Peru · COOKING CLASSES
A proper ceviche takes ten minutes and the right fish; a pisco sour takes a good bartender and a raw egg white. The 15 classes below are honest about how much you cook versus watch, and which ones start at the market.
Meet Chef Jesus at San Pedro Market for a guided look at Peruvian produce, then walk to a central cooking studio. You’ll prepare three classic dishes, two pisco cocktails, and picarones. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and nonalcoholic options are available, with groups limited to 10.
“we had such a great time making delicious food and drinks”
Meet chef Ronal at a cooking studio on San Juan de Dios Street for a four-hour Cusco food experience. Visit San Pedro Market, sample fruits and cheeses, then prepare a starter, your choice of ceviche or lomo saltado, and a pisco-based drink. Vegetarian meals, mocktails, and other dietary adjustments are available.
“the food was amazing the interactions with the chef and at the market were great”
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!”
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!”
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”
At Marcelo Batata Cooking Classes in Cusco, a private chef-led session takes you from Andean ingredients and tamales to uchucuta, chicha, ceviche, lomo saltado, and pisco drinks. English or Spanish instruction is available. You finish with lunch cooked in clay pots and recipes to take home.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Peruvian cooking class provided by Chef Fernando in Cusco. It was one of the highlights of our trip!! His recipes, instruction, personality, and overall presentation were all fantastic. He followed up by emailing us the recipes we made. Highly recommend!”
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.”
Meet at San Pedro Market for a guided look at Peruvian fruits, grains, roots, bread, and other local ingredients. Then cook three plant-based dishes and two cocktails in a central Cusco studio with chefs such as Jorge or Jesus. The four-hour class includes ingredients, equipment, water, and recipes.
“I enjoyed the cooking class and market tour. Jorge was very comprehensive and friendly so I am confident to cook them at home by myself!”
Meet at ChocoMuseo in central Cusco for a roughly four-hour food experience. Visit San Pedro Market, learn Peruvian recipes with a bilingual chef, prepare dishes such as ceviche, mix a pisco sour, and sit down to dinner. Past classes have included instructors such as Jil and Yil.
“Super fun class! I couldn’t believe how fast the 2 hours went because it was so interesting and yummy. Wonderful to have chocolate to bring home!”
Meet your bilingual chef at Cusco’s San Pedro Market for a one-hour look at local fruits and ingredients. Return to the cooking school for a pisco tasting and hands-on class featuring ceviche, Chilcano soup, lomo saltado, or ají de gallina. Chef Ronald may lead your session. Lunch follows.
“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”
Meet at ChocoMuseo by Plaza Regocijo for a market visit and hands-on Peruvian cooking class. With an English or Spanish-speaking instructor, you’ll prepare ceviche, lomo saltado or ají de gallina, pisco sour, and chocolate fondue with local fruit. Groups are limited to 10.
“The market shop and the recipes were fantastic. Learnt handy knife skills and loved it. Thankyou for fabulous evening and delicious food.”
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.”
Meet at Casa de Avila Hotel in Arequipa’s historic center for a two-hour cooking class with a Spanish and English-speaking chef. Choose an Andean, traditional, or seafood menu, prepare two dishes, drink Chicha Morada, and eat what you make. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adaptations are available if requested when booking.
“Great activity with great and tasty food - Diana was a perfect teacher and we had great fun with the group. I certainly recommend to join the class!”
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.”
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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