Where is the cooking class located?

The class takes place at Casa de Avila Hotel, Av. San Martin 116, Vallecito, Arequipa, Peru, a central location near the historic city center.

What is included in the price?

The price includes all cooking materials, drinks, and the tasting of the dishes prepared during the class.

Is the experience private or shared?

Regular sessions are shared small-group classes. Private classes may be available on request.

Hands-On Peruvian Cooking Class in Arequipa

Q: What is Peruvian Cooking Experience?

Peruvian Cooking Experience is a hands-on cooking class in Arequipa, Peru. Travelers prepare Peruvian recipes with bilingual instructors and taste the dishes they cook.

Q: How long does the cooking class last?

The experience lasts approximately 1.5 hours, or around 90 minutes.

Q: What languages are available?

The activity is available in English and Spanish.

Q: How can I book?

Guests can book online through the website or contact the team by WhatsApp at +51 932 252 223.

Cook authentic Peruvian dishes with local bilingual instructors.

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Small groups · English & Spanish · 90 minutes · From US$40

Travelers preparing Peruvian food in a hands-on cooking class in Arequipa

Prepare your own Peruvian meal

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Open-air cooking area at Casa de Avila Hotel in Arequipa

Cook in a beautiful garden setting

Bilingual instructors guiding a Peruvian cooking class

Learn with local bilingual instructors

Hands-On Peruvian Cooking Class in Arequipa

Peruvian Cooking Experience is a shared hands-on cooking class in Arequipa, Peru, where travelers prepare authentic Peruvian recipes with local bilingual instructors. The activity takes place at Casa de Avila Hotel, Av. San Martin 116, Vallecito, and is designed for visitors who want a practical, cultural and social food experience rather than a passive cooking demonstration.

Cook authentic Peruvian dishes in Arequipa with local bilingual instructors. A practical, social and cultural food experience at Casa de Avila Hotel.

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Why choose this cooking experience?

Traveler cooking during Peruvian Cooking Experience in Arequipa

This class is built around participation. Guests cook the selected menu themselves, guided step by step by local instructors in English or Spanish. The goal is to help travelers understand Peruvian food through practice, ingredients, stories and shared preparation.

The experience includes all materials, drinks and the tasting of what participants prepare. Menus can be adapted for vegetarian requirements or allergies when notified in advance. Regular sessions are shared small-group classes, and private groups can be requested.

You prepare the dishes yourself.

English and Spanish instructors.

Small shared-group experience.

Vegetarian and allergy adjustments available.

Class details at a glance

A practical, bilingual and hands-on Peruvian cooking class in Arequipa, designed for travelers who want to cook, taste and share a real local food experience.

          Schedule
              Monday to Friday

              11:00 am and 4:00 pm

              Approx. 90 minutes
            
          Groups
              Shared groups

              Max. 12 people

              Larger agency groups by request
            
          Included
              Materials, drinks and tasting

              Vegetarian and allergy adjustments available
            
          Location
              Casa de Avila Hotel

              Av. San Martin 116, Vallecito

              Arequipa, Peru

Reference price: from US$40 per person. The activity may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations because access may involve stairs.

Choose from three Peruvian cooking menus

Rocoto relleno and Andean ingredients in Arequipa cooking class

The Andean Menu

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Causa and lomo saltado traditional Peruvian cooking menu

The Traditional Menu

Popular Peruvian recipes: Lomo Saltado and colorful Causa. A lively option for great photos, practical cooking and a satisfying meal. Vegetarian variation available. More...

Peruvian ceviche cooking class in Arequipa

The Sea Menu

Prepare Peruvian ceviche and Chorrillana-style fried fish. A memorable seafood-focused menu with a vegetarian variation available. More...

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A planned food experience, not just a meal

Prepared Peruvian dishes served after the cooking class

Cook and taste what you prepare

Participants prepare a selected menu and enjoy the tasting at the end. Drinks are included during the activity.

Open kitchen and courtyard prepared for a cooking class in Arequipa

A prepared open-air setting

The class takes place in a specially arranged cooking area at Casa de Avila Hotel, with space for interaction and photos.

Travelers meeting during a shared cooking class in Peru

Meet other travelers

Shared sessions create a social atmosphere where guests exchange travel stories while learning about Peruvian food culture.

Highly rated by travelers

Guest reviews are one of the best ways to understand what travelers value about the activity: participation, local guidance, food, atmosphere and the chance to take home a cultural memory from Arequipa.

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Quick Questions

How long is the class?

Approximately 90 minutes.

Where is it located?

Casa de Avila Hotel, Vallecito, Arequipa.

Vegetarian options available?

Yes. Menus can be adapted for vegetarians and allergies.

Frequently asked questions

What is Peruvian Cooking Experience?

It is a hands-on cooking class in Arequipa, Peru. Travelers prepare Peruvian recipes with bilingual local instructors and taste the dishes they cook.

How long does the cooking class last?

The class lasts approximately 1.5 hours, or around 90 minutes.

Where is the class located?

The experience takes place at Casa de Avila Hotel, Av. San Martin 116, Vallecito, Arequipa, Peru. Four blocks from main square.

What languages are available?

The class is available in English and Spanish.

What is included?

All cooking materials, water and "chicha morada" as drinks and full meal of the prepared dishes are included.

Can the menu be adapted for vegetarians or allergies?

Yes. Menus can be modified for vegetarian requirements and allergies when guests notify the team in advance.

Is the class shared or private?

Regular sessions are shared small-group classes. Private classes and larger agency groups can be requested in advance.

How do I book?

You can book online through the website or contact the team by WhatsApp at +51 932 252 223.

Can I book as a solo traveler?

Classes require at least 2 participants to open. Solo travelers are welcome to join any session already listed on our Confirmed Groups Calendar. .

Located at Casa de Avila Hotel in Vallecito, Arequipa

A central location in Arequipa

Find Casa de Avila Hotel. Peruvian Cooking Experience takes place inside the hotel.

Av. San Martin 116, Vallecito

+51 932 252 223

When you arrive, go to the front desk at Casa de Avila Hotel and ask for the Peruvian Cooking Experience.

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