Cusco Cooking Class: Lomo Saltado & Pisco Sour

You make the Pisco Sour from scratch, using fresh fruits bought that morning at the local market.

This hands-on cooking class in Cusco teaches you to prepare Lomo Saltado, Papa a la Huancaína and Pisco Sour in a traditional 1930s house under the guidance of a professional Peruvian chef. The class runs about three hours in the afternoon, includes all equipment and ingredients, and ends with the traditional dessert Picarones. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adaptations are available. You receive recipes to take home.

The experience

The class happens in a traditional house built in 1930, tucked in the heart of Cusco. A professional Peruvian chef leads you through the full preparation of three dishes that define Peruvian cooking: Lomo Saltado, the stir-fried beef that carries soy, vinegar and spice; Papa a la Huancaína, the potato dish dressed in a vibrant cheese and ají amarillo sauce; and the Pisco Sour, the national cocktail made with fresh fruits sourced from a nearby market. You handle every step yourself. There is no watching from the side. All equipment and ingredients are provided, and the chef walks you through the techniques and seasonings that make each dish work.

The afternoon session runs roughly three hours, and by the end you've also eaten Picarones, the traditional fried pastry dessert with natural honey. The class wraps with something practical: you get written recipes so you can recreate the meal at home with family and friends. If you eat vegetarian or have allergies (gluten-free, lactose-free, peanut, seafood), the chef adapts the menu before you arrive. A licensed guide fluent in English and Spanish is with you throughout, and children from age seven are welcome to join.

You can book the cooking class alone, or add a market tour beforehand to see where the fresh ingredients come from. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need them. Bring an appetite and plan to spend the afternoon learning how Peruvian home cooking actually works.

What’s included

• All cooking equipment and ingredients.
• professional Peruvian chef instruction.
• bottled water.
• the complete meal: Lomo Saltado, Papa a la Huancaína, Pisco Sour and Picarones dessert.
• written recipes to take home.
• licensed guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cooking class featuring Lomo Saltado, Pisco Sour and Papa a la HuancainaGuide in English · 12:00 and 17:30

Market Tour+Cooking classGuide in English · 11:00 and 16:30The market tour includes shopping for ingredients and sampling fruits, cheeses, breads and chocolates at the market. It lasts 45 to 60 minutes. After the market, we walk 12 to 15 minutes to the cooking studio. Tastings include fruits, cheeses, traditional bread and chocolates, at San Pedro Market.

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 11:00, 12:00, 16:30 and 17:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 90 years) · Child (7 to 15 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Peruvian Cusco Flavors

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to learn how Peruvian home cooking actually works, hands-on and in a real kitchen, rather than watching a demonstration. The afternoon timing and fixed three-hour window mean you can plan the rest of your Cusco day around it without hunting for a restaurant at the end.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 15 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I cook in this class?

You prepare Lomo Saltado (stir-fried beef with soy and vinegar), Papa a la Huancaína (potatoes in a spicy cheese sauce), and Pisco Sour (Peru's signature cocktail with fresh fruit). You also eat Picarones, the traditional fried dessert with honey, which is included but not something you prepare yourself.

Can I do this class if I'm vegetarian or have food allergies?

Yes. The chef adapts the menu to vegetarian preferences and can modify dishes for gluten-free, lactose-free, peanut, seafood and other allergies. Let the operator know your requirements when you book so they can prepare accordingly.

How long does the cooking class take?

The afternoon session runs approximately three hours, from 17:30 to 19:45. A morning option also runs from 12:00 to 14:45 if that fits your schedule better.

What's included in the price?

The class includes all cooking equipment, every ingredient you need, bottled water, the professional chef's instruction, and the meal itself: Lomo Saltado, Papa a la Huancaína, Pisco Sour and Picarones. You also receive written recipes to take home. A licensed guide in English or Spanish leads the session.

Is there an option to visit the market before the cooking class?

Yes. You can book a market tour combined with the cooking class to see where the fresh fruits and ingredients come from before you use them in the kitchen.