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Arrival
Check in at Casa de Avila Hotel and meet the team at the front desk.
Peruvian Cooking Experience in Arequipa
The Activity Step by Step
From arrival at Casa de Avila Hotel to hands-on cooking, plating, photos and tasting, this is what happens during your Peruvian cooking class in Arequipa.
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What to expect during the cooking class
Peruvian Cooking Experience is a guided, hands-on food activity in Arequipa. Guests prepare the selected menu with local bilingual instructors, learn practical cooking steps, take photos of the process and enjoy the dishes they prepare together.
Class flow at a glance
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Preparation
Wash hands, receive apron and chef hat, and get ready for photos.
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Cooking
Chop, mix, season and cook the selected Peruvian recipes step by step.
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Tasting
Plate the dishes, take photos and enjoy the food prepared during class.
Arrival at Casa de Avila Hotel
Upon arrival, go to the front desk at Casa de Avila Hotel & Garden and let the team know you are joining the Peruvian Cooking Experience. The class takes place inside the hotel, in a prepared setting close to the garden and courtyard.
Credit card payment is accepted at the front desk. Guests may also be asked to show a passport copy or identification for registration purposes.
Welcome, handwashing and chef setup
After introductions, the team guides guests to the handwashing area and then to the cooking space. Aprons and chef hats are provided before the session begins.
This part of the experience is also ideal for pre-cooking photos, especially for families, friends and small travel groups who want memories to share after the class.
Hands-on cooking with local instructors
The instructor explains the selected recipes and guides the group through pre-preparation. Guests chop, peel, mix, season and cook the ingredients with step-by-step support.
You do not need to take notes during the class. Digital recipes are shared after the activity, so you can focus on cooking, asking questions and enjoying the process.
Plating, photos and tasting
Once the dishes are ready, guests plate and decorate their food for photos. This final moment is part of the experience and helps travelers take home a visual memory of what they cooked.
The class ends with a shared tasting of the dishes prepared during the session. Water and chicha morada are included. Additional drinks, such as beer or wine, may be purchased separately.
What is included in the experience?
Cooking materials
Ingredients, utensils and the prepared cooking area are included.
Guided instruction
Local bilingual instructors guide the group through each recipe.
Drinks and tasting
Water, chicha morada and tasting of the dishes prepared are included.
Frequently asked questions about the The Program
What happens during the Peruvian cooking class?
Guests arrive at Casa de Avila Hotel, meet the instructor, receive apron and chef hat, prepare ingredients, cook the selected menu, plate the dishes and enjoy the food they prepared.
Do I need cooking experience?
No previous cooking experience is required. The class is guided step by step by local instructors.
Are recipes provided after the class?
Yes. Guests receive digital recipes after the class, so they do not need to take notes during the experience.
What drinks are included?
Water and chicha morada are included. Additional drinks such as beer or wine may be purchased separately.