Authentic Andean Cooking Class in Quito

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Quito's authentic flavors in a hands-on Andean cooking class. Learn to prepare traditional dishes with a local expert. Savor your creations while sharing travel tips.

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

Experience Details

Step into a welcoming Andean kitchen and learn how to transform fresh local produce into traditional Quito fare. Your host—fluent in English and deeply passionate about Ecuador’s culinary heritage—will show you each step, from prepping ingredients to plating. After cooking, you’ll gather around the table to share a hearty meal and stories, soaking up tips on local travel spots along the way. No prior cooking experience is required—just bring an appetite for new flavors and a willingness to explore Ecuadorian culture in the most delicious way possible!


Sample Menu

STARTER
Vegetable Broth
A carefully composed broth featuring seasonal vegetables and Andean herbs, crafted for a soothing start.
MAIN
Fritada
Pork slow-cooked to tender perfection then crisped, meticulously seasoned with traditional spices.
MAIN
Encebollado
A classic fish soup prepared with red onions, citrus, and fresh herbs, elegantly finished with a medley of pickled vegetables.
MAIN
Albacore
A gently seared albacore tuna fillet, accentuated with a squeeze of lemon and a subtle touch of local herbs.
DESSERT
Fried Plantain
Crisp, caramelized plantain slices that marry natural sweetness with a refined, crunchy texture.
STARTER
Llapingachos
Crafted potato patties with a crisp outer layer and soft center, served with a refined peanut sauce and a side of lightly pickled vegetables.
MAIN
Mote
Andean hominy prepared in the traditional style, offering a hearty, satisfying accompaniment.
MAIN
Fried pork
Golden pork bites prepared to retain a juicy interior with a well-seasoned, crisp exterior.
STARTER
Canelazo
A warming, spiced drink that blends sugarcane liquor, cinnamon, and local fruit juices, perfect for cool mountain evenings.

What You Get

Dinner
Full meal with the dishes you prepare.
All necessary ingredients and equipment.
Expert-led cooking class in an interactive setting.
pick or drop off not included
grautuities

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

Discover the delightful tastes of Quito in this hands-on cooking class, led by a passionate local chef who doubles as your travel guide. You’ll learn to prepare beloved Andean recipes—like humitas, patacones, and more—using fresh regional ingredients. This interactive “boozy kitchen party” is perfect for adventurous foodies wanting to immerse themselves in Ecuador’s culinary heritage while enjoying great company and unlimited local drinks.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Diego de Almagro 3, Diego de Almagro, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170143

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Our Chef will meet you outside this address. His contact number 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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Amazing class
April 02, 2025
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The food was incredibly tasty, there was great warmth throughout and the class was excellent and extremely bearable

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Ecuadorian Gastronomy
April 02, 2025
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We made Ecuadorian food with Juan Francisco Vasconez Navas excellent explained that it is food from the Guayaquil coast very Ecuadorian the onion and very serrano the traditional pork fried accompa...read more

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Excellent experience, 100% recommended
April 02, 2025
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The class was very entertaining, the instructor is very good person and knows a lot about Ecuadorian cuisine, the food was delicious.

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Fun cooking experience at Pancho’s house
April 02, 2025
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It was a great cooking class with Pancho! He taught us about traditional Ecuadorian food and we learned how to do encebollado and fritada. 100% recommended.

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Cooking traditional dishes!!
April 02, 2025
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This was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had! I would recommend 100% doing this if you’re in Quito. Pancho is an awesome host and will help you through the process of cooking traditional ...read more

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