Lima · LIMA COOKING CLASSES
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Below are the 7 best lima cooking classes to book right now, with what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
Cook ceviche and a classic Peruvian pisco sour in Lima’s Miraflores. Hands-on, small group, pro chef, and a meal you make.
“Our group was 7 so it ended up being a private event. The food was super yummy, the chef was nice. The time commitment and effort required was the perfect amount. There were able to modify for our friend that was vegan as well.”
Lima market stroll with 35 fruit tastings, then a hands-on 4-course Peruvian cooking class with pisco sour in a small group.
“Well, I didn’t have the option for 10 stars, but that’s how I would rate our experience with Christian. What a high quality, up scale, informative, and fun time. The market tour and fruit tasting was exceptional, don’t skip that part. Then the cooking and eating adventure was just fun and delicious. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves food, fun, and learning about a different culture. Fabulous experience.”
Surquillo market tour plus a hands-on Lima cooking class. Learn causa and ceviche, eat a 2-course meal, and enjoy pisco from $66.75.
“Great experience with Dasha at the market. She really knew her fruits and was very nice. Arriving at the cooking school we were served drinks and tried fruits from the market as she explained each one. After we made step by step each dish guided by local chef Camila Don’t miss this activity next time you are in Lima.”
Miraflores ceviche and pisco class: taste exotic fruits, sample up to 10 pisco flavors, then cook tuna tartar and make pisco sour.
“A Must-Do Experience for Food Lovers! I had an amazing time at this cooking class! The host was incredibly knowledgeable not only about Peruvian cuisine but also about the culture and history behind the dishes. He was very friendly and accommodating—even though I arrived 15 minutes late, he patiently waited for me. The experience felt very personal and welcoming. He picked us up from the city center and took us to his family home, where we cooked together in a warm and authentic setting. The ingredients were exceptionally fresh and high-quality, and he explained every step of the process in great detail, making it easy to follow along. It was…”
Lima Peruvian cooking class with Maido’s creative chef: market time, pisco sour lesson, hands-on cooking, and lunch or dinner in 2 hours.
“This was an outstanding experience, the highlight of our time in Lima. Chef Hector is friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to share cooking tips, recipes, and the various foods his country offers. We enjoyed it all: visiting the market, the interactive food preparation, the box music, and sitting down with what were now friends and enjoying both conversation and a delicious meal.yt”
Lima private cooking class with Maido’s former creative chef. Shop, cook a 3-course meal, learn Pisco Sour, and taste Peruvian fruits.
“Hector is absolutely awesome. We have had the best day today trying lots of Peruvian food and Pisco sours. Hector has lots of anecdotes about his previous time in Australia, and around the world. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Be sure to follow the directions and you will find the cooking school pretty easily.”
Hands-on ceviche and pisco sour cooking class in Lima’s historic center, then Magic Water Circuit lights in a 4-hour tour for $60.
“The guide Jose and chef Miguel were so great and the ceviche we all made was so tasty! I loved that we were just a small group so we all got to really take turns with doing everything. The fountains were a lovely end to the day!”
