PRIVATE Ecuadorian Cooking Class in a Local Quito Home with Maria

5.0 (4 reviews) Ecuador
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with your host Maria, a warm and wonderful host who uses family recipes in most of her dishes. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with the local culture over food. Maria’s passion for food started young, when she was a cooking assistant in her mother's kitchen! Maria learned to cook traditional meals from her mother. And then used this skill and knowledge to run her own restaurant, where she served authentic Ecuadorian meals that she grew up eating. For the last 21 years, Maria has been working in the hospitality and gastronomy industry.

• Cooking lesson in a local home in Ecuador
• Learn to make authentic Ecuadorian dishes in home kitchen
• 100% private activity
• Experience Ecuadorian culture in the quiet neighborhood of Sangolqui
• Vegetarian and gluten-free options available

Options

Cooking class and lunch
Cooking class and dinner

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Authentic home-cooked meal
  • Cook traditional Ecuadorian food in a local Quito home
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to expect

Step into a local Quito home for a private hands-on cooking class and discover the traditional flavors of Ecuador. Learn to prepare authentic Ecuadorian dishes using local ingredients while hearing stories about the country’s food traditions and culture, then sit down with your host to enjoy the homemade meal you prepared together.

Join your host Maria and her family in a quiet suburb of Quito to enjoy a cooking class and an authentic Ecuadorian meal. Learn to cook traditional Ecuadorian dishes using Maria's family recipes, in your 1-hour hands-on cooking class. You will learn to make two dishes from scratch - an appetizer and a main dish. Maria also shares tips and tricks while you’re cooking, along with sharing anecdotes of Ecuador's history and culture.

After cooking, join Maria and her family (when they're home) to share the meal you helped prepare. Llapingacho (potato pancakes), ceviche and empanadas are a few dishes you can expect to try at Maria’s table. End your meal with quimbolitos, steamed corn cakes with a hint of sweetness.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Maria will meet you outside Medicity Club Los Chillos. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. The exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point

Maria will meet you outside Medicity Club Los Chillos. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. The exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Maria can accommodate dietary needs such as lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan, if informed in advance.

Cancellation policy

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

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