Punta Arenas Cooking Class: Traditional Recipes with Wine

You cook from the first minute, then eat the meal you made.

A hands-on cooking class in Punta Arenas where you learn to prepare three traditional Chilean dishes (empanadas, choclo cake and mote) guided in English or Spanish, then share the meal you cooked with paired Chilean wine. Small groups keep the experience intimate. No cooking experience is required. Pickup is included, and the class runs 2.5 hours.

The experience

Punta Arenas cooking classes usually start with a demonstration and move to prep work. This one flips that: you're making dough and filling empanadas from the moment you arrive. The class focuses on three dishes that define Chilean home cooking: the savory empanada with its golden, crispy crust; choclo cake, the comforting corn and meat dish; and mote, the wheat and peach drink that shows up at every summer table. A live guide in English or Spanish walks you through each one, explaining the techniques and the stories behind the recipes as you work.

While the aromas build, you pause for a wine tasting with Chilean wines selected to pair with what you're making. Then you sit down to the full meal. Everything you prepared, ready to eat. The class holds small groups, so the kitchen stays manageable and the guide can answer questions as you cook. Pickup from your hotel is included. The exact location gets confirmed 1 to 2 days before the class starts.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel.
• three traditional Chilean dishes you prepare hands-on.
• Chilean wine pairing.
• the full meal you cooked, served at the end of class.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cooking class featuring typical Chilean dishes, paired with Chilean wine.Guide in English or Spanish · 10:00 and 17:00Wine and food; taxi or Uber; pickup is included.

Private group with a premium wine selection.Guide in English or Spanish · 10:00 and 17:00Premium wines and food; executive taxi; private group; pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Experiencias La Oveja

Is this one for you?Book the private group option if you're traveling with people you know and want the kitchen to yourselves. Choose the standard class if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and prefer a smaller group setting. Both options run the same 2.5 hours and include the same three dishes and wine pairing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

What three dishes do I learn to make in the Punta Arenas cooking class?

Empanadas with traditional Chilean filling of meat, egg, raisins and olives; choclo cake, a corn and meat dish that is a staple of Chilean home cooking; and mote, a cold drink made from dehydrated peach and wheat that is popular in summer.

How long is the cooking class and what happens at the end?

The class runs 2.5 hours. At the end, you sit down to eat the full meal you prepared yourself, paired with Chilean wine selected to complement the dishes.

Do I need cooking experience to join the class in Punta Arenas?

No previous experience is needed. The class is designed for all skill levels, and the guide teaches you the techniques as you go.

Is transportation included with the cooking class?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included. The exact location is confirmed 1 to 2 days before the class.