The 9 Best Cooking Classes in Lima

1.Market Tour, Tasting of 35 Fruits, and 4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Start at Surquillo Market at 9:00 a.m. with a guide such as Christian, tasting 35 fruits and learning about Peruvian produce, roots, seeds, fish, meat, and quinoa. Then ride to SkyKitchen in Miraflores for a hands-on four-course lunch, juice, water, and a Pisco Sour. Groups stay at 12 people or fewer.

“This was an exceptional tour from the local markets to the kitchen's rooftop terrace overlooking the city. We were especially grateful that the chefs created a vegan version of their cooking class! Thank you for being a highlight of our trip!”

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2.#1 Rated Cooking Classes with Local Market Tour & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

Start at Surquillo Market with guides such as Camila or Dasha, tasting fruits, cheeses, herbs, and other Peruvian foods. Then head to the cooking school for a pisco cocktail and a step-by-step class with chefs including Camila, Dasha, or Lucho. You prepare causa and ceviche, eat a two-course meal, and take home recipes.

“Great experience in Lima. Our tour at the market was amazing with Camila. Very knowledgeable about the variety of Peruvian products. The cooking class was incredible with Jorge. He is very friendly and fun. Highly recommended activity and the organization was great!”

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3.Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $40Best value

In a small Miraflores class, José Antonio and María guide you through exotic fruit, infused pisco, tuna tartare, ceviche, and a pisco sour. You will prepare one serving of each dish and cocktail, learn about Peru’s regions and food traditions, and receive recipes, photos, videos, and local tips.

“The activity was great the guide was amazing and the food and overall experience were excellent”

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4.Private Cooking + Market with Maido’s Former Creative Chef (+trasportation)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Meet Chef Hector Aguilar in Miraflores for a hands-on Peruvian cooking class with market elements, Pisco Sour making, fruit tasting, and a meal prepared by your group. Choose from four menus, learn practical kitchen techniques, and leave with an ebook and video tutorials. Transportation details are arranged around the Ca. Gral. Borgoño 742 meeting point.

“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.”

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5.Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Spend an afternoon in Lima’s historic center learning ceviche and pisco sour recipes with a local chef, then visit the Magic Water Circuit for water, music, lasers, and color. Guides such as José and Roxanna add city context, while pickup and drop-off cover several Lima districts. Small groups may allow more hands-on kitchen time.

“Je recommande cette activité. Le cours de cuisine et bar furent parfaits. On s’amuse comme un enfant lors de la visite des fontaines et le show fut un moment grandiose. Un après-midi et une soirée bien remplis.”

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6.Demo Cooking Class with Lunch at Cala Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Meet at Cala Restaurant in Barranco at 11:30 am for an English or Spanish demonstration of tiradito and pisco sour. Then enjoy a starter, main course, dessert, pisco sour, and another drink on the first-level terrace overlooking the Pacific. The private class lasts about two hours, with no hotel transfer included.

“Hey Berteaux, thanks a lot for your comment. We're thrilled you enjoyed the cooking class at Cala and the lunch with a stunning view of Lima. We hope this moment will be a delicious memory and that you'll come back soon to discover even more of Peruvian gastronomy.”

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7.4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Miraflores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3h 15m · from $85

Join an English, Spanish, or German-speaking instructor at SkyKitchen, a private rooftop home in Miraflores. Over 195 minutes, you will prepare and eat four Peruvian courses, make a Pisco Sour, learn about local ingredients and food traditions, and share the meal with a small group.

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8.Market Tour and Cooking Class with Pisco Sour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores, visit Surquillo Market, sample four Peruvian fruits, then cook ceviche, causa rellena, and pisco sour with a local chef. Shayla has helped guests with translation and local insight. Your 150-minute small-group class ends with dessert and a shared meal.

“We loved the walk in the market before the cooking class. The restaurant venue for the class was perfect. We enjoyed the drink and two items were prepared. It was fun and delicious. Our best tour of the trip.”

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9.Market Tour, 35 Fruits Tasting & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5h 30m · from $120

Meet your guide at Mercado 1 de Surquillo, inspect Peruvian produce, then travel to the kitchen for 35+ fruit samples, a pisco sour, and a hands-on four-course meal. English, Spanish, and German instruction is available. The class lasts 330 minutes and includes ingredients, drinks, tools, and lunch.

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