Empanada Cooking Class in Historic Old Town

4.8 (5 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

This tour is truly a foodie paradise, come along for a wonderful experience in Quito!

Take part in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Empanadas in Quito. Take a short walk from the metro station to the cooking class venue in Historic Quito. Taste authentic Ecuadorian and Quiteño cuisine. You will have a great in-the-know guide who will take you on a foodie adventure. Your friendly guide will entertain you with great stories about the food and local traditions.
- Make coffee the local way with a "chuspa" or cheesecloth filter.
- Entice your palate with local treats, great coffee, delicious empanadas, quimbolitos for dessert and plenty more culinary delights!

What's included

  • Snacks
  • Empanada and Quimbolito Cooking Class
  • Sample a local cocktail Canelazo
  • Tips for guide and chef

What to expect

Learn how to make traditional cheese empanadas in Quito's Old Town. Enjoy a short walk through the historic district and cook in a kitchen that resembles a typical Quiteño kitchen.

Meet your guide at the San Francisco Church Metro Station and take a short walk through Old Town to a cooking class venue inside a colonial house.

Step into a kitchen that resembles a typical Quiteño kitchen, complete with knick-knacks and traditional cooking utensils. Put on an apron and chef's hat and learn how to make traditional cheese "air" empanadas, quimbolitos, and coffee made the old-school way.

Get a recipe and empanada manual to take home with you. Enjoy the company of your fellow classmates as you learn how to make empanadas in a perfect setting.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at San Francisco Plaza Metro Station at 3 pm
Your guide will have a sign in the shape of an empanada with your name on it
Activity takes place in a colonial house in Old Town Quito

End point

Meet at San Francisco Plaza Metro Station at 3 pm
Your guide will have a sign in the shape of an empanada with your name on it
Activity takes place in a colonial house in Old Town Quito

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

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

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