PRIVATE Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta in Chef Manu's Home

Private Mexican cooking lesson in Puerto Vallarta

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience in his home kitchen! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will teach you to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, dishes you can replicate in your own kitchen at home. Enjoy the meal together in Manu's home, a small and simple but typical home in central Puerto Vallarta. Manu knows his city well so feel free to ask him for his recommendations for the best places in town to get amazing street food such as tacos al pastor and churros. Manu is experienced in catering to all types of tastes, allergies, and dietary restrictions. Upon booking, please be sure to let him know your preferences, if you have any.

Options

Cooking class and dinner

Cooking class and lunch

What's included

Home-cooked Mexican meal prepared by a chef
Hands-on Mexican cooking class in a Puerto Vallarta home
Local beer or white wine

What to expect

Join Chef Manu in his cozy Puerto Vallarta home kitchen for an authentic, hands-on Mexican cooking class. In this immersive culinary experience with an internationally trained chef, you’ll learn to prepare three traditional dishes completely from scratch, such as fresh ceviche with the catch of the day, flavorful panela enchiladas, and shrimp, octopus, or mushroom al ajillo.

Guided by Manu’s expertise, you’ll discover traditional cooking techniques, local ingredients, and the cultural stories behind each recipe. The cooking portion lasts about an hour, after which you’ll sit down together to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve created.

For guests who prefer a meat-based menu, Manu can customize your experience with dishes like tender beef shanks or ribs in salsa verde. Whether you’re a couple, family or a group of friends this Puerto Vallarta cooking class is a fun, interactive, and memorable way to experience local culture through food.

Traveling Spoon

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet Manuel at his home in Otilo Montaño. Please check the 'Before you go' section in your ticket for the exact address and Google Maps link to the meeting location. The above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

End point

Please meet Manuel at his home in Otilo Montaño. Please check the 'Before you go' section in your ticket for the exact address and Google Maps link to the meeting location. The above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Manu is happy to prepare a vegetarian menu upon request. Please let him know about any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance when booking your Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta.
Manu shares his home with a small, friendly lapdog. If you prefer not to be around pets, simply let him know and he will keep the dog in another room during your experience.
This experience combines a hands-on cooking class and shared meal, and takes place in a real Puerto Vallarta home, offering an authentic cultural and culinary experience.

Cancellation policy

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

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