4h Cooking Class in Cuenca with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Ecuador during a small-group cooking class inside a real Cuenca home. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques from the southern Andes as your local host guides you through preparing a traditional multi-course meal. Get your hands dirty while you cook, listen to stories of Andean heritage, and sip on a traditional canelazo.

• Learn more about Andean cuisine than you would just eating out
• Small group size allows for personalized guidance
• Ideal for travelers who value authenticity and hands-on experiences
• Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

And you can choose how you want to enjoy the experience:

One option includes bottomless drinks, and another is available without alcohol.

Don’t feel like cooking? Book as a youth instead of an adult for a lower price, and simply watch, eat, drink, and enjoy the class.

Just choose the option that fits your mood when booking.

Itinerary

Begin your experience inside a true Ecuadorian home kitchen where authentic flavors, stories, and hands-on cooking come together.

Meet your instructor and a small group to begin your Ecuadorian culinary adventure. No experience is necessary, and you're bound to learn something new about Ecuadorian cooking and culture, whether you're a novice or an expert instructor.

Your group will create several traditional Ecuadorian dishes such as locro de papas and seco de pollo, plus several appetizers and the classic canelazo.

Listen as your instructor guides you through the process of making the dishes, taking notes if you like. Most of the ingredients used in these dishes can be found all over the world, so you'll be able to recreate them at home.

Once everything’s ready, gather around the table to enjoy the full meal you created, share stories with your host, and toast with a homemade canelazo.

You leave not just with recipes, but with skills, moments, and connections most travelers never experience.

What's included

• Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local host
• Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
• Small group for a personalized experience
• 5-Star Experience Guarantee - or your money back
• All ingredients, utensils, and apron provided — nothing to bring
• Full meal (appetizer, main dish, dessert) + unlimited drinks

What's not included

• grautuities
• pick or drop off not included

Meeting point

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English, Spanish

Travellers

• Infant (0–1)
• Child (2–9)
• Youth (10–17)
• Adult (18–99)

Options

• Private class

  Minimum 2 pax : Private Class

  Duration: 3 hours

  In-person guide: Spanish, English

• Shared Group Class –No Alcohol

  Duration: 3 hours

  No Alcohol Included

  In-person guide: Spanish, English

• Shared Class + Market tour

  1h Market tour + Shared class

  Duration: 4 hours: Just over 4 hours total — the Market Tour lasts about 1 hour, followed by a 3-hour cooking class with bottomless drinks.

  In-person guide: Spanish, English

• Shared Group-Bottomless Drinks

  Duration: 3 hours

  Bottomless Drinks: You will have access to a full cooking class and unlimited refills of caipirinhas, making your experience even more fun.

  In-person guide: Spanish, English

Additional information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Kids can enjoy tropical fruit juices and local soda.
• Don't drink alcohol? We can make virgin versions of the drinks in our menu.
• We can accommodate to your food allergies or intolerances... just tell us in advance.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.