9 Cooking Classes in Lima Worth Booking

1.#1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 995 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Learn to make causa, ceviche, and a Pisco Sour in Lima with a friendly chef, fresh ingredients, history, and recipes to take home.

“Luchito's cooking class in Lima, Peru was an amazing experience. The class is completely hands-on, meaning everyone gets to cook their own dishes from start to finish, which made it both fun and engaging. The pace was relaxed and never felt rushed, allowing us to truly enjoy the process. George, our chef, was funny and amazing as well. The ingredients were fresh, and the recipes highlighted and rich flavors of Peruvian cuisine beautifully. One suggestion for improvement would be to consider using a pastry brush for the olive oil that is being used for the round ring mold, rather than having multiple people dip their directly hands in the oil…”

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2.Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Explore Lima’s Surquillo Market, taste Peruvian fruits, and cook a generous three-course meal in this hands-on Miraflores class.

“What an incredible and magical cooking experience with Aaron and Marco. We kicked off the tour by a market tour and buying ingredients. We were told what are the options and the classics of Peruvian food. We then proceeded to the kitchen which is an opening kitchen and dining room with an incredible view. Plenty of food, great vibe and music, very detailed explanations and hands on experience where you try fol a variety of fruits and potatoes to the main dishes you cook. Highly highly recommend”

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3.Authentic 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class in Lima + Pisco Sour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Cook ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, dessert, and Pisco Sours with Chef Rafael in a small Lima class built for curious beginners.

“Put this on your MUST DO List while traveling in Peru. Rafael is a great chef & provides you with a great experience with details about each dish. Be prepared to spend about 2 hours learning while cooking. We cannot wait to make these recipes when we return back to Indiana.”

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4.4 Course Peruvian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Learn to make four Peruvian classics in Lima, from causa and ceviche to lomo saltado and picarones, with a Pisco Sour included.

“With few instructions from Christian, every member of our family was able to create beautiful dishes, not to mention delectable! We. had a wonderful time learning about the native ingredients as well as the history of peru cooking! Host was knowledgeable and passionate about cooking. Highly recommend, anyone can cook!”

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5.Market Tour, Tasting of 35 Fruits, and 4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Explore Surquillo Market, taste 35 Peruvian fruits, and prepare a four-course meal with pisco sour in a small Lima cooking class.

“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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6.Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $40Best value

Make ceviche, tuna tartare, and Pisco Sours in Miraflores while tasting exotic fruits and 10 infused Peruvian piscos with local hosts.

“My husband and I (and our world traveling dog!) had the BEST experience with Maria and her husband Jose Antonio who welcomed us and made us feel like fast friends. We booked their ceviche and Pisco sour cooking class. They have their own space with a kitchen space, full bar and a lovely seating area so you feel at home! We started with a nice little intro video to explain the different regions of Peru and their vast gastronomy. Afterwards we got to sample a few of their piscos which they make themselves in a small factory in Ica. They were delicious! After that we made a tuna tartare, followed…”

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7.Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour

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

Learn ceviche and pisco sour in Lima, then watch music, laser lights, and fountains at the Magic Water Circuit.

“Transportation and instructions were kindly communicated prior to the tour. The guides were knowledgeable, fun, and even spoke English, which I was so grateful as my Spanish isn't great. Things went fairly seamless from the workshop to the water circuit tour. Overall great time. Thank you!”

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8.Demo Cooking Class with Lunch at Cala Restaurant

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

Learn tiradito and pisco sour at Cala in Lima, then enjoy a three-course Peruvian lunch on a terrace above the Pacific.

“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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9.4-Course Peruvian Cooking Class in Miraflores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3h 15m · from $85

Cook four Peruvian courses, make a Pisco Sour, and learn Lima's food traditions in a small rooftop class in Miraflores.

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