Overview
Ollantina cooks Jenny and Ruth have joined forces to teach Peruvian home cooking. Join one of these two teachers to prepare some of Peru’s most beloved dishes. The class begins with a quick tour of the colorful Ollantaytambo market where you'll learn all about local foods and how best to choose them.
You will then head to the well-equipped Awamaki kitchen and prepare a traditional drink, appetizer, and main course to enjoy together at their table.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All necessary ingredients for cooking
Online recipe book
Local cooking teacher
Dinner
English-speaking guide/interpreter
Transportation to Ollantaytambo from other cities, such as Urubamba or Cusco
Hotel pickup and/or dropoff
Train station pickup and/or dropoff
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Plaza de Armas in front of Cafe La Esquina.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Learn traditional dishes of Peru with your cooking teachers and community partners, Jenny and Ruth.
After meeting your guide and cooking teacher, head to the market to pick out the ingredients for your dinner. Then, head to the Awamaki office to make dinner. You will learn to prepare Rocoto Relleno (stuffed spicy pepper) or Papa a la Huancaina (traditional potatoes with cheese-pepper sauce), along with an appetizer and traditional refreshment, like Limonada or Chicha Morada, a lightly sweet purple corn drink.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Awamaki Cooking Class
Can I cancel Awamaki Cooking Class for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Plaza de Armas in front of Cafe La Esquina.
What's included?
- All necessary ingredients for cooking
- Online recipe book
- Local cooking teacher
- Dinner
- English-speaking guide/interpreter
What's not included?
- Transportation to Ollantaytambo from other cities, such as Urubamba or Cusco
- Hotel pickup and/or dropoff
- Train station pickup and/or dropoff
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Awamaki
