What‘s Included

Meeting and Pickup

What To Expect

Sample Menu

Reviews

• Fabulous food and hostess!

  JoannaC63,

  Nov 14, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We truly enjoyed our cooking class with Jane! She shared some Mexican history and food history as we cooked, and the food was amazing! Tender pork with a delicious sauce, tortillas, corn fritters, cactus salad, tomatillo salsa, horchata with rum…. Everything was so so good!! Loved our time with Jane! Do this class - it was great!

• Tasty and fun experience!!

  janoQ4237NA,

  Feb 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was a wonderful experience and we're so glad we were part of it! Jane is so talented not only as a chef but as an instructor (very patient!) We were glad she was so informative about the culture, food, and traditions of the people in the area. Will certainly return for another cooking school adventure when we plan our next trip there. Also, be sure to visit her restaurant, Cafe Juanita, in Tongalunda as well!

• Yummy and Enjoyable

  maryquarles,

  Jan 18, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Cooking with Jane was an enjoyable learning experience. The recipes all blended together. I feel fortunate to have met Jane and spend time learning.

• Exceptional experience.

  Mary Q,

  Jan 17, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Hands on and instructor is great. Fluent in English and Spanish. Food was soooo good. I am looking forward to attempting the recipes on my own in my home.

• Unique and Memorable Cooking Experience!

  LightPacker368767,

  Mar 30, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Was a very unique and memorable experience with friends. Jane was an exceptional teacher and I enjoyed her history of the food and Mexico in general. The food was easy to prepare and delicious. I will be making these dishes to share with my friends and family.

• Great experience!

  bcole2016,

  Mar 25, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Such a great experience! Jane guided myself and a couple of friends through a most enjoyable Mexican cooking class! Highly recommend!!

• Pigs and rum cooking class

  U3570TTbarbaral,

  Mar 25, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The cooking instructions and food history were well explained. The resulting lunch was outstanding. I was picked at my hotel and driven to Jane’s kitchen. I highly recommend this tour.

• GREAT Class!

  DMR-2011,

  Mar 5, 2020

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I arranged this tour with Jane as soon as we knew our ship would dock in Huatulco and we're so glad we did. We were met at the dock and driven to Jane's Cooking Classroom which was in an incredibly beautiful setting about 20 minutes outside of town. The space was great and the class superb. Jane answered all our questions and was an excellent teacher. We've taken cooking classes before and have always enjoyed them. This class went a bit beyond our usual experience as we learned so much about the area and the people. If you are in this part of Mexico - BOOK A CLASS - you will learn so much more than how to cook wonderful food. Our class had 8 people so book early - you won't be disappointed! Thank you Jane!

• Hands on Cooking with Pork and Rum

  wilcolover,

  Feb 20, 2020

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Another great cooking class with Jane at Chile's and Chocolate Cooking School in the little town of Zimitan. (transportation included)This class "Pigs and Rum" was a hands-on exploration of pibil cochinita-- pork stewed with onions, tomatoes ,citrus and spices, wrapped in a banana leaf which we cut fresh from a banana tree. We made a nopal and radish salad and fresh corn fritters. Jane not only helps us prepare the food but instructs us about the history of the food. The best part is sitting overlooking the river and enjoying the food we prepared. A great date with my husband, with great food. Met the nicest people. Can't wait for the next new class. Oh forgot the rum in the horchata. (rice water). Refreshing!!!

• Great day!

  jannc66,

  Dec 31, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Jane and her assistant were top notch! Our group of 4 were picked up by taxi at the hotel and taken to the classroom (arranged by Jane). The 30 min drive was lovely, enabling us to see the countryside. The class itself was great fun and the meal that we prepared was delish! Besides learning how to prepare some authentic dishes from the region we were also provided some interesting history of the area which was a great addition to the overall success of the tour. Certainly not the usual tour that one might book for a beach vacation but I highly recommend it. I suggest a stop at the local grocery store to grab any items that you might not be able to get at home, as you are sure to try the recipes again. The rest of the group was disappointed that they did not attend this adventure so a stop at Juanita's Cafe gave them a taste of the foods Jane creates. Thanks again Jane.