Mexican Cooking Class
Description
Immerse yourself in Mexican gastronomy with this engaging Mexican cooking class, where you will learn the secrets of Oaxaca's most traditional dishes alongside a specialized chef. You'll have the opportunity to taste your own culinary creations!
Mexican Cooking Class
The experience begins with a pickup from your hotel in Oaxaca, as you embark on a journey to one of the vibrant markets in the city. Accompanied by your expert chef and mentor for the day, you will prepare dinner featuring the region's most iconic dishes.
Your class will kick off with an interactive visit to the market to identify and purchase the ingredients needed for your shopping list. Among the various offerings, you will create two of the area's most renowned dishes, which could include mole, Oaxaca soup, tortillas, or tamales.
During this time, the chef will share insights into Mexican culinary traditions, highlighting the types of ingredients available in the markets and their specific uses. Additionally, you'll have the chance to prepare typical beverages to keep you refreshed while cooking, such as margaritas or chilacayote (a soft drink made from squash, cinnamon, and cloves).
The cooking class continues as the chefs guide you through each step, teaching techniques and tricks essential for mastering these traditional dishes.
Once your dishes are ready, you will sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, confirming not only their deliciousness, but also that you've become a genuine expert in Mexican cuisine. Bon appétit!
The tour concludes with your return to the hotel.
HOW IT WORKS?
This cooking class allows you to participate actively in a unique culinary adventure. The session includes:
- Transfer from your hotel in Oaxaca.
- Visit to a local market to select and purchase fresh ingredients.
- A hands-on cooking experience guided by an expert chef.
- Preparation of two traditional dishes.
- Making typical drinks.
- A tasting session of your finished dishes.
Not included in the experience:
- Additional food or beverage purchases during the market visit.
- Transportation outside the specified areas.
The meeting point is your hotel in Oaxaca, ensuring a convenient start to your culinary exploration.
What's included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- English and Spanish speaking instructor.
- Shopping trip to the market.
- Ingredients.
- Mexican cooking workshop.
- Food and drink.
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Only some areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
Our local provider will contact you to confirm the exact time and place of pick up in your hotel. We recommend that you are ready and waiting at least 10 minutes before the excursion begins in the lobby of your hotel.
The workshop takes place if there is a minimum of two people in the group. If there are fewer people than this, we will offer you an alternative.
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