Lima: Peruvian cooking class in Miraflores with lunch

Summary

Cook, taste, and laugh through Lima’s flavors in Miraflores

You’ll chop, stir, and taste your way through four classic Peruvian dishes on this relaxed cooking class in Lima’s Miraflores district. With guidance from local chefs, you’ll learn ingredient secrets, sip a homemade fruit drink (and a Pisco Sour), and share laughs with fellow travelers over lunch you’ve cooked yourself — an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left Lima.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry, everyone burns the onions at least once,” our chef grinned as I hovered nervously over the sizzling pan. We were up on this breezy terrace in Miraflores, Lima — you could hear the city below but it felt like we’d slipped into someone’s home kitchen. The table was already scattered with bright limes, purple corn, and these odd little yellow peppers I’d never seen before. I tried to pronounce “ají amarillo” and Li (our guide) just shook his head and laughed — apparently my accent is hopeless.

The whole thing felt more like a group of friends than a formal class. There were six of us, plus Li and another local cook who kept sneaking us little tastes of things as we chopped and stirred. When we made ceviche, the lime hit my nose first — sharp, almost electric — and then that cold fish with the crunch of red onion… honestly, I still think about that bite. Every dish we finished went straight to our plates; no waiting around hungry while others caught up. And yes, there was a Pisco Sour (I may have spilled half of mine trying to shake it right).

I didn’t expect to learn so much about Peruvian ingredients — like how you can swap out some things back home if you can’t find them. The chef told stories about his grandmother’s recipes between steps, which made it all feel less intimidating somehow. By the time we got to dessert (some kind of creamy purple corn thing), the sun had shifted and the city outside looked golden through the terrace windows. We lingered longer than planned just talking about food and travel — nobody seemed in a rush to leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Peruvian Cooking Class in Miraflores

• Hands-on cooking class
• Prepare 4 traditional Peruvian dishes
• Eat dishes as they are ready
• Enjoy water, fruit drink, and Pisco Sour

Top questions

Where does the Peruvian cooking class take place?

The class is held on a terrace in Lima’s Miraflores district at Enrique Palacios 470, app. 701.

How long does the cooking class last?

The experience lasts about three hours, starting at 11 am and finishing around 2:15 pm.

What dishes do we prepare during the class?

You’ll prepare four traditional Peruvian dishes under the guidance of local chefs.

Is lunch included in this cooking class?

Yes, you eat each dish as soon as it’s ready — your four-course meal is included.

Are drinks provided during the class?

The class includes water throughout, a homemade fruit drink with food, and one Pisco Sour per person.

Is there a vegetarian option available?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested when booking.

Can children join the cooking class?

Children can participate but must be accompanied by an adult.

How many people are needed to book this experience?

A minimum of two people per booking is required for this class.

What’s included

Your day includes all fresh ingredients for four Peruvian dishes, step-by-step instruction from local chefs in Miraflores, water throughout the experience plus homemade fruit drink with your meal, and one classic Pisco Sour to enjoy while you cook or after lunch.