3-hour Andean Cooking Class in Quito with a Local Host

5.0 (25 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Step into a real Andean home and discover the heart of Ecuador through its flavors.

This isn’t just a cooking class - it’s your ticket to a cozy night in Quito where you'll laugh, sip, chop, and stir your way into the culinary soul of the Andes.

Your host will welcome you into their personal kitchen to unveil ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

You’ll touch fragrant herbs, sear pork with traditional spices, and sip a warming canelazo as aromas fill the air.

While the flavors slowly build in the pot, you’ll dive into Ecuadorian life, discovering hidden spots in Quito and sharing food memories that bring everyone closer.

No cooking skills needed, just curiosity, and the desire to live something truly authentic.

Most guests leave feeling like they’ve made a new friend, and learned a few secrets of Andean comfort food.

If your experience isn’t a 5-star one, we’ll give you your money back. No questions asked.
Reserve now and taste the magic of the Andes.

Options

Private cooking class

Private, Minimum 2 Pax
Duration: 3 hours

Shared Group – No Alcohol

Duration: 4 hours
Cooking Class without Alcohol

Shared Group-Bottomless Drinks

Duration: 4 hours
Bottomless Drinks: You will have access to a full cooking class and unlimited refills of canelzo, making your experience even more fun.

What's included

  • Full meal with the dishes you prepare.
  • All necessary ingredients and equipment.
  • Expert-led cooking class in an interactive setting.
  • Unlimited local beverages (soft drinks, beers, or canelazo), depending on preference.
  • pick or drop off not included
  • grautuities

What to expect

Get a true taste of the Andes with a hands-on cooking class in a local Quito home, where every recipe comes with a story and every bite feels like a celebration.

Guided by a warm local host, you’ll prepare traditional recipes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and tradicional techniques, from soft, velvety humitas to crispy, golden patacones, while uncovering the stories and cultural roots that make Ecuadorian cuisine so unique.

It’s no wonder this experience is loved by travelers from over 40 countries and rated 5 stars for its warmth, authenticity, and unforgettable flavors, this experience has been called ‘the highlight of our trip to Ecuador.’

Spaces are limited to 8 guests for personalized guidance. Reserve your spot today and take home recipes, skills, and memories you’ll cherish long after the last bite.
And if your experience isn’t 5-star worthy, we’ll gladly refund you in full.

This experience happens in the safety of our instructor's home and not in a culinary studio. You'll get a glimpse into how locals live, cook and eat.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please contact us to better coordinate the exact meeting point and time. You can Type in Uber "Urb. La Catolica" when you arrive, ask for house 16.

End point

Please contact us to better coordinate the exact meeting point and time. You can Type in Uber "Urb. La Catolica" when you arrive, ask for house 16.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Don't drink alcohol? We can make virgin versions of the drinks in our menu.
  • Kids can enjoy tropical fruit juices and local soda.

Cancellation policy

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

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