Cooking Classes in Peru: The 7 We Recommend

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

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

Start at Door 1 of Cusco’s San Pedro Market with an English-speaking chef, then walk to a cooking studio in the historic center. You’ll sample local produce, prepare two pisco cocktails and three Peruvian dishes, and finish with picarones. Chef Jesus, Jorge, or Eric may lead the class, depending on the date. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options are available.

“This was one of my top experiences in Cusco! Chef Eric is super passionate about Peruvian food and always had a cheerful smile on his face. We loved the cooking class, you get to make 4 courses and two Pisco cocktails. The tour of the market at the beginning was super fun and informative. We got to try samples of local cheese, bread, and chocolate. Don't miss out on this awesome experience.”

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2.Cooking class and market tour with a local chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 4 hours · from $57Top rated

Chef Ronal leads you through Cusco’s San Pedro Market, where you taste local fruits, cheese, and other ingredients before cooking Peruvian dishes in a small workshop. Choose lomo saltado or ceviche, make a rocoto relleno starter, and prepare a pisco sour, passion fruit sour, or alcohol-free drink. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adjustments are available.

“Had a wonderful experience exploring the market and learning about Peruvian culture and cuisine! Ronal was very attentive and patiently answered all my questions. He shared so many interesting stories about the ingredients and the food. Truly a great way to understand the heart of Cusco through its flavors!”

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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 your guide at Surquillo Market at 9:00 a.m. for a 50-minute walk through fruit, fish, meat, grain, and Andean produce stalls. Then travel to SkyKitchen in Miraflores, taste more than 35 fruits, make a Pisco Sour, and prepare a four-course Peruvian lunch in a group of no more than 12.

“Educational class which also allowed us to immerse ourselves in Peruvian culture. This class allowed us to identify foods as we continued our travels through South America.”

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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 a guided visit to Lima’s Mercado nro 1 de Surquillo, where you can see and taste Peruvian fruits, herbs, meats, and cheeses. Then prepare a two-course meal, including causa and ceviche, with a local chef such as Camila, Dasha, or Lucho. Transport, pisco, recipes, and a certificate are included.

“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 class. Taste exotic fruit and 10 house-made pisco macerates, prepare tuna tartar and ceviche, then shake your own pisco sour or chilcano. The small group has room for eight, with English or Spanish instruction, recipes, photos, and local Lima tips.

“An amazing, warm, and authentic Peruvian cooking experience! We wanted a genuine taste of Peru, and this workshop delivered. It was more than just cooking; it was a vibrant, personal journey. The hosts, a local couple, welcomed us into their home with open arms. Their passion for Peruvian food and culture was infectious. From the first sip of exotic cocktails to the final delicious bite, we were swept away by the flavors and the lively atmosphere. It was a joyful, hands-on adventure. We left feeling full, happy, and connected to the heart of Peruvian cuisine. The energy was incredible. If you want an authentic, heartfelt taste of Peru, this is…”

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6.Private Andean Cooking Class, Pachamanca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Meet at Marcelo Batata Cooking Classes in central Cusco for a private, three-hour lesson with a professional chef. You’ll prepare marinated ingredients, Andean tamales, uchucuta sauce, and Peruvian dishes cooked in clay pots, then taste chicha and local products. English or Spanish instruction, vegetarian options, and family-friendly adaptations are available by request.

“We took a private Peruvian cooking class with our amazing chef-instructor Alejandro as part of our honeymoon, and it was one of the best experiences we had in Cusco! Alejandro was super fun, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing his country’s cuisine.”

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7.Vegan Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Local Market in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Meet Chef Jorge or Chef Jesus at San Pedro Market, then walk to a central Cusco studio for a four-hour hands-on class. Shop for local produce, prepare vegan ceviche, causa limeña, quinoa tamales, and two cocktails. The class takes up to 10 people and can provide nonalcoholic drinks or accommodate food restrictions.

“Can’t recommend this class highly enough. Able to accommodate vegan diets really well. A must-do activity if you are visiting Cusco!”

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