Private Tour
Private Filipino Cooking Class in the Heart of Manila,Makati City
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Cinty is excited to share the joy of cooking, as well as, an opportunity to showcase Filipino hospitality and using the therapeutic qualities of food. The meal you will cook and share together is a blend of techniques and recipes from Cinty’s mother's kitchen as well as her nutrition certification classes. Through this experience get a glimpse into the culinary traditions of Philippines
• Private Filipino cooking class with a certified nutritionist and wellness chef in Makati City
• Together you will explore the diverse range of Filipino ingredients and learn essential cooking techniques
• Master the art of Filipino cuisine and learn to make two dishes from scratch
• Enjoy a traditional home cooked meal, served with local beer or wine
• Vegetarian, vegan, lactose free, gluten free options available
If you choose the market tour option, Cinty will drive you to the nearby Guadalupe public market, one of the biggest wet markets in Makati, to buy ingredients for your cooking class.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cinty can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, please let her know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions
Private, personalized experience
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
Private cooking class with your host Cinty
Gratuities
If you choose the market tour option - Enjoy a guided tour of Guadalupe public market
Home cooked meal (lunch or dinner)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Cinty in her spacious home kitchen and learn to make two dishes from scratch, whether they are traditional dishes or vegan/vegetarian alternatives. You will either learn to make an appetizer + main dish or a main dish + dessert. In this hybrid class, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the cooking process. Discover iconic dishes such as adobo (braised meat/vegetable) or sinigang (sour soup with tamarind), or explore innovative ways to adapt these recipes to a vegan or vegetarian diet. At the end of the cooking lesson, you will sit down to savor the Filipino delicacies that you've helped prepare. If you choose the market tour option, you will visit the nearby Guadalupe public market, which is a 7 min drive from Cinty's home. It is one of the biggest wet markets in Makati, where you can find stalls selling fresh meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruits. Walk around the market area and then Cinty will take you to her favorite sellers to buy ingredients for your cooking class.
Sample Menu
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Please choose one menu from the below options (all menus can be non-vegan, vegan, or vegetarian):
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Menu A
Mixed Filipino Vegetables in Shrimp Paste + Filipino Pan-seared Beef Steak with Onions + Rice + Filipino Caramelized Banana Rolls
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Menu B
Grilled Eggplant Omelet with Mince + Braised Chicken and Pork Adobo + Rice + Creamy Leche Flan
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Menu C
Red/Green Cabbage Asian Pomelo Salad with Dressing or Vegan Pumpkin Soup+Curried Tofu Skewers with Peanut dressing+ Salad+Vegan Cake or Protein Balls
Options
Cooking and lunch with Cinty
Cooking and dinner with Cinty
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Mrkt,cooking,dinner with Cinty
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great cooking experience
Joseph C,
Feb 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00The Chef provides history and details about the ingredients, and I recommend including the trip to the market as part of the experience. I felt welcomed in her kitchen. I learned a lot about Filipino dishes and how to prepare them, and the details of the various oils, seasonings, and other ingredients that bring out the best flavor were explained to me. Eating the dishes was just as fun as helping and watching them come together. This is a great way to experience Filipino cuisine and meet a local. Chef truly represents the beautiful hospitality Filipinos are known for.
Fantastic experience, better than all the restaurants I went to here and healthier to boot.
Michael M,
Nov 26, 2023
- Viator
5.00I met Cinty at her gorgeous condo, where we introduced ourselves and she got to know me as a cook. After that she tailored the menu she planned to me and took me to the wet and dry market. She went around explaining the different ingredients and showed me how the locals typically shop for food. Since I hadn't eaten breakfast she showed me some of the different snack foods while we went around buying the ingredients for the dishes we would make. After that we went back to her condo where she walked me through cooking all the different meals. I requested healthy foods, and boy did she deliver. All the dishes she walked me through cooking were both nutritious and delicious. Out of all the food I tried in the Philippines hers was easily the best. If I can go home and make the dishes half as well as she showed me, it will still be fantastic. Do yourself a favor and book this trip. It really is something special not to miss out on while you're here. 10/10 experience, would do again. I'm missing her cooking already.
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