Ceviche & Empanadas Cooking Class

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy amazing views of Volcano Arenal in a “Pura Vida” atmosphere while preparing and tasting your newest culinary creations. The class is located in a gorgeous professional kitchen overlooking the rainforest. You will learn Scott’s personal recipes, techniques, get to participate in the creation of them, and of course sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

You will enjoy the fruit of your hard work, all you can drink mojitos, sodas, wine, beer, water and tropical drinks are also included.

Transportation from Hotel

What To Expect

Join Chef Scott Alan and his local chefs for a fun and entertaining morning of Costa Rican cooking while learning how to make delicious appetizers and cocktails. During this appetizer workshop, you’ll get a delicious taste of what Costa Rican cooking is all about. A minimum of 2 people are required for the class.

Sample Menu

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Empanadas

Filled with chicken, cheese, beans or meat.

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Ceviche

with avocado and tortilla chips

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Mojito

Mint mojitos - costarican style

dessert

Chocolate Plantains Flambeé

made with local cacao and vainilla ice cream

Options

Ceviche & Empanadas Cooking Class

Reviews

5.00

44 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unforgettable Costa Rican Cooking Class with the Sweetest Hosts (and Dogs!)
Crisa M,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was hands-down the best thing we did on our trip to Costa Rica! We took the ceviche and empanada cooking class with Costa Rica Cooking Classes, and it was incredible from start to finish. Scott and Charlie were the most wonderful hosts — warm, welcoming, and full of great energy. The class is held in Scott’s beautiful restaurant, which also doubles as his home and a dog rescue! We got to cook and enjoy our meal alongside three amazing pups — Chico, Orejas, and a sweet little puppy found just last week (I took the liberty of renaming her Mojito 🥹). We made guacamole, tortilla chips, ceviche, empanadas, mojitos, and banana flambé, all from scratch. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the experience was the perfect mix of hands-on learning, local flavor, and pure fun. Meanwhile, Charlie kept us well fed with unlimited, freshly made mojitos — including pineapple and passion fruit versions that were out of this world. Highly, highly recommend — it’s a must-do in La Fortuna!
Must Try Experience
Jose M,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My wife and I had a wonderful time. Scott and Charlie were awesome. We learned how to make Costa Rican ceviche using Ginger Ale. Being Mexican, that is not something we use so it came as a surprise; however, it was really good. We also had empanadas with Chicken and a banana dessert. Overall, the experience was awesome. We had a great time while drinking mojitos prepared by Charlie. Ask for a pineapple mojito, that was the best one. This class is perfect for beginners, or people who don’t have culinary experience. Trust, I could barely make sandwiches, but this class was easy and fun.
This has been the best...
Erin T,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This has been the best thing we have done so far on our trip to CR. Scott is an incredible host. Made us feel so welcome and he’s so generous with his time and knowledge. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious and plentiful! Highly recommend this for a fun and unique experience.
Great experience for foodies.
Expedition195176,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with Chef Scott. If you like food sourced locally with a great education of cooking in general as well as local cuisine. Highly recommend.
Outstanding Cooking Class
Amanda S,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an incredible and amazing hands on experience. The class is in a kitchen surrounded the sights and sounds of Arenal. Chef Scott is personable, and it’s obvious he enjoys sharing his knowledge of cooking with others. He demonstrates skills (proper ways to slice, chop etc.) , and then he allows you an opportunity to practice. The food we made was delicious! This was a fun, interactive, educational, hands on experience that I will remember forever. I look forward to making empanadas and ceviche once I return home. I even got to hear a howler monkey! Highly recommend!
The best time in La Fortuna
sophmargo,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
BOOK IT!!! Me and my boyfriend had the most amazing time. Chef Scott was an amazing teacher and was so personable and fun to talk to. Charlie made us the most amazing drinks and was also so friendly. The food was so delicious and we genuinely learned so much, about the food, the area, and Scott’s life. This is now a core memory from our trip, and I recommend it to anyone! The space itself is also beautiful, with amazing views and the cutest dogs ever. Highly highly recommend, it is well worth the money!!
11/10 would recommend!
bekaht2025,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing! Well worth the price! Scott is an excellent host and teacher; I’m a casual home cook and I learned so much from him in such a short time. All the food was delicious and the views from the kitchen were beautiful. Extra bonus if you’re a dog lover: he runs a dog sanctuary/rescue out of his home and the dogs are so sweet!
Totally Worth the Experience
Robert S,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Totally, totally and more totally worth the experience. Chef Scott and his staff are superb. Besides the instructions they were entertaining, personable and totally attentive. The infrastructure for the class was perfect.
Of empanadas and ceviches, dogs and mohitoes...
137aditib,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What can I say... I loved it. The ambience, Chef Scott and his teaching style, the dogs he rescues including the one who ran away after stealing an empanada, his staff, the mohitoes he makes... I could go on and on. The three hours just flew by. And it wasn't just about learning how to make ceviche and empanadas, it included unlimited mohitoes of any hue (traditional to passion fruit and every flavor in between/or any other drink you fancied) at 10.00 in the morning if you please, freshly made avacado dip (by us!) with tortilla chips for starters and ended with a fabulous banana flambe with chocolate reduction. And for me the icing on the cake were the dogs. Chef Scott runs a dog shelter out of his home/office/kitchen and unabashedly asks for donations for his badly behaved, lovable critters. He currently has about 50. Even my husband who is so not a cook, learnt sonething new and enjoyed the experience.
Delicious and Informative
Ashley M,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Scott put together a fun, delicious, and informative cooking experience complete with cocktails, mocktails, ceviche, empanadas, and dessert. Not only did we prepare and eat delicious drinks and dishes, but we learned some cooking / chopping tips all in a beautiful location with a great view of the Arenal volcano. Highly recommended!