Private Tour
Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Every day, from 10:00am to 13:00pm, from 14:30pm to 17:30pm (dinner class), from 18pm to 21pm, we will take you to our kitchen studio, located in Los Portales de Cayma, Pasaje Larilari I-3, where you will learn how to prepare traditional dishes with our most representative ingredients.
Aperitif: Pisco Sour Making, As an introduction to our cooking class, you will learn to make the Peruvian national drink.
Appetizer: Causa Rellena
Main dish: Peruvian ceviche made using fresh coastal fish with a mix of local ingredients that make it unique and unforgettable.
Dessert: Mango mousse or salad fruits with season fruit. Peru is home to many tropical fruit varieties and during this step we will have the opportunity to enjoy seasonal fruits.
Water, tea, or mate
Vegetarian Options:
Fish would be replaced with a fruit or mushrooms.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Every day, from 10:00am to 13:00pm, from 14:30pm to 17:30pm (dinner class), from 18pm to 21pm, we will take you to our kitchen studio, located in Los Portales de Cayma, Pasaje Larilari I-3, where you will learn how to prepare traditional dishes with our most representative ingredients. Aperitif: Passion fruit Sour, Shake your own Pisco Sours and learn about the history behind our national cocktail. Appetizer: Ceviche with a modern twist; Sashimi style fish marinated in a Japanese/Peruvian. Main dish: Causa Limeña. Dessert: Exotic fruits parfait, Have a taste of our best local fruits elegantly served as a parfait. All dishes are seasoned with Maras pink salt Vegetarian Options: Fish would be replaced with “Sweet cucumber”, a local fruit
Sample Menu
starter
Causa Rellena
main
Ceviche
dessert
Local Fruits
What‘s Included
Pisco Sour or Maracuya sour
Ceviche
Causa Rellena
Local Fruits
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
Options
Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful taste experience
Paradise269386,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful evening. Everything was explained to us calmly and we had a lot of fun preparing the traditional dishes. The background to the dishes and the culture was explained to us and of course everything tasted excellent. Thank you for this great experience.
Great Food and An Authentic Cultural Experience
robertwN5228GV,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I came to Arequipa during the rainy season so had the good fortune of being the only guest for this cooking lesson. Marisa is a very experienced cocinera, having run a restaurant in Cusco for years. We made ceviche, another Peruvian dish & Pisco Sours together while her daughter took pictures described the history of these dishes - it was an authentic cultural experience. If you enjoy cooking & food culture at all, I recommend 5/5 .
Perfect experience, great meal!
664kristinc,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect experience. Marisa is a wonderful chef and instructor with great support from her lovely daughter Mari. Well organized, beautiful foods, classic recipes (ceviche, causa, pisco sour snd mango dessert). Plus you are in someone’s home. I opted for no English translation to practice my Spanish. Only ten minutes from plaza de armas by uber. Really recommend this clsss!
Peruvian Cooking Class in a home in Arequipa
O5455BYjohnn,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I wanted to experience a cooking class in Peru so we booked in the Peruvian Cooking Class in Arequipa. Merisa and Maree welcomed us into their home and together we prepared our evening meal of 3 courses and the national drink, a Pisco Sour, all from instructions from them both. We then sat down and enjoyed our creations with them both with the whole experience being well organized with Maree translating for us as Marisa didn't speak English. The evening was warm and welcoming and both hosts were were fantastic. Highly recommend.
Lots of fun!
Jasmine L,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Julia and translator Leo were amazing. We had lots of fun making food and Pisco sour, and just chatting away. We made ceviche, causa de pollo and fruit salad. It was a lot of food so go empty stomach!
Excellent experience
zgrove,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a good time preparing ceviche, a stuffed potato dish, and pisco sours. They made us feel so welcome just like family. Thank you for the excellent experience!
Cooking with Heart: An Authentic Peruvian Experience
O184MIlauraz,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience at this Peruvian cooking class! We learned to prepare delicious traditional dishes with fresh, authentic ingredients, and every step was explained with clear, step-by-step guidance. Marisa and her daughter Maria were incredibly warm and welcoming – their hospitality made us feel right at home. They took plenty of time to answer questions, share cooking tips, and make sure we understood each stage of the process. It felt like cooking with family while discovering the rich flavors of Peru. I can’t recommend this class highly enough!
Fantastic experience!
668tiess,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. It's like visiting your family. A Homely Mood with a Professional Chef. The dishes were delicious and the conversations were fantastic. I would recommend everyone to enter this ‘regular household’ to get acquainted with Peruvian cuisine!
Recommended!
668tiess,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cooking course was really fantastic. A perfect experience to actually get acquainted with Peruvian cuisine. The chef and her daughter are incredibly sweet which made the experience feel like visiting family. I would recommend everyone to take this course because this Home Mood and interaction creates a real local experience and good conversations with nice people.
What a fun experience!
suzanb889,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun experience! Mother and daughter were very friendly and sociable. We made delicious dishes and because of the Welcoming it felt like coming home. We would recommend this to anyone staying in Arequipa!
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