Lima Food Tour & cooking class

Join us for a hands-on culinary experience that begins with a guided tour of Surquillo’s Market No. 1, where you’ll discover the fresh local ingredients that make Peruvian cuisine so unique. After sampling more than 40 native fruits, you’ll learn to prepare a four-course meal featuring classic dishes — starting with a perfectly crafted Pisco Sour. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary adaptations are available, making this an authentic and inclusive introduction to Peru’s vibrant food culture.

Market Tour

At 9:00 AM, before the cooking class begins, we’ll take you on a guided visit to the centrally located Market No. 1 in Surquillo, where we source our fresh ingredients. During the tour, we’ll introduce you to a wide variety of local produce, explain how these ingredients are used in Peruvian cuisine, and share cultural insights and culinary traditions along the way.

Fruit Tasting Experience

After approximately 45 minutes at the market, we’ll head to our cooking space, where a colorful fruit tasting awaits you.

You’ll have the opportunity to sample more than 40 different fruits, all grown in Peru. Many of these fruits are rarely found outside the country. Taste unique banana varieties, cactus fruits, citrus fruits, and exotic Amazonian specialties — and discover the incredible biodiversity Peru has to offer.

Cooking Class

Following the fruit tasting, it’s time to cook!

You’ll prepare a four-course Peruvian meal from scratch. We begin by teaching you how to make the iconic Pisco Sour. While you enjoy your cocktail, we’ll introduce the dishes you’ll be preparing and guide you step by step throughout the class.

We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions. Upon request, we can prepare vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, lactose-free, or dairy-free versions of the dishes. These variations are prepared alongside the standard menu.

Throughout the class, complimentary water is provided, and a refreshing homemade passion fruit drink is served with the meal.

Our Meals

(One menu per class)

Each class focuses on preparing one complete menu. Vegetarian variations can be made at the same time; however, we are unable to teach two entirely different menus in a single class.

Peruvian Classics Menu

Our most popular selection featuring traditional Peruvian favorites:

1st Course – Causa Rellena
Mashed yellow potatoes seasoned with lime and mild chili paste, layered with chicken and avocado

2nd Course – Ceviche
Fresh fish cured in lime juice, served with corn and sweet potatoes

3rd Course – Lomo Saltado
Sautéed beef with onions and tomatoes, served with rice and crispy yellow potato fries

4th Course – Picarones
Pumpkin and sweet potato fritters drizzled with molasses syrup

Notes

• Vegetarian and vegan adaptations available:

  • Causa with tomato and avocado

  • Green mango ceviche

  • Stir-fried vegetables

  • Picarones

• Gluten-free (except for dessert)

• Nut-free

• All dishes can be prepared lactose-free

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Transportation to all places we will visit during the tour
• Local fruit snacks
• Lunch
• Entrance tickets to all attractions
• Professional bilingual tour guide (English & Spanish)