Private Filipino Cooking Class in Makati City

Cook adobo, sinigang and more in Cinty's kitchen studio, then sit down to eat what you made.

A private cooking class in Makati City where you learn to make two Filipino dishes from scratch with Cinty, a certified nutritionist and wellness chef. You choose between traditional recipes or vegan and vegetarian adaptations, then share the meal you've prepared. The optional market tour takes you to Guadalupe public market to buy ingredients alongside your host. Dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free) are accommodated with advance notice.

The experience

Cinty teaches from her kitchen studio in Makati, drawing on recipes from her mother's kitchen and her nutrition certification background. You'll work hands-on through the cooking process, learning essential Filipino techniques as you go. The class covers two dishes (you might make an appetizer and main, or a main and dessert), and the menu shifts with the season. Options include braised adobo, sour tamarind sinigang, pan-seared beef with onions, grilled eggplant omelet, curried tofu skewers, or caramelized banana rolls, all available in traditional, vegan, or vegetarian versions.

If you book the market tour option, Cinty drives you to Guadalupe public market, a seven-minute trip from her studio. It's one of the largest wet markets in Makati, with stalls selling fresh meat, seafood, vegetables and fruit. You'll walk the market area and then Cinty takes you to her favorite sellers to pick out ingredients for the class. Without the market option, you arrive at the studio and begin cooking right away.

The class runs three hours and ends with the two of you sitting down to eat the meal you've made together, served with local beer or wine. The experience is private and personalized (just you and Cinty), and all taxes, fees, gratuities and the meal itself are included.

What’s included

• Private cooking class with Cinty, a certified nutritionist and wellness chef.
• hands-on instruction in making two Filipino dishes from scratch.
• home-cooked meal served with local beer or wine.
• optional guided tour of Guadalupe public market with ingredient shopping.
• vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free options available.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English or Filipino11:00

Guide in English or Filipino17:00

Guide in English or Filipino09:00

Guide in English or Filipino16:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00, 16:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Filipino

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Choose the market option if you want to shop for ingredients with Cinty before cooking. Pick studio-only if you'd rather use the full time for hands-on cooking and eating together.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What dishes can I learn to make in this cooking class?

You choose one menu from three options. Menu A teaches mixed Filipino vegetables in shrimp paste and pan-seared beef steak with onions, served with rice and caramelized banana rolls. Menu B covers grilled eggplant omelet with mince and braised chicken and pork adobo with rice and creamy leche flan. Menu C includes red or green cabbage Asian pomelo salad or vegan pumpkin soup, curried tofu skewers with peanut dressing, salad and vegan cake or protein balls. All menus can be prepared in traditional, vegan or vegetarian versions.

What happens if I book the market tour option?

Cinty drives you to Guadalupe public market, a seven-minute trip from her kitchen studio, where you walk the stalls and she takes you to her favorite sellers to buy fresh ingredients for the cooking class. Without this option, you go straight to the studio and begin cooking.

Can Cinty accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. Cinty can prepare lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan versions of any dish on the menu. Tell her about your dietary restrictions or allergies when you book so she can plan ahead.

What's included in the price?

The private cooking class, all instruction, the home-cooked meal you prepare together, local beer or wine, and all taxes, fees, gratuities and handling charges are included. If you choose the market tour option, the guided market visit is also included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

How long does the class take?

The class runs three hours from start to finish, including the time you spend cooking and the meal at the end.