3-hour Andean Cooking Class in Quito with a Local Host

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3-hour Andean Cooking Class in Quito with a Local Host

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Other
Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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 real Andean home and discover the heart of Ecuador through its flavors.


This isn’t just a cooking class - it’s your ticket to a cozy night in Quito where you'll laugh, sip, chop, and stir your way into the culinary soul of the Andes.


Your host will welcome you into their personal kitchen to unveil ancestral recipes passed down through generations.


You’ll touch fragrant herbs, sear pork with traditional spices, and sip a warming canelazo as aromas fill the air.


While the flavors slowly build in the pot, you’ll dive into Ecuadorian life, discovering hidden spots in Quito and sharing food memories that bring everyone closer.


No cooking skills needed, just curiosity, and the desire to live something truly authentic.


Most guests leave feeling like they’ve made a new friend, and learned a few secrets of Andean comfort food.


If your experience isn’t a 5-star one, we’ll give you your money back. No questions asked.

Reserve now and taste the magic of the Andes.

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

  • 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

Get a true taste of the Andes with a hands-on cooking class in a local Quito home, where every recipe comes with a story and every bite feels like a celebration. Guided by a warm local host, you’ll prepare traditional recipes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and tradicional techniques, from soft, velvety humitas to crispy, golden patacones, while uncovering the stories and cultural roots that make Ecuadorian cuisine so unique. It’s no wonder this experience is loved by travelers from over 40 countries and rated 5 stars for its warmth, authenticity, and unforgettable flavors, this experience has been called ‘the highlight of our trip to Ecuador.’ Spaces are limited to 8 guests for personalized guidance. Reserve your spot today and take home recipes, skills, and memories you’ll cherish long after the last bite. And if your experience isn’t 5-star worthy, we’ll gladly refund you in full. This experience happens in the safety of our instructor's home and not in a culinary studio. You'll get a glimpse into how locals live, cook and eat.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Urbanización La Catolica, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170157

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Please contact us to better coordinate the exact meeting point and time. You can Type in Uber "Urb. La Catolica" when you arrive, ask for house 16.
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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Reviews
4.9
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Amazing
June 26, 2026

It was absolutely amazing! A brilliant chef that answered all our questions and warmly welcomed us into his home! Helped prepare incredible and local food.

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Team building cooking class
May 20, 2026

We had a great experience with our chef, Pancho, in his local residence. We cooked local Ecuadorian cuisine as a team building event and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The ability to enter some...read more

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Cooking class
May 19, 2026

Very great local experience!!

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A great night in Quito
March 31, 2026

A very enjoyable evening with a great chef at his home. The food was delicious and the company was amazing. Francisco was so much fun.

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Great experience- highly recommend!
February 17, 2026

We had a wonderful experience! The cooking class with Poncho was so much fun! It was a “hands on” experience and the food and presentation was excellent!

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