Santiago: Private Chilean Cooking Class with Local Host Patty

Summary

Learn family recipes in a Santiago countryside kitchen with locals

You’ll cook classic Chilean dishes in Patty’s Lampa home kitchen using fresh garden produce, share stories over Carménère wine, and enjoy lunch together at her family table. Expect laughter, local flavors, and a glimpse into real countryside life outside Santiago—plus plenty of warmth you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the sound of Patty’s dogs barking somewhere out back — not loud, just enough to remind you this is someone’s real home, not a show kitchen. We’d barely stepped through the gate in Lampa when Patty waved us inside, her hands still dusted with flour. She handed us glasses of Carménère before we even set our bags down. The house smelled like warm corn and something sweet I couldn’t place at first (turned out to be membrillo simmering on the stove). Enrique, her husband, grinned and pointed out the walnut trees through the window — apparently he’s the asado king around here.

We gathered around Patty’s big kitchen island, which was already crowded with bowls of chopped herbs and vegetables from her garden. She laughed when I tried to pronounce “pastel de choclo” — I probably butchered it, but she didn’t mind. There was this easy rhythm to everything: stories about her grandmother’s cazuela, Enrique popping in to check if we needed more wine, sunlight moving across the tiled floor. Making the pastel de choclo together felt less like a lesson and more like being let in on some family secret. At one point I got distracted by the way the breeze carried in smells from outside — citrusy, earthy — and nearly overcooked my onions.

Lunch was just us around their table, swapping stories while Patty explained where each ingredient came from (the corn was picked that morning). It wasn’t fancy or staged; it felt like being invited into someone’s life for an afternoon. I still think about that first bite of pastel de choclo — sweet corn crust giving way to savory chicken underneath — and how everyone just went quiet for a second before laughing again. If you want a private cooking class near Santiago that actually feels personal, this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Chilean cooking class at local home

• Arrive at Patty's countryside home
• Receive welcome with Carménere wine
• Join cooking demonstration or hands-on lesson
• Cook traditional Chilean dishes together
• Learn about ingredients and family recipes
• Enjoy the meal in the home

Top questions

Is this Chilean cooking class near Santiago private?

Yes, it’s a private experience hosted by Patty in her Lampa countryside home.

Are vegetarian options available for the cooking class?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested at booking.

Does the class include lunch and drinks?

Yes, your meal and beverages—including local wine—are included.

Can children join this Santiago cooking class?

Infants and small children can attend; prams or strollers are allowed.

Are there animals at Patty’s home?

Patty has four large Akita dogs kept in a kennel during visits.

Is pickup included for this day trip from Santiago?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests travel to Patty’s home in Lampa themselves.

How do I inform about dietary restrictions?

Please advise any allergies or preferences when booking so Patty can adapt recipes.

What’s included

Your day includes all taxes and fees, a private hands-on Chilean cooking class with host Patricia in her Lampa home kitchen using fresh garden ingredients, a shared meal with local wine and beverages, plus gratuities—all wrapped up with genuine hospitality from your hosts before you head back to Santiago on your own schedule.