The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Peru

1.Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

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

Start at San Pedro Market with Chef Jesus or another English-speaking chef, tasting local produce, cheese, bread, chocolate, and fruit. Then walk to a clean central studio to make two pisco cocktails, cebiche, causa limeña, quinoa tamal, and picarones. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options are available.

“Great experience, chef was awesome and very insightful to work with. Shopping in San Pedro market was very cool and all the dishes we made were great.”

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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 a four-hour visit to Cusco’s San Pedro Market and a hands-on Peruvian cooking class. Taste local fruits and cheeses, prepare rocoto relleno, causa rellena, ceviche or lomo saltado, and mix a Pisco-based drink. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adaptations are available.

“Great food and instructor. He helped me a lot with my elevation sickness, and was knowledgeable for cooking and the market. Very fun!”

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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

Start at Surquillo Market at 9:00 a.m. for a 50-minute tour of Peruvian produce, seafood, meats, herbs, roots, and quinoa. Then ride to SkyKitchen in Miraflores, taste 35 fruits, make a pisco sour, and prepare a four-course lunch in a group of 12 or fewer.

“Well, I didn’t have the option for 10 stars, but that’s how I would rate our experience with Christian. What a high quality, up scale, informative, and fun time. The market tour and fruit tasting was exceptional, don’t skip that part. Then the cooking and eating adventure was just fun and delicious. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves food, fun, and learning about a different culture. Fabulous experience.”

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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 Lima’s Mercado Nro. 1 de Surquillo with guides such as Camila or Dasha, tasting fruits, cheese, herbs, and other Peruvian foods before a hands-on class. You’ll prepare causa and ceviche, enjoy a pisco cocktail and two-course meal, and leave with recipes and a certificate.

“The market tour and cooking class with Camila was excellent! Visiting the market first was such a great way to get to know about Peru's huge variety of fruits and vegetables, see the range of meats, herbs and foods for sale, and get to sample some too! Camila's knowledge was amazing and she was friendly and helpful when we made Causa and ceviche back at the bar. A great way to spend an afternoon, eat some great food and learn about Peruvian cuisine. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”

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5.Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $40

Meet José Antonio and Maria near Kennedy Park for a 2.5-hour Peruvian cooking class. You’ll taste exotic fruit and 10 infused piscos, prepare tuna tartare, mix a pisco sour or chilcano, and make fresh fish ceviche in a small group of up to eight.

“I had an amazing time! The food and pisco were both incredible, and it was a wonderful way to learn more about Lima and the country of Peru. The fish was fresh and there were lots of flavors of Pisco (all were delicious) - I highly recommend the chincha morada and passionfruit, and you can buy bottles from the instructor (who makes the pisco). It’s a must-do if you’re in Lima!”

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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 three-hour private lesson in English or Spanish. You’ll prepare Andean tamales, uchucuta sauce, and clay-pot dishes, taste chicha and regional ingredients, and finish with an appetizer and main course.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Peruvian cooking class provided by Chef Fernando in Cusco. It was one of the highlights of our trip!! His recipes, instruction, personality, and overall presentation were all fantastic. He followed up by emailing us the recipes we made. Highly recommend!”

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7.Private Cooking + Market with Maido’s Former Creative Chef (+trasportation)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Meet Chef Hector Aguilar, Maido’s former creative chef, in Miraflores for a private Peruvian cooking class. Visit the Huaca Pucllana area, prepare a five-dish menu, make Pisco Sours, taste fruit, and leave with recipes and video tutorials.

“Hector is absolutely awesome. We have had the best day today trying lots of Peruvian food and Pisco sours. Hector has lots of anecdotes about his previous time in Australia, and around the world. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Be sure to follow the directions and you will find the cooking school pretty easily.”

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

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

Start at San Pedro Market, then cook ceviche, causa limeña, and quinoa tamales at a central Cusco studio with chefs such as Jorge or Jesus. You’ll also make two cocktails, receive recipes, and get help with allergies or dietary restrictions.

“It was a highlight of our Peru trip. It was such a fun vibe! As a vegan it was great to learn how to make Peruvian dishes!”

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9.Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet at ChocoMuseo in Plaza Regocijo for a four-hour introduction to Peruvian food. With a bilingual chef, you’ll visit San Pedro Market, prepare dishes such as ceviche, mix a pisco sour, and sit down to eat what you make. Recipes are included.

“Amazing experience in Cusco! We did the chocolate making class in the museum and it’s a great way to spend 2 hours learning about history of chocolate (whilst drowning in it)!”

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10.Peruvian Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $65

Start at Cusco’s San Pedro Market, where your English or Spanish-speaking chef introduces local fruits and ingredients. Back in the kitchen, learn pisco basics, prepare ceviche, soup, lomo saltado, or ají de gallina, then sit down for lunch. Chef Ronald may lead your class.

“Had an amazing time, chef Ronald was the best!”

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11.3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Meet at ChocoMuseo by Plaza Regocijo for a three-hour class led in English or Spanish. Visit the central market, choose produce, then prepare ceviche, lomo saltado or ají de gallina, a pisco sour, and chocolate fondue with local fruit.

“Spend a fun few hours with our chef Yil. I enjoyed visiting the market, listening to fun facts about history and culture in Cusco and trying Peruvian fruits. The dishes and drinks - especially the Chicha Pisco Sour turned out delicious and I will certianly try them out at home. :)”

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12.Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Spend four hours with a local chef and guide in Lima’s historic center, preparing ceviche and pisco sours before visiting the Magic Water Circuit. Guides such as José, Roxanna, and M.P. add local context, while small groups allow you to take part rather than simply watch.

“Our tour guide, M.P. was excellent! He was very knowledgeable about Lima culture and history as well as friendly and spoke good English. The walking tour around downtown was very comprehensive. The Pisco Sour and Ceviche cooking class was very fun and the chef was also great! We were escorted directly from our hotel and back. Everyone was very friendly and made our experience that much more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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13.Cooking Class at La Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $36Best value

At La Plantation near Kampot, a chef guides you through traditional Khmer dishes, local spices, and a pepper tasting before you eat what you prepare. The small class can include up to 10 people, and one past class account names Ning as the instructor. Recipes and Kampot pepper ice cream are included.

“A delightful and informative introduction to Cambodian cooking! Kudos to Ning (spelling?) for her excellent instructions, and many thanks to her assistants, too. It was great fun ending in a very tasty meal. :)”

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14.Peruvian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet at Casa de Avila Hotel in Arequipa’s historic center for a two-hour class led in Spanish and English. With chef Diana or another professional chef, you’ll prepare two dishes from an Andean, traditional, or seafood menu, then eat your meal with chicha morada and dessert.

“Todo salió perfecto y mi familia la pasó espectacular”

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15.Demo Cooking Class with Lunch at Cala Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Meet at Cala Restaurant in Barranco at 11:30 am for a private, English or Spanish demonstration of tiradito and pisco sour. Then choose a starter, main course, dessert, and drink for lunch on the first-level terrace above the Pacific Ocean. Transport is not included.

“Hey Berteaux, thanks a lot for your comment. We're thrilled you enjoyed the cooking class at Cala and the lunch with a stunning view of Lima. We hope this moment will be a delicious memory and that you'll come back soon to discover even more of Peruvian gastronomy.”

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