Private Tour

Private Traditional Colombian Cooking Class in Pereira

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a private and authentic Colombian cooking class and home-cooked meal in Pereira, in the heart of the coffee region of Colombia. Adriana graduated as an industrial engineer and then owned a pastry catering business for about five years. After that, she travelled through several countries and lived abroad where she worked as a Pastry Chef in renowned French restaurants in New York and Toronto. Later she returned back home to Colombia, as she has been passionate about showcasing her culture and cuisine to travelers.

• Private Colombian cooking lesson using ancestral cooking techniques, in the heart of the coffee region

• Learn to cook traditional Colombian dishes from different regions around the country, using fresh, seasonal ingredients

• An opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional cuisine and culture

• Introduction to traditional Colombian food, ancestral recipes, endemic ingredients, and the history behind each dish

• Vegetarian options available

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Menu may vary depending on the season

Private, personalized experience

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Gratuities

Home-cooked Colombian meal

Private cooking class with your host Adriana

Hotel Pick Up and Drop off

What To Expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Because Colombia is so diverse in many aspects such as food, flavors, and colors, it makes it easy for Adriana to experiment and be creative when it comes to cooking. Through this experience you will learn about traditional Colombian food, ancestral recipes, endemic ingredients, and the history behind each dish. You can choose to cook from one of the two menus that follow, please let Adriana know your menu preference while booking the experience online: 1) TRADITIONAL COLOMBIAN MEAL, learn how to make ajiaco (potato soup), and crispy Colombian empanadas. 2)FRUIT TASTING FIESTA, you will participate in a party of colors, flavors and aromas, as you will prepare a jam with the fruit of your choice, that you can take home with you. All your senses will be awakened as you taste and learn about so many tropical and exotic fruits in this 1.5 hour hands-on class.

Sample Menu

starter

Menu 1: Patacones (Double fried plantains)

main

Menu 1: Ajiaco (a hearty and warm bowl of soup) and Empanadas

dessert

Menu 1: Traditional Colombian jam with cheese and Fresh fruit juice

main

Menu 2: 20 different varieties of seasonal fruits, 2 cheeses from the region.

3 jams, 2 juices and 1 chutney

Options

Cooking Class + Dinner

Cooking Class + Lunch

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun and informative cooking class in the mountains
LolaVillada,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I don't know where to begin!!! I'm so glad that we assisted this class, we learned so much. Adriana and her family are gems. She kindly offered to pick us up from our finca and drove us back when the class was over. Our visit started with a tour of her farm where we learned about native fruits, veggies and plants from Risaralda and Quindío. The class began with a homemade cocktail, moved on to our main dish (Marranitas) and finished with a delicious Guanabana dessert. Can't wait to book another class next time I visit my city again! Thank you, Adriana, :)
Amazing experience learning from Adriana
carak927,
Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My family had a lovely time visiting the finca and hearing about the small farm Adriana and her mother are building on their land. Adriana spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable about local ingredients. We prepared together a tasty three course meal starting with fried plantains with a chutney dip, then a chicken and potato stew Ajiaco, and finally a dessert from a fruit we had never heard of! But so delicious. We also finished with a traditional cocktail that was warm and perfect for the rainy day when we had the class. The outdoor kitchen area is covered well and has modern amenities despite the natural setting. There was a very sweet cat and dog roaming around which we appreciated but if you have people scared of pets you may wish to communicate that in advance. In addition the road up the mountain from the main highway to the house was rough, so be prepared for some bumps. We had a lovely time.
Absolutely do this!!
willowt50,
Jan 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Do not miss this! Cooking with Adriana is a unique, intimate and delicious experience. You have an option of menu choices, including vegetarian options, and she easily accommodated adding two friends and a small diet adjustment for one of us. She also arranged transportation from Pereira for an added cost that was totally with it. It Would be lovely for couples, friend-groups like ours or families. Adrian is warm, engaging, and easy to be with. She (and her mom Luz’s) country home is made of local bamboo and the organic garden is lush and beautiful. We even got to see a gorgeous sunset over the valley. And the food is incredible! Fresh juices, food with unique local flavors and ingredients…all delicious! By the end we felt like we’d made a friend, learned a lot about local fruits, foods and flavors, and received far more than expected. We can’t say enough!
Amazing (delicious) traditional meal - truly beautiful experience
kmq2000,
Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We absolutely loved this experience. Our daughters also commented how much they enjoyed the experience as well as the amazing meal we made. We chose the traditional Colombian dish from the pacific region which included Patacones (Double fried plantain) + Encocado de pescado (Fish and coconut) + Dessert: Maracuy panacota + Beverage: Fresh fruit juice We loved the stories Adriana shared with us about the food grown of the farm as well as the grits she shared with us. She was very genuine and by the end we felt like we were eating our meal with an extended family member.
Very good experience
Dream07210292776,
Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went with the family and it was a very homely and peaceful experience. We all learned a lot and had a great time. We felt like we were part of the family.