A Taste of the Andes
Embark on a fascinating sensory journey into the heart of Peruvian gastronomy. Your culinary adventure begins with a private, immersive tour of the vibrant San Pedro Market. Here, your professional chef will introduce you to a vast array of local, ancient products, explaining their profound history and their vibrant impact on modern Peruvian cuisine.
Following the market exploration, we invite you into our cozy, exclusive cooking studio nestled within a beautifully restored colonial house. Step back in time as you roll up your sleeves for a modern, hands-on cooking class. Guided by your expert chef, you will transform the fresh ingredients into an exquisite three-course Andean-inspired masterpiece, rounding up everything you discovered at the market.
Culinary Highlights
San Pedro Market Immersion
Dive into the bustling alleys of Cusco's most famous market to discover native superfoods, exotic fruits, and the incredible variety of ancient Andean potatoes.
Colonial Cooking Studio
Enjoy an exclusive, private kitchen setting located inside a historic colonial mansion, providing an intimate and authentic atmosphere for your class.
Pisco Sour Masterclass
Learn the precise art of mixing Peru's national cocktail. Master the balance of Pisco, fresh lime, syrup, and egg whites to create the perfect Pisco Sour.
Gourmet 3-Course Meal
Get hands-on experience crafting a sophisticated Andean/Peruvian menu from scratch, culminating in a delicious dining experience of your own creation.
Detailed Itinerary
From Market to Table
Duration: 4 Hours (Morning or Afternoon Session)
1. Market Exploration
Your experience begins meeting your advanced English-speaking professional chef. Together, you will embark on a fully immersive tour across the local San Pedro Market. You will learn how to identify fresh, high-quality ingredients, taste unique regional fruits, and understand the cultural significance behind ancient Andean staples like quinoa and purple corn.
2. The Colonial Studio & Pisco Sour
Leaving the market behind, we head to our private Cooking Studio housed in a stunning colonial building. Before firing up the stoves, we will kick off the session with a fun and interactive Pisco Sour making class. You will shake up your own cocktail to enjoy as we discuss the menu for the day.
3. Hands-on Cooking Class
During this three-hour, hands-on session, you will learn the cutting, seasoning, and cooking techniques that make Peruvian food world-renowned. Guided step-by-step by your chef, you will create a stunning three-course Andean/Peruvian inspired meal using the very ingredients sourced earlier.
4. The Feast & Exotic Desserts
The best part of cooking is eating. Sit down in our elegant dining area to savor the magnificent 3-course meal you have just prepared. To finish on a sweet note, we will serve a special exotic fruit tasting dessert, leaving your palate completely mesmerized by the flavors of Peru.
Inclusions & Prices
What's Included
- Advanced English-speaking professional chef and guide.
- Fully immersive tour across the local San Pedro Market.
- 3-hour hands-on cooking class in our private Colonial Studio.
- Pisco Sour making class (1 cocktail per person).
- Creation and dining of a 3-course Andean/Peruvian meal.
- Exotic fruit tasting dessert.
- All premium ingredients and professional equipment.
- Bottled water.
Not Included
- Additional alcoholic beverages not specified.
- Gratuities for your chef (optional).
- Pick-up/drop-off from your hotel (Meet directly at a central point).
Recommendations
- Come with an empty stomach and an appetite for learning!
- Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for the kitchen.
- Inform us of any allergies at the time of booking.