culinary heritage.

Purple Corn Bread

Prepare bread using purple corn flour, an ingredient widely appreciated in Peru for its rich color and natural properties. You will learn techniques for creating a balanced dough and producing bread with a unique appearance and a slightly sweet flavor.

Cañihua Bread

Discover cañihua, an Andean grain known for its nutritional richness and distinctive characteristics. This bread offers a toasted flavor profile and creates a wholesome and satisfying option.

At the end of the workshop, enjoy the breads you prepared yourself accompanied by coffee and tea in a relaxed atmosphere.

Participant Requirements: Participants aged 12 to 17 are welcome to join the experience but must provide explicit parental consent or be accompanied by a registered adult.

Includes

• Professional chef
• Guidance in English and Spanish.
• Workshop: Quinoa Bread, Purple Corn Bread, Cañihua Bread
• Ingredients and kitchen equipment
• Coffee or Tea
• Participation certificate
• Local snacks
• Customizable service (fees may apply)

Important Information

• Note: If you’re traveling alone, please check with us about availability to join one of our groups; otherwise, don’t worry, we’ll reschedule the activity for another available date or time.
  Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when booking so we can confirm whether suitable alternatives can be prepared by our chef.
  Our cooking classes are designed for a maximum of 15 participants, ensuring a personalized, hands-on, and interactive experience.
  For groups of more than 15 participants, our chefs add special details to make the experience even more memorable.
  Most classes welcome just 4 to 8 participants, creating a warm, friendly atmosphere with more individual attention from the chef.
  Participants aged 9 to 17 are welcome but must provide parental consent or be accompanied by a registered adult.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund