Lima: Cook Lomo Saltado & Causa Rellena with Chef

You'll Cook Two Dishes That Define Peru's Food Culture

You'll spend three hours cooking Lomo Saltado and Causa Rellena with a professional chef in a Lima kitchen, learning the history and technique of each dish, tasting what you make, and finishing with local refreshments. The class includes all ingredients, guidance, and a guide who explains the cultural context. Pick your time slot (morning, afternoon, or evening), and arrive at Miraflores ready to work.

Step-by-step itinerary

Peruvian cooking class experience

• Meet at 724 Jose Larco Avenue
• Arrive at Haku’s Kitchen (9th floor)
• Attend Peruvian gastronomy induction
• Learn about traditional flavors and products
• Cook Lomo Saltado and Causa Rellena
• Taste plates and local ingredients
• Enjoy exotic Peruvian refreshment tasting
• End of activity

The experience

Most cooking classes teach you recipes. This one teaches you why these two dishes matter. You show up at Haku's Kitchen on the ninth floor of a building in Miraflores at 9:30 AM, 3:00 PM, or 7:00 PM (pick the slot that fits your Lima schedule), and spend the next three hours learning Lomo Saltado and Causa Rellena from a professional chef and guide who walk you through the history, the ingredients, and the technique of each one. The class starts with a quick rundown of Peruvian gastronomy, then moves into the real work: you're handling the wok, layering the potatoes, tasting as you go.

Lomo Saltado is the stir-fried beef dish that shows up on every table in Lima: onion, tomato, chili pepper, beef cooked fast and served over fries and rice. Causa Rellena is the cold potato terrine, yellow from Peruvian chili, filled with chicken or vegetables or quinoa depending on what you choose. Both sound simple until you're actually making them and realizing how much the seasoning, the timing, and the layering matter. The guide explains the story behind each one while the chef corrects your knife work and your heat control, and by the end you've tasted what you made, plus a few local refreshments they throw in.

The whole thing (the induction, the cooking, the tasting) runs about three hours. You're not standing around watching. You're the one doing the work, which is why you actually remember how to make these dishes when you get home. Everything is included: the guide, the chef, the ingredients, the snacks, all fees. You just show up at 724 Jose Larco Avenue in Miraflores and go upstairs.

What’s included

Your three hours include a professional chef and guide, a ten-minute introduction to Peruvian gastronomy, ingredient and flavor explanation, two hours of hands-on cooking instruction, a forty-minute tasting of the dishes you've made, a final briefing, and exotic Peruvian refreshments. All ingredients, snacks, and fees are covered.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 15:00 and 19:00

AgesAdult (12 to 88 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The meeting point will be at "Av. José Larco 724, Miraflores". Our guide will be waiting for you there.”

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by HAKU TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to learn how to cook two iconic Peruvian dishes and understand why they matter to Lima's food culture, without having to find a kitchen or source ingredients yourself. The class handles all of that, and you leave knowing how to make both at home.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the cooking class start?

Three time slots are available: 9:30 AM, 3:00 PM, or 7:00 PM. You choose when you book.

How long is the class?

Approximately three hours, including a brief introduction to Peruvian gastronomy, cooking instruction, and tasting.

What dishes do I learn to cook?

Lomo Saltado (stir-fried beef with onion, tomato, and chili, served with fries and rice) and Causa Rellena (layered mashed potato terrine with chicken, vegetables, or quinoa filling).

Is the class suitable for beginners?

Yes. The chef and guide teach you step-by-step, so no prior cooking experience is needed.

What's included in the price?

Professional chef and guide, all ingredients, snacks, refreshments, and all fees and taxes.

Where is the class held?

Haku's Kitchen on the ninth floor of 724 Jose Larco Avenue in Miraflores, Lima.

Can I choose what filling goes in the Causa Rellena?

Yes. You can choose chicken, vegetables, or quinoa as your filling.

Is there parking or public transport nearby?

Public transportation options are available near the location. Check with the provider about parking.