Can Cook in Cancun
Can Cook in Cancun
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Mexican cooking classes:A day long cooking experience in Cancun with Chef Claudia will allow you to learn about Mexican Culture in a fun, relaxing, DELICIOUS, yet professional way. Private Dinners/Events:If youor your family are not in a mood for a class, but would like to experience a great Mexican dinner in a unique atmosphere... A Mexican house! Please get in touch, we'll prepare a special dinner for groups from 4 to 20.
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KathleenAnn2015
Durham, NC16 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Lorenzo was quite helpful in arranging the booking, sending photos of the meetup location (hint: WhatsApp is a great way to connect with local businesses, and a no-cost alternative to international text messaging) Chef Claudia was the most friendly tour guide, host and teacher. On the way to the market she shared local history and showed us neighborhood gems, an unexpected bonus. The market visit gave us an authentic glimpse of Mexico. The cooking class is held at Claudia’s home with a great kitchen and dining setup for small groups. With the help of her assistant Maria, Claudia led us through a well planned and ambitious menu of traditional Mexican favorites, with insights on ingredients and techniques. We all enjoyed the fruits of our labors together, left with a packet of recipes, great memories and a new friend.
Written October 15, 2022
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Patty1429
Portage, Indiana, United States171 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Mi Cocina es Tu Cocina translates to My kitchen is your kitchen and that is exactly the Truth. Chef Claudia welcomed us into her home for this unforgettable experience geared toward the professional or the home chef’s. We had a day long class that was very educational, fun and definitely Yummy. We arranged separate round trip transportation with Claudia from our hotel which was cheaper then the taxi we took down the street earlier in the week.
We started off on the patio with Day of the dead bread and Mexican coffee as we learned about this holiday and some of the traditions. We then went in for “class”, overview of variety of peppers was presented as we ate a fruit salad prepared by Chef’s assistants. We learned why different regions of Mexico had different foods and presentations, how this happened in earlier years. Very educational experience.
Then the aprons came out, it was my spouse and I another couple with there adult daughter, 5 in all. We made 4 types of salsa. We all made one except for Hubby, but he didn’t escape. He was up for the tortilla’s next. We then learned about Masa as the assists prepared Burritos a from the tortillas we made. We snacked on those with our salsas.
Next up Mexican tamales from Oaxaca with banana leaves. As those were steaming. I was chosen for the soup course, sooo good. Creama Poblano. The assistants were busy making chicken pastor. Throughout the class we would learn about, make and taste a variety of Mexican dishes.
We finished up with a lunch that we all had a hand in making. It was delicious. We ate so much we had to cancel our dinner reservations Lol. Please note my husband is allergic to tomatoes which is very prevalent in Mexican cooking. Chef Claudia took the time to tailor the class with my husband in mind, 2 of the salsas had no tomatoes and she prepared him a different side dish. We were sent home with all of our recipes to enjoy.
Hands down this was the best tour we have ever done, educational, interactive and just plan Fun. I feel like Claudia is my Mexican cousin and I am going to visit again. Thank you Chef Claudia, Lorenzo and your lovely assistants, Patricia y Roberto from Indiana
We started off on the patio with Day of the dead bread and Mexican coffee as we learned about this holiday and some of the traditions. We then went in for “class”, overview of variety of peppers was presented as we ate a fruit salad prepared by Chef’s assistants. We learned why different regions of Mexico had different foods and presentations, how this happened in earlier years. Very educational experience.
Then the aprons came out, it was my spouse and I another couple with there adult daughter, 5 in all. We made 4 types of salsa. We all made one except for Hubby, but he didn’t escape. He was up for the tortilla’s next. We then learned about Masa as the assists prepared Burritos a from the tortillas we made. We snacked on those with our salsas.
Next up Mexican tamales from Oaxaca with banana leaves. As those were steaming. I was chosen for the soup course, sooo good. Creama Poblano. The assistants were busy making chicken pastor. Throughout the class we would learn about, make and taste a variety of Mexican dishes.
We finished up with a lunch that we all had a hand in making. It was delicious. We ate so much we had to cancel our dinner reservations Lol. Please note my husband is allergic to tomatoes which is very prevalent in Mexican cooking. Chef Claudia took the time to tailor the class with my husband in mind, 2 of the salsas had no tomatoes and she prepared him a different side dish. We were sent home with all of our recipes to enjoy.
Hands down this was the best tour we have ever done, educational, interactive and just plan Fun. I feel like Claudia is my Mexican cousin and I am going to visit again. Thank you Chef Claudia, Lorenzo and your lovely assistants, Patricia y Roberto from Indiana
Written November 5, 2022
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Tara W
Ankeny, IA1 contribution
Claudia was an amazing tour guide and chef. We had a lot of fun learning to make authentic Mexican food and can’t wait to share with friends and family back home.
We brought our two teens along with minimal cooking experience and they feel like they can make these recipes at home too! The rice pudding was the star of the meal.
We highly recommend!
We brought our two teens along with minimal cooking experience and they feel like they can make these recipes at home too! The rice pudding was the star of the meal.
We highly recommend!
Written June 29, 2021
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thomastours
Sunrise Beach, MO19 contributions
Feb 2020
We were a group of 5 who attended the class in Claudia's lovely home. There were approximately 12 all together in the group. We had some amazing food while learning not just about cooking, but also the culture of Mexican food. There were hands on experiences, some individually and some the entire group. We were given the menus and recipes to take home, and took lots of notes. Claudia had some of the ingredients for sale, and gave us tips on where to find other ingredients. I would highly recommend this for cooks and for people who enjoy good eating!
Written March 15, 2020
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Heta
Helsinki, Finland1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
We had a very nice cooking class with Claudia and her staff. Everything was well organized and the atmosphere was welcoming, relaxed and friendly. Claudias garden is beautiful and the food was really good.
We took the class on the last day of our trip, but I would recommend to go during the first days so that you have time to utilize what you learned.
We took the class on the last day of our trip, but I would recommend to go during the first days so that you have time to utilize what you learned.
Written January 17, 2022
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Aimee D
Overland Park, KS130 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We really enjoyed this! We were a group of 2 couples. I found out about it on trip advisor. We thought it would be something different than what we normally do (fishing, Isla, etc). I reached out by email and got a response from Lorenzo (Claudia’s husband). Great communication to plan it. It’s at their lovely home in downtown Cancun. They provide transportation for $12/person round trip (which is a minimal cost). We got picked up at 9 am. and dropped off around 4 pm. It is quite a long day. We are sun people and I wish I could have planned this on a rainy day. ;) Quite a few of the other guests had done class before. They said Lorenzo normally does the beginning part (history) but our trip was just Claudia doing it all. When we arrived we sat out on her lovely porch for churros and amazing coffee. Then went in for history. It was good but around hour and half. Informative Then came the fun part. Hands on. Claudia had girls working on prep behind her as she talked and we began the lesson. There was A LOT of food we got to eat at the end. We finished up with some tequila. Claudia was just delightful and we learned so much. I will be making my own tortillas and tamales soon!
Written January 30, 2023
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LarryMN55405
Minneapolis, MN14 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We have visited Cancun annually for the last 8 years. This is always the highlight of our stay. Claudia welcomes you into her house and you spend the day learning about Mexican culture, cuisine of the different regions, local techniques and preparations. The day concludes with a feast not to be missed. Menus have been different each time we visit and we always learn something new. Classes include participation and a packet of recipes for you to try at home.
This is a very unique experience and highly recommended. Perfect for cooks, “foodies”, or anyone that enjoys local foods.
This is a very unique experience and highly recommended. Perfect for cooks, “foodies”, or anyone that enjoys local foods.
Written February 3, 2023
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Andi M
12 contributions
Jun 2023
If you are in Cancun, you 100% need to do this! Claudia and her family welcomed us into her home for this class. The company was great and the food was even better!
I cannot say enough good things about this experience. To start, the communication was kind of slow but once we got a date scheduled everything fell into place. They helped us to arrange transportation and when we ran into some trouble at the hotel with our schedule and had to move some things around, they were incredibly accommodating in helping us move the date and time of our cooking class.
When we got there, we were greeted with an appetizer of fresh fruit and tea. Followed by the cooking class which included education about different foods across Mexico, types of peppers and different preparations, and much more. We then made Yukatan style tamales, 5 different salsas, and Chilaquiles. They also had beer and rice pudding for those that wanted it. They even sent us home with a small cook book of recipes including some we didn't make so we can try them in the future.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes to eat and especially for those who like to cook! This was my mom's favorite activity of our entire vacation! Thank you again to Claudia and her family and friends for making it such an amazing experience!
I cannot say enough good things about this experience. To start, the communication was kind of slow but once we got a date scheduled everything fell into place. They helped us to arrange transportation and when we ran into some trouble at the hotel with our schedule and had to move some things around, they were incredibly accommodating in helping us move the date and time of our cooking class.
When we got there, we were greeted with an appetizer of fresh fruit and tea. Followed by the cooking class which included education about different foods across Mexico, types of peppers and different preparations, and much more. We then made Yukatan style tamales, 5 different salsas, and Chilaquiles. They also had beer and rice pudding for those that wanted it. They even sent us home with a small cook book of recipes including some we didn't make so we can try them in the future.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes to eat and especially for those who like to cook! This was my mom's favorite activity of our entire vacation! Thank you again to Claudia and her family and friends for making it such an amazing experience!
Written July 23, 2023
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Graham B
Vancouver, Canada199 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
I booked our family of 5 for the food market tour and cooking class and our two teenagers said that it was the highlight of our Cancun vacation. Claudia is an amazing tour guide and teacher and we all really enjoying learning, cooking and eating the fruits of our labour. Highly recommended!
Written January 11, 2023
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Wendi-Starr B
2 contributions
Feb 2023
I took my first class with Claudia back in 2018, and I have taken one each time I have returned to visit Cancun. Her home is beautiful, her lessons are thorough, her assistants are sweet, and the food prepared is delicious. On our last visit, we even got 2 "DVD EXTRAS" (1) when another chef she knows stopped by her house to prepare paella, and (2) a mescal distiller came over and educated us on the history and process of making this particular beverage. I have brought 2 friends with me after my first visit, and both of them have loved the class as much as I have. I can't wait for my next visit!
Written March 17, 2023
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Is Claudia still doing cooking classes? Their website appears to be down.
Written December 30, 2023
Hello
I was looking for a number to call or a link to make a cooking class reservation and I could not find anything on my tripadvisor web page. If anyone could help me out it will be great!
Written October 18, 2019
Look up their Website. They do not have a toll free number but they do have local numbers on their website. you can email at cancookincancun .
You will really enjoy the class and the food!
Written October 20, 2019
Hi.
I am from Brasil and looking for Mexican food culinary classes. Planning to go may or June 2019. Dreaming of opening a Mexican restaurant here, and intention of doing it right.
Why I am trying my English here....
sorry. Can we try português?!
Written September 11, 2018
Hola.
You are more than welcome to come in June 2019. We have helped people from different places like USA, Canada, Spain, South Korea and others that opened restaurants in their home towns. Sorry we don´t speak Portugués. Maybe a little of Portuñol!
Written September 16, 2018
Doreen G
Savannah, Georgia
Is it advised to do this while in port at cozumel with a cruise ship or is there not enough time to get to and from and still make the class? Thanks
Written June 3, 2018
You won't have enough time. It is in the heart of Cancun and lasts until 3:00 to 3:30. Try it when you visit Cancun.
Written June 10, 2018
Do you have any openings this week? We depart on Friday May 4th. We are a group of 4 that are available anytime Sunday thru Thursday. We just spoke to some people in the hotel pool that HIGHLY recommend your class.
Written April 28, 2018
Hola Kyle. Thank you very much for attending the class and thank yo so much to those people who recommended us! We appreciate your visit and hope you had a good time.
Written May 5, 2018
Anyone else received poor customer service after you paid and left the class?
Written January 29, 2018
Anyone else received poor customer service after you paid and left the class?
Written January 29, 2018
Just to make things clear. Donna forgot her recipes in class. It took us 4 days to recover them, get them scanned and sent by mail to her. We apologized at the time for the delay.
Written February 4, 2018
Hola Jeneen H.
We don´t usually issue certificates but if you want or need one, of course we can do it.
About Donna S´s comment:
Just to make things clear. Donna forgot her recipes in class. It took us 4 days to recover them, get them scanned and sent by mail to her. We apologized at the time for the delay.
Written February 4, 2018
Cancookincancun2012
Cancun, Mexico
Hola Ayesha. Thank you for your interest in our Mexican Cooking Classes. They usually start 9:30 am and are over by 3:30 pm
Written March 24, 2017
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