Cooking Classes in Miraflores, Lima

Enjoy an authentic Peruvian cooking experience in the heart of Miraflores. Learn step by step with a professional bilingual chef.

Learn from the best Peruvian chefs

Our cooking classes are led by experienced Peruvian chefs who love sharing the flavors and traditions they grew up with. More than simply following a recipe, you’ll cook alongside them, ask questions, learn useful techniques, and enjoy a relaxed experience where every step is explained with care.

What dishes are you going to prepare?

During the class, you’ll prepare some of Peru’s most iconic flavors, including Causa Limeña and your choice of Ceviche or Lomo Saltado. You’ll also learn how to make a classic Pisco Sour, bringing together some of the country’s most traditional tastes in one hands-on experience.

Causa limeña

Peruvian ceviche

Exotic Peruvian fruits

Pisco sour

What is the itinerary?

Enjoy a relaxed and interactive cooking experience, with each step guided by our chefs as you prepare Peruvian dishes and a classic Pisco Sour.

18:00 PM

Welcome masterclass: Causa limeña

Your culinary experience begins at Harmony Inn Miraflores with a warm welcome from our expert chef. You will start in the kitchen preparing the traditional Causa Limeña while learning about the history, ingredients, and cultural significance of this iconic Peruvian dish.

As you prepare and fill the seasoned yellow potato with fresh ingredients, you will discover the traditions and stories that make Peruvian cuisine unique. This first step of the experience allows you to connect with Peru’s culinary heritage through authentic flavors, traditional preparation methods, and the local knowledge behind one of the country’s most representative dishes.

19:00 PM

Exotic fruit tasting and preparation of Peruvian ceviche

During the experience, enjoy a colorful selection of seasonal exotic fruits from different regions of Peru, accompanied by small traditional bites to enjoy while discovering new flavors and ingredients from Peruvian cuisine.

After the fruit tasting, you’ll learn how to prepare traditional Peruvian ceviche, or perhaps the famous lomo saltado, alongside our professional chef. Step by step, you’ll discover how to combine fresh ingredients, achieve the perfect balance of flavors, and learn the local techniques and culinary secrets behind one of Peru’s most iconic dishes.

20:30 PM

Pisco Sour workshop and full lunch

No Peruvian culinary experience is complete without learning the art of mixology. During this part of the experience, you will gather around the bar to prepare the perfect Pisco Sour while discovering the history, ingredients, and techniques behind one of Peru’s most iconic cocktails.

This interactive activity will enrich your cooking class in Lima, Peru, allowing you to explore Peruvian cocktail culture while enjoying the delicious meal you have prepared.

Finally, you will sit back, relax, and enjoy lively conversations while savoring the lunch you have carefully crafted with your own hands.

21:00 PM

End of the culinary experience

Your interactive cooking experience comes to an end, but the memories and knowledge you have gained will stay with you. You will take home complete digital copies of the recipes shared during the class, local culinary secrets, and the confidence to recreate authentic Peruvian dishes at home for your family and friends.

This experience offers much more than just a meal: you will gain practical cooking skills, discover Peru’s rich culinary heritage, and create unforgettable memories during your cooking class in Lima, Peru.

For travelers who wish to continue exploring Lima’s gastronomy, you can also discover our Lima Food Tour, another way to experience local ingredients, traditional flavors, and Peruvian culinary traditions.

See what our travelers are saying on TripAdvisor

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   Yamile Sanchez 
 
 
 
 Verified Great experience and delicious food!
Highly recommended. The cooking class was very engaging and I ate a lot. Definitely the best activity to do as a family.
  
 
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   Engenberth 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent Cooking class.
Excellent cooking class. Chef Piero is a master. I highly recommend it.
  
 
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   Harumi R 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing Food tour in Lima with Lala Travel Peru
The Food tour in Lima with Lala Travel Peru was an amazing experience for my family and me. We enjoyed delicious flavors, learned about Peruvian cuisine, and even learned how to prepare a traditional Pisco Sour. A memorable experience we highly recommend!
  
 
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   Harumi R 
 
 
 
 Verified An unforgettable cooking experience in Lima with Piero
The best cooking class in Lima. I had an amazing experience taking the cooking class with Piero together with my sister. It was a fun, engaging, and memorable experience, and the results were absolutely delicious!
  
 
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   Nariko Kohatsu 
 
 
 
 Verified 100% recomendable
100% recomendado. Ursula y Piero son muy buenos anfitriones y profesores. La receta del ceviche fue top, de las mejores en Lima. Muy bonita experiencia para hacer con familia o amigos. Muchas gracias!
  
 
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   Bob L 
 
 
 
 Verified Best ceviche I ever made !
We had a great at the market with Ursula. We discovered products and tastes of Lima. We brought it back and cooked a wonderful meal under the supervision of our chef. We washed it with a delicious Psico sour. Revommend !
  
 
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   Harmony Inn Miraflores 
 
 
 
 Verified Excelente experiencia y comida deliciosa!
Super recomendable la pasamos muy bien, comimos mucho y aprendimos un monton realmente fantastico, lo repetiria con gustooo
  
 
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   Yanisse S 
 
 
 
 Verified Best experience ever!!!
Great experience! I learned a lot and at the same tiene had a lot of fun! I would recommend it to the whole family! Food was amazing, teacher was amazing and his wife is so sweet and helpful.
  
 
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   Urlik R 
 
 
 
 Verified A TRULY MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
Wonderful cooking classes! we discovered the secrets of peruvian cuisine, prepared a ceviche and causa, and finishe wuth a really good piscocour... A truly Memorable experience... Piero is the best!!!!
  
 
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   Urli Van Es 
 
 
 
 Verified Excelente!! aprendimos muchos secretos unicos de la cocina peruana!! Lo recomendamos
Nos encanto!! Aprendimos mucho que los libros ni videos pueden enseñar, nos encanto la clase, es muy dinámica, divertida, comimos delicioso, nos explicaron con mucha paciencia y dedicación. Recomendamos totalmente esta experiencia!! Lo mejor fue entender la historia que hay en cada plato!!

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Meet Piero Delfino, a Le Cordon Bleu Peru Chef

Learn alongside Piero Delfino, a chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu Peru who brings professional culinary knowledge into every class. His approachable teaching style makes it easy to understand Peruvian ingredients, techniques, and traditional recipes while enjoying a relaxed, hands-on experience.

Ready to cook, taste, and experience Peru?

Join our cooking classes in Lima and enjoy a hands-on experience filled with local flavors, fresh ingredients, and authentic Peruvian recipes. Cook alongside our team, learn about our culinary traditions, and take home more than just a recipe.

Frequently asked questions about our classes

Discover everything you need to know about our Peruvian cooking classes in Lima. These answers will help you understand what to expect from this authentic culinary experience.

Do I need to know Spanish for the cooking classes?

No. You don’t need to speak Spanish to join our cooking classes in Lima. Our bilingual chef speaks both English and Spanish, so you can comfortably follow the recipes, cooking techniques, and explanations throughout the experience. The class is designed to be accessible to international travelers, whether you speak Spanish or not.

Do I need prior experience to enroll in a Peruvian cooking class?

No. Our Peruvian cooking classes are designed for all levels, even beginners. You’ll receive step-by-step instructions throughout the experience, making preparing traditional Peruvian dishes easy and fun.

What dishes can I learn to prepare during the cooking class?

During our cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare traditional Peruvian dishes that showcase the diversity of Peruvian cuisine. Depending on your experience, you may discover recipes like ceviche, lomo saltado, causa, and other iconic flavors of Peruvian cooking.

Can I learn to prepare authentic Peruvian ceviche?

Yes. Ceviche is one of Peru’s most famous dishes and a highlight of many culinary experiences in Lima. During the class, you’ll learn about the ingredients, preparation techniques, and traditions behind this iconic Peruvian recipe.

Why is Peruvian cuisine famous worldwide?

Peruvian cuisine is recognized worldwide for its incredible diversity, unique ingredients, and cultural influences. It combines ancient Andean traditions with Japanese, Chinese, African, and European influences, creating a culinary identity like no other.

Plan your cooking experience in Lima

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