Fully hands-on High End Peruvian Cooking Class & San Pedro Market Guided Visit
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Fully hands-on High End Peruvian Cooking Class & San Pedro Market Guided Visit
By TASTE Peruvian Cooking Studio
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Benefit from a Peruvian cooking class in Cusco combined with a tour of the local market. Start by exploring San Pedro Market and learning from your guide about typical ingredients. Continue with a hands-on cooking lesson at a colonial-style home where you help to prepare a 3-course meal. Make and eat classic, seasonal dishes such as ceviche, quinoa, and Pisco sours, finished with fresh coffee and fruits.
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Ages 5-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: Swedish, English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Learn about high-end Peruvian cuisine from a professional chef
- Includes cooking lesson, and gourmet lunch or dinner
- Make classic Peruvian fare with a modern twist
- Shake up a Pisco Sour, Peru's national cocktail
- An advanced english speaking professional chef and guide (Fully Vaccinated)
- A fully immersive one tour across the local San Pedro Market.
- A three hours hands-on cooking class in our private Cooking Studio.
- All ingredients and equipment.
- Purified water, alcoholic beverages
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Start:
- Plazoleta San Pedro, C. Sta. Clara, Cusco 08002, PeruMeet point in San Pedro Market entrance door no.1
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 67834P1- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Be able to walk within the market and to the studio (5 minute walk)
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 67834P1
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- Quest079780316300 contributionsHighly recommend this cookery course!We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our cookery course with Luigi. The San Pedro market was a fun trip and Luigi was really knowledgeable about all the Peruvian food there. We had a great time cooking and then eating our delicious meal. The time just flew by. Thank you Luigi we enjoyed every minute!Written March 10, 2025
- 505ellieo0 contributionsBrilliant cooking classMy boyfriend and I did the cooking class with Luigi and we absolutely loved it! From the visit to the market and all the interesting information Luigi shared about the food we were buying and the rest of the market, to the cooking class itself and eating experience. The kitchen was so clean and the steps were so simple, big thank you to Luigi as we had an amazing time. It was the best ceviche I’ve eaten.Written February 26, 2025
- Kahnfam0 contributionsFantastic experience!We had an amazing time shopping at the market with Luigi and then learning how to make Pisco sour maracuya and ceviche and quinoa risotto and a delicious dessert. Thank you Luigi! Natan and OrlyWritten January 10, 2025
- E6657CIrachaelp0 contributionsFun Evening in CuscoBooked this class for by birthday while I was visiting Peru and it was really cool. Our chef was Luigi and he gave us an interesting tour at the San Pedro Market, telling us about all of the local ingredients. Then we walked to the cooking studio and make some delicious pisco sours, ceviche, alpaca, and potatoes. We also learned about some native fruits and ate them for dessert. The class was well organized in a cool little historic house and its a great way to spend an evening in Cusco!Written December 18, 2024
- 795brandie0 contributionsMust do cooking class!The food was delicious and our chef Luigi was very knowledgeable in peruvian food. Our dishes were well thought out and easy to prepare!Written December 10, 2024
- taylorbP7261OK0 contributionsAmazing experience. Would recommend doingAn amazing experience. Luigi was our instructor. The tour through the market was really neat. It was really interesting seeing and learning the history of Peruvian food. The cooking part of the class was also really good. The food turned out amazing.Written November 30, 2024
- 686jennip0 contributionsFabulous evening in Cusco cookingWe had the best time at our cooking class! The market tour was great, loved learning about all the fruits and different products and all our food was delicious. So glad we booked and it’s worth every $, thank you for a wonderful evening !Written October 29, 2024
- Steve H0 contributionsGreat experienceJust returned to our hotel after our market tour and cookery class. Great fun and very educational. Luigi was so knowledgeable and gave a great tour of the market, followed by an amazing presentation of how to prepare the local dishes. Thoroughly recommend this unique experience.Written October 24, 2024
- graememouse0 contributionsLots of funGreat experience. Walked through market together seeing different types of fruit, potatoes and spices. Then had the opportunity to make our own pisco sour and three course lunch. Luigi was very friendly and taught us lots. It was a great way to finish our stay in Cusco.Written October 22, 2024
- michaelpS3863NA0 contributionsFun, Delicious and Educational!Had an amazing time and a delicious dinner with chef Luigi and 7 strangers that became friends .. learned about Peruvian foods and indigenous fruits and vegetables . Well worth the cost and I highly recommend…Written October 19, 2024
- Susan C0 contributionsFabulous cooking class with LuigiLuigi was very punctual and friendly and gave us a great tour of the market. He explained the different products unique to Peru finishing with a delicious chocolate tasting. The cooking class was great fun, informative and the food delicious. I can’t wait to reproduce the meal for friends and family back in Australia! Would highly recommend this experience.Written October 10, 2024
- Q400AIgiorgiom0 contributionsAmazing experienceOur chef Luigi has transmitted all his passion for Peruvian ingredients and cooking! It has been overall one of the best experiences I had in Cusco!Written October 10, 2024
- Z8457WHlizw0 contributionsPhenomenal experienceWe organised our class through Chris who was extremely helpful. Unfortunately, I experienced some altitude sickness alongside some connectivity problems but Chris was very accommodating and kind enough to help us reschedule. Our chef, Luigi, gave an extremely knowledgeable insight into San Pedro market and its contents. He taught us so much about peruvian food and even some wider cooking skills. The recipes were brilliant designed to compliment one another, the staff are very relatable and the food we cooked was delicious.Written October 2, 2024
- Odyssey135284188110 contributionsCusco cooking class with LuigiLuigi was a friendly and knowledgable instructor. Meeting at the market to purchase and learn about the ingredients was fun too. Great introduction to Peruvian foodWritten October 2, 2024
- elisabethsY4846KD0 contributionsCooking in CuscoWe had a great time learning to cook local cuisine with Luigi! We made ceviche and alpaca and had a great time! We also enjoyed the tour of the local market. Would recommend! Also able to accommodate any dietary restrictionsWritten September 19, 2024
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Florence L
San Francisco, CA13 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
Luigi was the best host and chef. His knowledge in food ingredients and its origin, pairing of different ingredients and how to plate each dish were second to none. We were most impressed with his friendliness and his natural ability of interacting with all his guests. Making the pisco sour was fun, so was making every dish from start to plating. Timing of the entire operation from shopping to finishing our 3-course meal was perfect, with plenty of time to ask questions in between. We learnt a lot about some of the most famous dishes and drink in Peru and we had the best experience. We would highly recommend anyone visiting Cusco to give this cooking class a go and you would be so glad you did!
Written September 27, 2024
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Lydia K
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Mar 2023 • Friends
We did this cooking class last week on one of our spare days in Cusco. Couldn’t recommend it enough. It was a great way to spend 4 hours and we left feeling very content and full. The chef started by taking us around San Pedro market - this tour was much more in depth than the one we had received during our separate free walking tour. We started by preparing a pisco sour and then cooked three Peruvian dishes (starter, main, desert), which I think is incredible value for money.
We also did a chocolate making workshop in the same week, through a separate company. If you only have time for one of these experiences, I would definitely recommend the cooking class first
We also did a chocolate making workshop in the same week, through a separate company. If you only have time for one of these experiences, I would definitely recommend the cooking class first
Written April 7, 2023
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Maria
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May 2024 • Family
Chef Alvaro was so awesome and friendly. The tour of the San Pedro market was informative and just enough information for to feel excited to come back to shop. Then we went to the cooking station where we learned how to create art from food. We made an appetizer, main dish and dessert. We also started off the cooking class learning how to make a passion fruit pisco sour. We highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to have a relaxing afternoon or evening. The cooking faculty was very clean and warm. Made us feel like we were home. We will miss Chef Alvaro and his friendly smile.
Written May 5, 2024
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Maximilian M
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After 1,5 weeks of visiting Lima, Arequipa and Machu Picchu, we were looking for some local activities in Cusco. The cooking class was the perfect option to get to know the city and the people from a culinary point of view.
We started with an interesting tour on the San Pedro Market. Our guide, Alvaro, gave us a lot of insights about the local food offerings and traditions.
After that, we started at the Taste location with a Pisco Sour course, followed by an amazing cooking class.
Alvaro was the perfect chef, we learned some facts about the Peruvian kitchen, history and traditions. But most importantly, we had a lot of fun!
All in all it was the perfect activity between all the stunning nature and cultural highlights of Peru.
We started with an interesting tour on the San Pedro Market. Our guide, Alvaro, gave us a lot of insights about the local food offerings and traditions.
After that, we started at the Taste location with a Pisco Sour course, followed by an amazing cooking class.
Alvaro was the perfect chef, we learned some facts about the Peruvian kitchen, history and traditions. But most importantly, we had a lot of fun!
All in all it was the perfect activity between all the stunning nature and cultural highlights of Peru.
Written May 11, 2024
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red
Jersey City, NJ4 contributions
Nov 2022
Alvaro was amazing! He met us at the San Pedro market for a private tour and turned what would be a pretty overwhelming scene into an unforgettable experience. Picking out fresh ingredients made cooking our meals a lot more fun! While cooking he kept us entertained and laughing the whole time, and can clearly make cooks of any experience level feel comfortable and excited. The ceviche we made with him was the best we had in all of Peru (and we had a LOT). 10/10 would recommend to anyone staying in Cusco!
Written January 9, 2023
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Stephenie H
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We did the lunch cooking class and market tour. Luigi was our guide and chef and he did an amazing job!! He spoke very clear English and explained the layout of the market very well and walked us through the different sections. He is a chef trained by background and did a fantastic job showing us some classic Peruvian dishes. We made Pisco sours, ceviche, sofritos and a fruit parfait desert using local ingredients washed in filtered water, so we felt very safe eating even fresh uncooked fruits and vegetables. The helper in the background efficiently changed our place settings and set out our ingredients as we were transitioning from cooking to eating. The entire experience was super fun and delicious. Luigi was a great host and ate alongside us to keep the conversation going about the Peruvian food culture and helped us with other restaurant recommendations in Cusco.
Written August 21, 2024
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Sig J
Canton, GA7 contributions
Highly recommend! Alvaro really made this experience special for my 11 and 14 year old daughters and me. He was very entertaining as he guided us through the market teaching us about Peruvian foods and culture. The cooking experience was easy, fun, and the food was delicious. Alvaro was a great instructor and has a fun sense of humor that entertained our group of all ages. I would definitely do this again.
Written May 10, 2024
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Theresa H
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Feb 2025 • Friends
The Peruvian cooking class with Chris was just fantastic! He explained everything so wonderfully and the atmosphere was incredibly relaxed and welcoming. You immediately notice how passionate he is about Peruvian cuisine, and that has made the whole experience even more special. We not only prepared delicious dishes, but also learned a lot about the culture and history behind them. It was a great opportunity to learn new recipes and techniques, and above all it was huge fun! Highly recommended.
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Written February 19, 2025
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Sharon J
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Jul 2022
10/10 would absolutely recommend if you’re interested in local Peruvian cuisine and ingredients and like a bit of cooking. It was a really small group - just 6 people and the chef. We loved learning about the local produce and spices in San Pedro market, then used several of the fruits and spices to make our meal: passionfruit pisco sour, tiradito, alpaca and a fruit cup for dessert - all delicious!
Our guide / chef Alvaro was incredibly engaging and knowledgeable and really made it a wonderful experience. He has a really impressive background, having worked in a variety of professional kitchens before, and it was clear he just loved doing this type of event. He was very accepting of dietary restrictions and made alterations as needed without any issues.
It was a great first experience in Cusco, and it was helpful to have the base knowledge of Peruvian ingredients throughout the rest of our trip.
Our guide / chef Alvaro was incredibly engaging and knowledgeable and really made it a wonderful experience. He has a really impressive background, having worked in a variety of professional kitchens before, and it was clear he just loved doing this type of event. He was very accepting of dietary restrictions and made alterations as needed without any issues.
It was a great first experience in Cusco, and it was helpful to have the base knowledge of Peruvian ingredients throughout the rest of our trip.
Written July 25, 2022
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Jenn L
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Mar 2024 • Couples
After a week of eating delicious Peruvian food we decided it was time to learn how to make it. Could not have found a better class! Alvaro is an absolute gem. He truly loves what he does and sharing Peruvian cuisine with visitors. It’s amazing being in the kitchen with him and learning from watching an artist at work
Written April 15, 2024
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We will leave Cusco at 6pm. Can we do this plan?
Written December 7, 2024
Hello, is there still the opportunity to join the lunch cooking class tomorrow (8th of march)? I am one person and would like to join if possible.
Written March 7, 2022
For fastest response time you might want to go through AirBnb Experiences!
Written March 12, 2022
Hi, I'm interested in booking for July 17th for 4 adults. I couldn't book on the website. Is there availability.
Written June 14, 2021
I’m a vegetarian. We eat most fish but not seafood (no octopus, clams, mussels, shrimp, etc.). And cannot eat gluten. Will this class work for me?
Written December 25, 2019
I believe Chris will accommodate you, but you might want to let him know ahead of time so he can plan accordingly. Although he's probably great on the fly, too! This class was a definite highlight of our trip so I'd hate for you to miss it!
Written December 25, 2019
Olá! Estou tentando fazer uma reserva para o dia 8 de setembro e aparece como rejeitado o nosso pedido. Pode me dizer porque isso ocorre? Não terá visitação e aula de culinária neste dia? Obrigada
Written September 1, 2019
Hi,
What time does the lunch tour start? When should we be at the market and how do we find you?
Thanks,
Parisa
Written July 30, 2019
We met Chris outside the main entrance to the market at 9 am. You will spot Chis as he is tall for a Peruvian.
Written July 31, 2019
Hallo! Can you please tellme when do the cooking classes start - for both lunch and dinner?
I am working in the mornings and might not be able to join anytime. Thank you.
Written May 22, 2019
Lunch is 9am to about 1-30pm starting with visit to market
Written May 24, 2019
can we do a class not using pork? My friend is allergic to fish, any suggestions?
Written April 20, 2019
Yes, Christian is very accommodating just let him know ahead of time!
Written April 22, 2019
Hello, what time does the lunchtime class start and finish please?
Written March 6, 2019
From memory it started around 9am with a trip to the market for ingredients. Then back to the kitchen and eat your own prepared lunch around 12.30pm. So finished around 1/1.30pm.
Really great and well worth it.
Written March 7, 2019
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