The 5 Peru Cooking Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 512 reviews · 4 hours · from $67Our pick

Start at San Pedro Market with a chef-led tasting walk, then head to a central Cusco studio to prepare cebiche, causa limeña, quinoa tamales, picarones, and two pisco cocktails. Chef Jesus, Jorge, or Eric may lead the class. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options are available.

“Fantastic time. Jorge was a great teacher. Go with an empty stomach as lots of food will be prepared. The tour of the market was also a highlight.”

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2.Cook an Authentic Ceviche And Peruvian Pisco Sour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

In Miraflores, a professional chef guides you through Pisco Sour technique and fresh fish ceviche. You prepare, taste, and eat your work in a small group of up to 14, with vegetarian options and a recipe booklet. Sessions feature chefs and hosts such as José, Karina, Fernando, and César.

“So much fun! Best thing I did in Miraflores. The two Peruvian gentlemen explained a little bit of history of the food and let us cut of the food and make our own dishes. It was the first time I had ceviche and a pisco sour beverage. And the other part is meeting meeting others in the group. Two gentleman from Ireland and three from France and us two American women all enjoyed each others companies and shared memorable stories while enjoying a delicious meal. Perfect . Thank you .”

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

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

Meet Christian at Surquillo Market at 9:00 a.m. for a guided produce walk and 35-fruit tasting, then ride to SkyKitchen in Miraflores for a hands-on four-course Peruvian lunch, juice, and pisco sour. Groups are capped at 12, with vegetarian and vegan options available by request.

“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.”

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4.#1 Rated Cooking Classes with Local Market Tour & Pickup

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

Start at 12:30 pm with transport to Surquillo Market and a guided look at Peruvian fruits, meats, herbs, and cheeses. Guides such as Camila, Dasha, and Lucho lead the market visit and cooking lesson, where you prepare a two-course meal, sip a pisco cocktail, and take home recipes.

“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.”

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5.Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour

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

Meet José Antonio and Maria near Kennedy Park for a 2.5-hour Peruvian food and drink class. Taste exotic fruit and 10 infused piscos, prepare tuna tartare and ceviche, then shake your own pisco sour. The English and Spanish class is limited to eight people.

“Amazing, authentic experience with José & Maria! We learned about the regions & cuisines in Peru, tried delicious Piscos and made our own ceviche. Very well-curated class and we had so much fun, thank you ❤️”

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