Our Arequipa cooking class experience runs Monday to Saturday. With groups available at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. The activity takes place in Casa de Avila Hotel garden (Av. San Martin 116). Sessions host a maximum of 12 guests and lasts between 90-120 minutes. A unique price of US$43 includes all ingredients, tools, our Maracu-chicha blend, a full tasting, digital recipe book, and photos. We easily accommodate vegetarian or allergy-specific menus.
Please note: Due to the historic layout of our location, access may involve stairs, which might present limitations for guests with mobility restrictions.
Discover the heart of Arequipa's regional cuisine by preparing a fresh Solterito salad and the iconic Rocoto Relleno. In this hands-on class, you will share warm, family-style recipes that define the authentic flavors and native agricultural heritage of the southern Peruvian Andes.
Immerse yourself in Peru's most famous flavors by mastering the perfect layered Causa and traditional flame-seared Lomo Saltado. This interactive cooking class explores the unique cultural fusion between ancient Peruvian native ingredients and the historic Chinese culinary influence known as Chifa
Connect with the freshness of the Pacific coast by hand-crafting a classic Peruvian Ceviche and a traditional coastal Pescado a la Chorrillana. This culinary experience brings the authentic seafood heritage and precise marination techniques of Peru directly to your cooking station
(Vegetarian variations beautifully adapted upon request)
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Participants craft their selected menu from start to finish and enjoy a rewarding tasting at the end. Fresh materials, our signature maracu-chicha blend, and a digital recipe book to recreate the flavors back home are all included.
Your station is set in the sunny, tranquil central garden at Casa de Avila Hotel. Leaving the city noise behind, this specially arranged outdoor space is perfect for relaxing, interacting, and capturing great photos.
Shared sessions create a warm, social atmosphere where solo travelers, couples, and families exchange stories. It is a welcoming space to connect, share a toast, and truly enjoy Peruvian food culture together.
Guest reviews are the best way to understand what travelers love about this hands-on cooking class experience: active participation, authentic local guidance, delicious flavors, a warm atmosphere, and the unique chance to take home a living cultural memory from Arequipa.
Discover the rich history and organic traits of Peru's national spirit. Shake and pour your own authentic Pisco Sour in our garden, wrapping up your experience with an unforgettable local toast.
Become a local shopper, not just a spectator. Step inside a traditional market with a real shopping list in hand. Buy authentic local ingredients directly from the vendors, support community commerce, and keep your selected goods to enjoy during your stay.
A guided journey through Arequipa's rich picantería heritage. Explore selected local spots, enjoy traditional food tastings, and connect deeply with the culinary roots of the city.
It is an interactive, 100% hands-on cooking class experience in Arequipa, Peru. Guided by passionate local hosts, travelers prepare authentic traditional flavors from scratch, explore regional stories, and enjoy a rewarding tasting of their creations in a peaceful garden setting.
The shared hands-on cooking class experience lasts approximately 90 to 120 minutes. This gives you plenty of time to cook your own dishes at your individual station, connect with other travelers, and enjoy your meal without any rush.
The cooking class experience takes place in the beautiful, open-air central garden of Casa de Avila Hotel, located at Av. San Martin 116, Vallecito, Arequipa, Peru. We are just a relaxing 4-block walk from the Main Square (Plaza de Armas).
Our cultural cooking experience is available in both English and Spanish, hosted by friendly, bilingual local guides who ensure a smooth and engaging experience.
Your booking covers everything: all fresh cooking materials, individual tools, an apron for use, our signature *maracu-chicha* welcome blend, and a full meal of the dishes you prepare. You will also receive a complete digital recipe book along with photos and videos of your experience afterward.
Yes, absolutely. Our Traditional, Andean, and Coastal menus adapt beautifully to vegetarian, vegan, and allergy requirements. Please make sure to notify our local hosts about your dietary needs in advance.
Our regular sessions are interactive, small-group shared experiences designed to foster connection among travelers. Custom private experiences and specialized itineraries for larger agency groups can be requested in advance.
You do not need any previous culinary experience to join. Our professional chef instructors will guide you step-by-step from initial chopping to final plating. We provide a relaxed, safe environment where you will easily learn Peruvian cooking techniques to replicate at home.
You can secure your station instantly online through our website, or get in touch directly with our reservations team via WhatsApp at +51 932 252 223 to check open schedules.
Yes! While our cooking class require a minimum of 2 participants to open a new session, solo travelers are more than welcome to join any group that is already open. You can check real-time availability on our Confirmed Groups Calendar page.
Find us inside the peaceful central garden of Casa de Avila Hotel.
Av. San Martin 116, Vallecito, Arequipa
(Just a beautiful 4-block walk from the Main Square)
Experience Schedule:
Monday to Saturday
11:00 am & 4:00 pm
Book your station via WhatsApp
When you arrive, simply go to the front desk and our local hosts will guide you to the garden.
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