A Feast for the Senses
Peru is globally recognized as a premier culinary destination, and Cusco is its historical heart. This immersive 4-hour experience goes beyond standard cooking classes by connecting you deeply with the history, culture, and people behind the food.
Your gastronomic journey begins with a fascinating guided tour through the legendary San Pedro Market. Here, amidst a kaleidoscope of colors and aromas, your professional chef will introduce you to a vast variety of ancient Andean superfoods, exotic fruits, and local produce, explaining their profound impact on modern Peruvian cuisine.
After sourcing our inspiration, we invite you to step back in time. Our cozy, private cooking studio is nestled within a beautiful colonial-era house. Here, under the expert guidance of our advanced English-speaking chef, you will don your apron, shake up a perfect Pisco Sour, and get hands-on as you craft a spectacular 3-course Andean-inspired meal.
- 1-Hour immersive San Pedro Market tour
- Cook in an exclusive Colonial-era studio
- Hands-on Pisco Sour making class
- Prepare a 3-course Peruvian/Andean meal
- Exotic local fruit tasting experience
- Taught by a professional, fluent English-speaking chef
Your Culinary Itinerary
From Market to Masterpiece
A 4-Hour Sensory Journey (Available Morning or Afternoon)
The San Pedro Market Immersion
We kick off the experience plunging into the vibrant daily life of Cusco at the famous San Pedro Market. Your chef will lead you through bustling aisles filled with giant breads, hundreds of potato varieties, medicinal herbs, and colorful textiles.
You will learn the history behind ancient Incan ingredients like quinoa, maca, and purple corn, and understand how these ancestral products are being reinvented in today's modern Peruvian gastronomy. It's a true feast for the eyes and a fantastic cultural introduction.
The Colonial Studio & Pisco Sour
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the market behind, we take a short stroll to our private, highly equipped cooking studio, beautifully situated inside a historic colonial house. The ambiance here allows you to literally step back in time.
Once you put on your apron, we start the hands-on fun with Peru's flagship cocktail. You will learn the perfect ratios and techniques to shake up an authentic, frothy Pisco Sour (non-alcoholic options are always available) to get the culinary creative juices flowing.
The 3-Course Culinary Masterclass
With a drink in hand, it's time to cook! For the next couple of hours, your chef will guide you step-by-step through the preparation of a stunning 3-course meal, blending traditional Andean flavors with modern Peruvian plating techniques.
You will have your own workstation, ingredients, and equipment, ensuring a fully hands-on experience. To round off the meal, you will enjoy a guided exotic fruit tasting for dessert. Finally, we will sit down together at the dining table to savor the masterpieces we have just created.
Experience Pricing
Join a fun, social group or book an exclusive private session for your party.
- Guided San Pedro Market Tour
- 3-Hour Hands-on Cooking Class
- 3-Course Meal + Pisco Sour
- Exotic Fruit Tasting
- Share the fun with other travelers
- Private San Pedro Market Tour
- Exclusive Studio Access
- 3-Course Meal + Pisco Sour
- 1-on-1 attention from the Chef
What's Included
- Advanced English-speaking professional Chef and Guide.
- 1-hour immersive walking tour across the local San Pedro Market.
- 3-hour hands-on cooking class in our private colonial studio.
- Pisco Sour making class (Cocktail/Mocktail).
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking equipment.
- 3-course Andean/Peruvian inspired meal to eat.
- Exotic fruit tasting dessert.
- Water and hot herbal infusions.
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off (We meet directly at a central meeting point near the market).
- Additional alcoholic beverages not specified.
- Gratuities / Tips for your Chef (voluntary).
