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Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco
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Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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(888) 651-9785
4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Explore a local market in Cusco, then take a workshop on Peruvian cuisine during this 4-hour culinary experience. Learn about the functions of traditional Andean kitchens and local specialties from a professional Peruvian chef. Tastings, meal, and drinks included.
- Lunch or dinner tour times
- Learn about traditional Peruvian produce at the market
- Cook lunch or dinner at the cooking class, then enjoy the creation
- Pisco and chica tastings
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Sample Menu
Starter
3 types of Cebiche
Main
Potatoes gratin
Quinua Rissoto
Dessert
7 fruits dessert
What's Included
Cooking class
Fruit tasting
Professional Peruvian chef (English/Spanish-speaking)
All ingredients
All meals (Appetizer, main course, dessert)
Pisco Sour and Chicha Morada
Bottled water
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Plazoleta San Pedro , C. Sta. Clara 497, Cusco 08002, Peru
This activity will end right where it started.We will meet at San Pedro Market Door number 1.
What To Expect
Choose lunch or dinner tour time (9am or 3pm) when booking. Meet at the San Pedro Central Market, the city's largest and most popular, filled with local products from all over Peru. Learn about endemic varieties of potatoes and corn commonly used in Peruvian cuisine.
Begin your cooking class with a lesson on pisco sours, the national drink of Peru. You'll learn to make this famous Peruvian national drink and taste it as well. Afterwards, your culinary experience would begin. Depending on your choice of lunch or dinner, we would prepared some traditional Peruvian dishes, with a modern twist, always guided by our Peruvian chef. To put the cherry on top of the cake, the last step of the class will be a typical Peruvian dessert, where we'll taste some of Peru's most exotic fruits.
Begin your cooking class with a lesson on pisco sours, the national drink of Peru. You'll learn to make this famous Peruvian national drink and taste it as well. Afterwards, your culinary experience would begin. Depending on your choice of lunch or dinner, we would prepared some traditional Peruvian dishes, with a modern twist, always guided by our Peruvian chef. To put the cherry on top of the cake, the last step of the class will be a typical Peruvian dessert, where we'll taste some of Peru's most exotic fruits.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Average groups are of 4 and the maximum is 12 people
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- OPERATED BY Cultural Immersion Travel Peru E.I.R.L.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco?
A:The policies on social distancing are:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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- "If you come to Cuzco, you must have this class in your itinerary," See review
- "I recommend the class to everyone that wants to experience a little bit of Cusco cuisine!" See review
- "We were lucky enough to have a private class at 9am." See review
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Peruvian Food and Culture
Gabriel_B
, Jun 2022
This was the perfect way to spend our last night in Peru. It wasn’t just a cooking class, but a culture class! Jesus showed us how and why they use the ingredients that they do. He gave us a tour of the market and explained the different fruits and cheeses. The food that we made was phenomenal. I would HIGHLY recommend this class to anyone who spends time in Cusco.
This class is amazing!...
Aisha_S
, May 2022
Amazing market to kitchen to table experience
Joshua_K
, May 2022
Great experience, Arrive hungry!
Jessie_D
, May 2022
Cooking classes help you learn about the culture of the place you are visiting and this was no exception. The market tour was very informative and fun. We learned about and tasted a lot of local foods while we were shopping for our meal. The cooking class was not too involved and you get all of the recipes at the end. Jesus did a wonderful job leading the experience. Make sure to arrive hungry!!
Amazing cooking class
Christian_S
, May 2022
Excellent
LucyJane_B
, May 2022
Highly recommend Chef Jesus!
Hank_V
, May 2022
We enjoye the experience with Chef Jesus very much. He spoke very good english and was super knowledgable about the peruvian cuisine and the history of it. The hands on cooking was super fun. I'll admit that I did this mostly because my wife wanted to do it, but I ended up having just as much fun. I would definitley do it again.
Fantastic experience
Tim_W
, Apr 2022
Informative, Flavorful and Fun - sign up today!
Janelle_R
, Apr 2022
This experience was the second favorite adventure in Peru (behind Machu Picchu). Jesus was a great teacher. We spent about an hour in the market, then headed to his studio, where two ladies were waiting to help prep and clean all the veggies and fruits we just bought. My group of 8 (age 14 to 78) are all vegetarians, so we made mango ceviche, virgin pisco sour, quinoa tamales, and more. I highly recommend this experience if visiting Cusco!
San Pedro market
Kenneth_H
, Apr 2022
Must-Do Cooking Class!
Greg_U
, Mar 2022
This experience was one of my favorite international cooking classes I have ever taken. Chef Jesús led a super informative tour of the market, answering any questions we had about markets and even giving recommendations for foods and stalls we should try later!
The cooking class itself was absolutely stellar. The lesson space itself is clean and modern, and the instruction was clear and easy to follow, even with no cooking experience. The food came out absolutely delicious - it may have even been our best meal in Cusco!
But what was perhaps even better than the stellar food was the conversation we had with Chef Jesús the whole time. He was very warm and friendly, answering any questions we had about the food, Peruvian culture, and his own career as a chef.
Cannot recommend this experience more!
The best chef in Cusco!
AnneMarie_B
, Jan 2022
Jesus is a very talented and dedicated chef. We had a fantastic time ans learned so much! This is a must do activity while you are in Cusco! Do it!
Really great, would totally recommend
Daisie_J
, Jan 2022
The market experience was really good. We went in the middle of covid so things were quiet and our guide was really good at showing all the bits we would not have known about had we gone alone. The cooking was amazing. Jesus is a wonderful chef and great people person. Wonderful English too.
MUST DO!
Keisha_R
, Dec 2021
Great tour! Chef Jesus was energetic and informative. I took the 3pm tour; I was solo but about 5 others joined.
Our group had great energy and made for a fun time. The market visit lasted about 90 minutes and then we were off to the cooking studio just a short walk away. We made a Pisco sour, 3 different ceviches and a nice cheesy potato dish (name escapes me). I hadn't eaten anything but a muffin that day and I left very full! Amazing experience!
Excellent Experience
Kristine_L
, Nov 2021
This was a magnificent way to experience Peruvian food and learn about the culture. Jesus took me aroun the market showing me all the different fruits, vegetables, chocolates that are so different than what I’m use to. Then we walked to his cooking studio, where I learned how to make Pisco Sours, quinoa/cheese/chili tamales, three different types of ceviche and more. Best part was getting to eat it all! It was the best meal I’ve had in the last three days in Peru! He is very experienced and anyone can learn something from him.
Amazing experience!
Julia_C
, Oct 2021
Our cooking class and market tour was a highlight of our trip! Chef Jesús was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating, and we loved learning about the different foods and vendors in the San Pedro Market. The class was fun and informative, and everything we made was delicious! The studio is also beautiful and very centrally located. We couldn't recommend this tour enough!
Going to the market was a...
Lakeisha_H
, Sep 2021
Fun and informative market and kitchen experience
Thomas_N
, Aug 2021
A fun and informative way to spend a few hours in the San Pedro market and a nice kitchen in Cusco. With very tasty results.
Delish Fun and full of knowledge
Jennifer_N
, Jun 2021
Was super fun and super informative. I loved that we also got a your of the San Pedro market, learned a lot there. The class itself was super fun learning to make a pisco sour was so cool. I actually had to step out for a bit and didn’t get to finish the end but came back and they had saved me a plate of food so I could taste what I made. Really went above and beyond.
The Luther’s
Leo_L
, Jun 2021
Jesus’ knowledge and how patient he was made the experience very memorable. The tour of the market was very informative.
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