Cook Traditional Dominican Cuisine with a Charming Grandmother in Santo Domingo

5.0 (13 reviews) Dominican Republic
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Join your host Rossy and learn to cook 2-3 traditional Dominican dishes such as sancocho and platano frito (fried plantains) in her cozy kitchen. You can expect to cook for about 1-2 hours before enjoying the meal with Rossy at her dining table.

Rossy mixes up the menu so you can get anything from asopao (a rice-based soup), mangu (mashed plantains), arroz con pollo (one-pot chicken and rice), habichuelas (beans) and platano frito (fried plantains). End the meal with homemade dulce de leche or dulce de coco and coffee.

Rossy is passionate about nature, people, reading, photography, art, dance, and growing orchids. She loves being a host and teaching other people about Dominican culture and the country's cuisine. Since restaurants in the city rarely have Dominican food, Rossy loves to serve it to her guests to introduce them to the delicious local dishes!

Options

Cooking + Meal + Transfers
Cooking Class + Lunch
Cooking Class + Dinner

What's included

  • Private cooking class and meal with your host Rossy
  • Immersive cultural and culinary experience with a charming local
  • Local alcohol such as beer, rum or Cuba libre!

What to expect

Join Rossy, a warm local grandmother, in her charming Gascue home just 10 minutes from the Zona Colonial, for a private and authentic Dominican cooking class. Learn to prepare 2–3 traditional dishes, including sancocho (a hearty meat and root vegetable stew) and plátano frito (fried plantains), using family recipes passed down through generations.

Rossy will guide you step by step in her kitchen, sharing local cooking techniques, cultural stories, and tips for making each dish perfectly. After 1.5 hours of hands-on cooking, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you prepared together, complete with homemade desserts and coffee. Your experience includes local beer, rum, or a Cuba Libre cocktail. If you choose the optional transfers add-on, Rossy offers pick-up and drop-off transportation for a seamless experience. This class is ideal for food lovers, families, or friends seeking an authentic Santo Domingo culinary adventure.

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Santo Domingo home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Dominican culture and cuisine together.
  • For groups of seven or more guests, the space may feel a bit tight as Rossy’s kitchen is small. To ensure a comfortable experience, guests will work in smaller groups and rotate.

Cancellation policy

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

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