Authentic Andean Cooking Class in Quito




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.
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
What You Get
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
Meeting & Pickup
Diego de Almagro 3, Diego de Almagro, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Pichincha, Ecuador, EC, 170143
Open in Google MapsThis 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.
The food was incredibly tasty, there was great warmth throughout and the class was excellent and extremely bearable
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
The class was very entertaining, the instructor is very good person and knows a lot about Ecuadorian cuisine, the food was delicious.
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.
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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