Market Tour & Cooking Class with a Peruvian Chef

Testimonials

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  Hannah

  This was an experience well worth it! We walked through a market, learning and tasting fruits and vegetables unique to Peru then went to make our 3 course meal and Pisco sours at the chef’s house. Guillermo was an incredible chef who taught us how to make ev...

  Jun, 2021
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  Bonnie

  My husband and I had a thoroughly enjoyable market tour followed by lunch with Pia and her husband. I highly recommend this tour!

  Jun, 2021

Additional information

What is included

• Tasting of 7 Peruvian foods
• Sampler of 3 Peruvian drinks
• Professional Peruvian chef
• 2% donation to the Impact Eat Foundation to help small local producers
• 1% donation to the Stripe Climate initiative for carbon removal
• Dedicated travel support while you are in Peru
• Pick up and drop off in Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro

Additional data

• We can adapt the menu and duration to your group’s needs. Please reach out to us before booking if interested so we can work out the details together and confirm the feasibility.

Meeting point

Where do we meet?

• Pick up and drop off in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco areas
• Anytime – 11 am is the recommended starting time

Remember that

If you need to be picked up and/or dropped off outside of the above-mentioned areas, please reach out to us for a quote

Questions?

• 01 What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
  If you suffer any allergy o dietary restrictions, make sure to inform us in the checkout notes or via email once you completed your booking so we can take all the necessary precautions. This cooking class can cater for people with any allergy, including but not limited to gluten, lactose and soy. This class, including for those who book the Shared Group service, can be adapted for people on a vegetarian or vegan diet. While our goal is to be as inclusive as possible, we are unfortunately unable to offer halal and kosher alternatives at the moment due to the difficulty for some Peruvian restaurants to acquire and stock item with such characteristics.
• 02 Do we eat a lot during this cooking class? Does it constitute a meal?
  Definitely! We recommend not eating anything else other than a light breakfast before this class. This cooking class constitutes a breakfast and an average-sized lunch with dessert.
• 03 Can you pick me up and drop me off from/at any location?
  Pick up and drop off is included. This is limited to location within the Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco areas. Please reach out to us for a quote if pick up and/or drop off is outside these areas.
• 04 Do I have to book in advance?
  We recommend to book at least 1 week in advance to make sure it's not sold out, but we accept bookings for cooking classes up to 48 hours before the starting time.
• 05 Is this food tour physically demanding?
  Depends on you! Aside from some light walking in the market, you will need to spend a couple of hours standing up in a kitchen.
• 06 I’m a solo traveller. Can I book a cooking class too?
  We encourage it! This cooking class might allow you to meet other travelers who are passionate about gastronomy. Do not be afraid to book, even if you are solo. We could have other reservations for that same day so you can share the experience with other foodies.
• 07 Is this food tour family friendly? If I'm bringing an infant/very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for them?
  If you are traveling with infants or children under 6, you would only be required to purchase a ticket and pay the "Under 18" rate if you'd like them to have access to their own food servings. If you prefer to share your food with your little ones and/or if you want them to eat the food you prepared for them before the tour, there is no need to purchase a ticket for them – they can participate for free. However, please let us know in the booking comments if non-paying children are going to be present so the chef knows and will be prepared for it.
• 08 Can I book a private cooking class?
  Absolutely! Our cooking classes are all private now. You can book a private cooking class for your party as is (via the "Book Now" button), or you can customize this class so it caters to your needs and expectations (reach out to us via email). We are used to design tailor-made experiences for small and big groups – back in 2019 we went up to 150 people at once with one of our walking food tours.
• 09 What if I don’t drink alcohol?
  If you do not drink alcohol, don’t worry! We will provide non-alcoholic drinks instead. Please make sure you add that information in the "Additional comments" section when finalizing your booking. No alcoholic beverages will be served to our guests under 18 years of age.
• 10 Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
  Yes, this tour is 100% wheelchair accessible
• 11 Do you offer any other food experiences?
  Yes, we have several food tours in the bank. Each of them offer a different perspective on Peruvian gastronomy. We like to think we have an option for all budgets and interests! Although we specialize in food tourism, if you'd like to visit a museum, or another area of Lima not covered by one of our food tours and cooking classes, please do let us know – we will for sure be able to arrange something with the help of our trusted partners.
• 12 Is Lima safe?
  Just like in any big city, you have to be careful with your belongings in crowded areas. Of course, Peru being a country with big inequalities showing off the latest smartphone or an expensive watch in the street could unfortunately make you a target for thieves. But if you keep a low profile, you should be more than fine!
• 13 How likely am I to get sick?
  With our tour, extremely unlikely. All the stops are carefully vetted by our team and we run regular checks to make sure they maintain the same standards, both in terms of quality of the food as well as hygiene. Food poisoning is of course something that shouldn't be ignored in Peru, so we always recommend to eat or drink at places that were recommended by at least one local person, combined with positive online reviews.