Private Tour

Private Colombian Cooking Class in Medellin with a Local Family

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Join your local host Daniela and her mother in their cozy kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. During your 1-2 hour lesson you will learn to prepare 2-3 authentic Colombian dishes that you will later share with the welcoming family at their dining table. Some of the dishes you may learn to cook are Colombian picada (a platter of fried meats and vegetables) or sudado de muchacho (traditional meat and potato dish) and ajiaco (traditional soup). Your meal ends on a sweet note such as chicharrón mazamorra (a traditional dessert made with corn).

Don't hesitate to embark on this culinary adventure and learn all about Columbian culture and cuisine over a homecooked meal with warm-hearted locals!

Additional Info

Menu may vary depending on the season

If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Private, personalized experience

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Daniela

Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Medellin home with your host Daniela. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Daniela will teach you 2-3 traditional Colombian dishes from family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Colombian culture and cuisine.

Sample Menu

starter

Ajiaco

traditional soup

main

Colombian picada

a platter of fried meats and vegetables

main

Sudado de muchacho

meat and potato

dessert

Mazamorra

a traditional dessert made with corn

Options

Cooking and dinner

Cooking class and dinner including alcohol with your host Daniela

Cooking and lunch

Cooking class and lunch including alcohol with your host Daniela

Reviews

5.00

28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We had an awesome...
Stephanie P,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an awesome experience! Daniela helped us make traditional ajiaco soup, arepas and tres leches cake. All of it was delicious!! We were invited into her home and spent the evening cooking and talking with Daniela and her mom Beatriz. They were both lovely and gave us some great recommendations for other things to do in Medellin as well! Highly recommend!
Best Insider’s Guide to Cooking in Medellin
GoPlaces794634,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing day with Tábata during our cooking class and market tour! This was our first day in Medellin, and she and her mother were wonderful hosts. They took us around the market and showed us where they shop — I even got to purchase some spices and equipment to take home for my own cooking. She bought and array of fruits native to Colombia so we could try them for the fir at time. During the cooking demo, she showed us how to do everything by hand and even gave us some history of Colombia and the recipes we were making. We recommend this class to all of our friends and anyone who visits Medellin!
Best Local Experience in Medellin
anthonysP782RI,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
this is my second time having a local food experience with Daniela. She is so knowledgeable and friendly and takes the time to make sure your eating experience is outstanding. We have visited the market for local fruits, had lunch at her home and I walked the farmers market on a Sunday. I highly recommend one her food inspired experiences for anyone who truly wants to taste local Colombian food.
great way to learn cooking colombian food
Roberto K,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
it was a fun evening and the food was excellent. If you have the chance you should visit with Daniela the Minorista
Best Cooking Class Ever!
Kimberly M,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I am so glad that I chose to take this class in Medellín; it was truly a great experience. Finding the location was easy via Uber and I loved her kitchen! Daniela and her family were really great and knowledgeable about the foods we were making. She took her time with me to show me each step and we were able to talk about other Colombian food and culture. I have never had such a great one-on-one teaching experience like this, I would 100% do this class again every time I visit Medellín. This class really made my whole trip!! Special thanks to Daniela, her mom and staff for having everything prepared for my class, and for making me feel so at home with them. I can’t wait to get home and make these recipes my own to add to my repertoire!
Romantic cooking class in Medellin
Wander25247300761,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time with Daniella our chef the day before we received a selection of appetizers, main course and desserts to choose from we were picked up at our hotel and taken to a local market at that point Daniella took us on a tour and explained what we we’re going to pick up and she discussed the entire market with us and it seemed she knew everyone and we were very comfortable We arrived at her apartment and organized and prepared everything for our lunch Daniella had local books to view about Medellín and the surrounding area and she was very enthusiastic and engaging As we started to cook we could participate as much or as little as possible We had some music in the background and as this was our romantic 30 th anniversary year we chose romantic boleros Daniella’s mom was there and she added that special touch to the day that only a mom could bring warmth and kindness We forgot to bring a bottle of wine and lucky for us Daniella had an excellent carmanere that paired well with our choice for lunch which we were very grateful After lunch we were not rushed and Daniella spent time with us and asked if we had any questions and did we enjoy our meal I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Medellín to experience a home cooked meal in an Enjoyable relaxed atmosphere
Authentic Colombian cooking and travel tips from a local!
A8112QIkatiew,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fun experience during our cooking lesson with Daniela, and walked away with tons of new insights on Medellín and Colombia as a whole. We made 3 dishes: Mazorca desgranada con queso y tocineta; Ajiaco; Almojabana and they were all delicious! Daniela was so welcoming to us and it was a lovely way to spend a few hours in her beautiful home and kitchen. We left knowing how to make a few traditional Colombian dishes and with a wealth of ideas for other things that to check out while in Medellìn. I recommend this activity if you have time during your visit.
Authentic Colombian cooking lesson and tons of travel tips
Katherine W,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fun experience during our cooking lesson with Daniela and walked away with lots of new insights on Medellín and Colombia as a whole. We made 3 dishes… Mazorca desgranada con queso y tocineta Ajiaco Almojabana …and they were all delicious! Daniela was so welcoming to us, it was a lovely way to spend the afternoon. She has a very nice home and beautiful kitchen. We walked away having learned how to make a few traditional Colombian dishes and with a bunch of ideas for things to see while we’re here. I recommend doing this if you have time while in Medellín.
High recommended
NY2001NY,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Top notch unique experience, highly recommended. Very warm and welcoming family. The food was great traditional Colombian.
Fun, delicious in-home local cooking + great local advice on seeing Medellín
TacomaHappy5,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience with Daniela learning some authentic Colombian home cooking! Daniela was a wonderful host and had everything ready for us to jump in and learn, cook, eat, and have fun. Had great conversation and a great sit-down family meal with what we prepared together. We made this our first experience after arriving in Colombia for our vacation so we could get some tips and advice on the best ways to take in Medellin. Daniela did not disappoint! She gave us a ton of great first-hand advice and background info that has made our vacation great. Thank you Daniela!!