4h Cooking Class in Cuenca with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

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4h Cooking Class in Cuenca with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into an Andean culinary adventure in Cuenca. Learn to prepare authentic dishes with local ingredients, guided by an expert chef. Experience tradition, taste, and tales of Ecuador.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Ecuador during a small-group cooking class inside a real Cuenca home. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques from the southern Andes as your local host guides you through preparing a traditional multi-course meal. Get your hands dirty while you cook, listen to stories of Andean heritage, and sip on a traditional canelazo.


- Learn more about Andean cuisine than you would just eating out

- Small group size allows for personalized guidance

- Ideal for travelers who value authenticity and hands-on experiences

- Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook


And you can choose how you want to enjoy the experience:

One option includes bottomless drinks, and another is available without alcohol.


Don’t feel like cooking? Book as a youth instead of an adult for a lower price, and simply watch, eat, drink, and enjoy the class.


Just choose the option that fits your mood when booking.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Tortilla de Verde y Maduro con queso
A savory blend of unripe and ripe plantains, lightly fried and topped with melted local cheese.
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Patacones
Crisp, double-fried green plantain slices with a hint of salt and a tangy dipping sauce.
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Ceviche Jipijapa
Fresh local fish marinated in citrus with tropical notes, offering a bright, coastal zing.
STARTER
Locro de Papas
A creamy potato soup unique to Cuenca’s style, topped with cheese and fresh avocado.
STARTER
Mapanagua
A traditional, invigorating beverage crafted with regional ingredients, delivering a crisp, refreshing finish.
STARTER
Canelazo Drink
A warming blend of sugarcane liquor, cinnamon, and fruit juice (like naranjilla), enjoyed hot, perfect for Quito’s mountain climate.
MAIN
Seco de Pollo
Chicken slowly simmered with naranjilla juice, onions, and spices, yielding a tangy-sweet flavor that epitomizes southern Andean home cooking.
MAIN
Fritada
Crispy pork bites seasoned with traditional spices and served with a refreshing curtido.
DESSERT
Dulce de Babaco
A luscious confection made from ripe babaco, balancing sweet and tangy flavors exquisitely.
DESSERT
Espumilla
A light, airy dessert with a delicate sweetness that offers a refreshing finish.

What You Get

Hands-on cooking experience guided by a bilingual local host
Recipe booklet in digital format to recreate dishes at home
Small group for a personalized experience
grautuities
pick or drop off not included

Good To Know

  • We can accommodate to your food allergies or intolerances... just tell us in advance.
  • Don't drink alcohol? We can make virgin versions of the drinks in our menu.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Kids can enjoy tropical fruit juices and local soda.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Begin your experience inside a true Ecuadorian home kitchen where authentic flavors, stories, and hands-on cooking come together. Meet your instructor and a small group to begin your Ecuadorian culinary adventure. No experience is necessary, and you're bound to learn something new about Ecuadorian cooking and culture, whether you're a novice or an expert instructor. Your group will create several traditional Ecuadorian dishes such as locro de papas and seco de pollo, plus several appetizers and the classic canelazo. Listen as your instructor guides you through the process of making the dishes, taking notes if you like. Most of the ingredients used in these dishes can be found all over the world, so you'll be able to recreate them at home. Once everything’s ready, gather around the table to enjoy the full meal you created, share stories with your host, and toast with a homemade canelazo. You leave not just with recipes, but with skills, moments, and connections most travelers never experience.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Del Varayo & Huasipungo, Cuenca Azuay, Ecuador, EC

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Our warm, knowledgeable instructor will be in our address to greet you and make sure you’re all set for a day of new flavours and local culture. His contact number and exact location will be sent by our booking manager.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Fun evening to learn about food and culture
May 20, 2026

Intimate experience with a delicious assortment of dishes. So informative and fun! Highly recommend!

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Fun Experience in Cuenca
April 14, 2026

It was such a great experience that the 4 hours flew by. We started by meeting Vanessa at Super AKI, where we walked through the aisles while she introduced us to a variety of Ecuadorian ingredien...read more

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Great cooking class
April 08, 2026

We had a great time at the cooking class. The dishes we cooked were amazing, Vanessa and her husband were a pleasure. Highly recommend

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Cooking Class with Vanessa
March 29, 2026

Amazing experience, we got to learn about Ecuadorian cuisine and culture. Highly recommend. So glad I can take some recipes home with me.

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Ecuadorian Food Experience
March 22, 2026

Vanessa was a wonderful host and helped us learn how to cook many traditional Ecuadorian dishes! An informative and pleasant host! Would recommend for anyone visiting Cuenca who is culinary minded.

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