4h Cooking Class in Panama City: 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
Overview
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4 hours
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Immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of Panama with this boozy, 10-recipe cooking experience!
In this fun Panama City activity, you’ll prepare delicious recipes with our friendly and entertaining cook, Winnie.
This interactive cooking and dining experience is a delightful way to:
+ Learn Panamanian cooking techniques of dishes like Carimanõlas and Butter Cassava
+ Savor fresh wholesome ingredients
+ Engage in spirited conversation
Enjoy social interaction while indulging in incredible drinks, appetizers, main dishes and desserts.
While preparing this delicious meal, take pics of your dishes, group and new friends! Post to social for many oohs-and-aahs and to rack up those likes!
Many of our past guests tell us that this was their best dinner and activity in Panama!
We look forward to cooking and dining with you!
*Vegetarian meals and non-alcohol beverage recipes are available upon request. We can accommodate any food restriction request.
** None of our dishes contain pork!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small group for a personalized experience
Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
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
Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local chef
What To Expect
Begin your experience inside a true Panamanian home kitchen, where authentic flavors, stories, and hands-on cooking come together. Meet your instructor and a small group to begin your Panamanian culinary adventure. No experience is necessary, and you're bound to learn something new about Panamanian cooking and culture, whether you're a novice or an expert chef. Your group will create several traditional Panamanian dishes such as Pico de Gallo and Fish Ceviche, plus several appetizers and the classic Panamanian mojito. Listen as your instructor guides you through each step of the process, 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 is ready, gather around the table to enjoy the full meal you created, share stories with your host, and toast with a homemade mojito. You’ll leave not just with recipes, but with skills, memories, and connections most travelers never experience.
Sample Menu
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mojitos!!!
bottomless! mint and other flavors
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Pico de Gallo
Salsa with a Panamanian twist
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Butter Cassava with herbs
Cooked cassava served with butter and herbs, great to accompany your mojitos!
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fish ceviche
fish ceviche made with fresh catch-of-the-day Pacific fish fillet.
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Picante sauce
Chombo pepper sauce. Packs flavor and punch
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Carimanõlas
Yucca mash cake filled with ground beef. Excellent bar food
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Chicha de Saril - Iced tea
Iced tea made from Roselle(Hibiscus) infusion with spices
main
arroz con pollo
rice and chicken cassarole, with lots of veggies
dessert
arroz con piña
pineapple flavored rice pudding
dessert
Chicheme
Drinkable Corn cream dessert
Options
Shared class + market tour
Market tour + cooking class: Discover lots of Central American food items, fruits and drinks to try while in Panama or to bring back home as gifts
Duration: 4 hours: slightly over 4hours as the market tour takes 1hrs and the class 3hrs
Shared Group Cooking class
Private cooking class
Min. of 2 participants require
Reviews
302 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 Authentic Panamanian Experience
robertdN5305NN,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Winnie was a tremendously gracious host and talented chef. Her warmth and charm made an exceptional itinerary into an unforgettable experience. I recommend cooking with her in Panama to anyone and everyone who wants an authentic Panamanian experience with skills that will go beyond your vacation. So appreciative!
Great! Definitely a must do.
61meganp,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Winnie was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, professional, and genuinely impressive. The food was exceptional—beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and presented with care and creativity. You can tell she takes pride in every detail. Beyond the amazing dishes, Chef Winnie brought such a warm, welcoming energy that elevated the entire meal. She was attentive without being intrusive, thoughtful, and truly talented. It felt like a luxury dining experience made personal. I highly recommend Chef Winnie to anyone looking for top-tier culinary expertise. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to enjoy her cooking again!
Fantastic! Book it now!
Marcella L,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience! Winnie was a perfect chef and host. She was also a great teacher learning some invaluable kitchen tips! And tricks. My husband and I lused bed the experience.
Excellent! Book now!
marcellalove5892,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phenomenal Experience with our chef and host Winnie full of community at her home! Loved the food and flow of prep & talk! The food was so good and Winnie did a wonderful job managing and teaching some great kitchen tips!
Amazing Panamanian Cooking Class!
Maps792864,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Winnie is amazing! We joined her group cooking class in Panama and it was an excellent class. We learned so much about Panamanian food culture and go to meet to others traveling and connect with them: the class is very hands on and informative. Would definitely recommend
Amazing Evening with Chef Winnie
644romank,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time at Chef Winnie’s cooking class! Winnie is an absolute gem—warm, upbeat, and super fun to learn from. We picked up so many useful tips, had a ton of laughs, and the food was chef’s kiss. Totally worth it. Five stars from me and 100% recommend!
Highly recommended!
S6308WJjessican,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mom and I were fortunate enough to end up with a private class with Winnie because the other party cancelled. She was so entertaining and wonderful at teaching. I am definitely a beginner when it comes to cooking, but everything was completely doable for me and the food turned out delicious. Fantastic way to spend a rainy afternoon! Thank you so much, Winnie!!
Best Panama experience!!!!
E5118QRsheilah,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The very best experience in Panama! Do not miss out on Chef Winnie’s expertise and warm welcome. What a treat! We learned techniques and flavors to take home with us.
Foodies - a must!
Cheri H,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Chef Winnie was amazing! I am an experienced cook, and I LEARNED SO MUCH! Cannot I wait to go home and make these recipes for my family :-) we'll, I can wait to go home... O want to come back and learn more
The best birthday!
444ciaras,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Winnie was just knowledgeable and helpful in the kitchen. This experience is very hands on and in touch with the culture. I also did the shopping tour. Chef Winne walked me down each isle pointing out the all local items. I am very pleased to spend my birthday doing this activity.
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