Cooking class in Quito: Learn to make 10+ Ecuadorian dishes

Cook traditional Ecuadorian dishes in a kitchen in the Historic Center

A hands-on cooking class in Quito's Historic Center where you prepare more than 10 traditional Ecuadorian dishes under the guidance of a local chef, then eat what you've made. The class runs 2 to 3 hours and includes private transportation from your hotel, an English-speaking instructor, and lunch. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cooking class in Quito's Historic Center

• Arrive at cozy kitchen in Quito
• Join interactive Ecuadorian cooking class
• Prepare traditional Ecuadorian dishes
• Learn about Ecuadorian culinary traditions
• Enjoy the prepared dishes

The experience

What does it take to make an authentic Ecuadorian ceviche or a proper potato soup? You'll find out in a cozy kitchen in Quito's Historic Center, where a local chef walks you through the techniques and the stories behind the dishes. You're not watching a demonstration. You're doing the cooking yourself, preparing empanadas, roasted guinea pig, and more than 10 other iconic Ecuadorian plates. The class runs 2 to 3 hours, and a private vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back when it's done.

The meal at the end is the food you made, eaten together. Water is included. If you want soft drinks or beer, you order them separately. A chef who speaks English guides the whole thing, so the instructions are clear even if you've never cooked Ecuadorian food before. The kitchen is wheelchair accessible, and the class suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return transportation.
• instruction from an English-speaking local chef.
• lunch (the dishes you cook).
• water at the restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Guide Ecuador Travel

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself in a small class at a kitchen in the Historic Center, so you leave with the skill and the memory of making the food, not just tasting it. Pick this if you want hands-on instruction and a meal that matters because you made it.

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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: Child (3 to 13 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How many dishes do I actually cook in this class?

You prepare more than 10 traditional Ecuadorian dishes, including ceviche, roasted guinea pig, empanadas and potato soup. Each one teaches you a different technique or ingredient central to Ecuadorian cooking.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No. The class is built for all skill levels, and the local chef guides you through each step. You learn the techniques as you go.

What happens after we finish cooking?

You eat lunch together. The dishes you've prepared. The meal is included in the class price, and water is provided at the restaurant.

Is transportation really included, or do I meet the class somewhere?

Private transportation is included. A vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back after the class ends, so you don't arrange your own way to the Historic Center.