3 hours
Mobile ticket
This activity comes out differently because the guest shall learn how to cook with the spices and come up with tasty Panamanian and African dishes.
The guests shall be cooking with fresh ingredients as they learn new cooking skills. These new cooking skills make my experience unique.
Public transportation options are available nearby
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
We shall all prepare the meals together using fresh ingredients as we socialize and meet other travelers. Afterward, we shall sit at the dining table and share the food we all made.
starter
Empanadas
starter
Patacones
main
Coconut rice
main
Jollof rice
main
Pilao rice
main
Biryani
main
Bacalao
main
Pollo guisado
main
Seafood curry
dessert
Mkate was sinia
All the cooking utensils and ingredients shall be provided by the host
145 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kelly H,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
This class was so informative and great fun! Chef Dave not only teaches the recipes, he shares his knowledge about the ingredients, history of the dish, etc. If I lived in Panama I would take his class over and over.
Carla W,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
Chef Dave was a great host. He kept everyone involved and did a great job explaining the ingredients and techniques. The food was amazing. Overall experience was a 10/10. Great vibes. I highly recommend.

Meagan S,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
I've only done a couple of cooking classes while traveling before, and they were just OK, but this one was amazing! Dave is super friendly and entertaining, and we learned techniques that we can use for all types of cooking. The activity lasted more than three hours, but didn't feel long at all because it was so much fun. I do recommend having a plan to wash your clothes ASAP afterwards, because we used so much spice that my clothes had a really strong garlic smell (although I was one of the people chopping garlic so maybe that's why).
Brittany B,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
My experience was excellent. Chef Dave is soo knowledgeable that even as a cook I was enthralled by the many things I thought I knew. The setting was perfect for the activity and the general flow felt very relaxed and felt like a dinner party. It was very hands on, step by step and thorough. Across the globe this has been one of my best and most memorable experiences. Absolutely book this class! I will also add that as a solo traveler I felt very comfortable in the group setting.


Megan J,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
Amazing cooking class. Chef Dave taught us about local cuisine and cooking techniques. Would definitely rebook if I visit Panama again!

Kevan,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was an amazing experience and Chef’s Dave’s knowledge, skill, personality and attention to each participant was amazing, The meal was great but the atmosphere and engagement made it relaxing, informative and culturally powerful. It was more than a cooking class, it was a class on life, historical journey, transformation and evolution of culinary styles, power of people and purpose. There was an attention to detail in a relaxing atmosphere. You will leave with an impactful experience.
leslie d,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
Along with the delicious food Chef Dave shared lots of cooking tips and cultural insights regarding the Africa - Panama connection.
Angela T,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was such an amazing experience!! Chef Dave is so kind and engaging! I love how he explained everything and involved all of us. The food was sooooo good and fresh! We learned so much in such a short time. I would def recommend this!!!
Dennis G,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great energy in this class. Chef was great and very accommodating. Food was on point had some cod fish fritters for an appetizer killer.


Dominique H,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Chef Dave was enthusiastic and professional. The class was fun, informative, hygienic. My partner loves to cook, me not as much, yet we BOTH learned so much and had so many laughs. A super warm and inviting class for anyone wanting to learn something new!







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