Authentic Jamaican Cooking Class in Mexico City with Theresa

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What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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English
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Immerse in Jamaican flavors with Theresa in Mexico City. Learn and savor authentic recipes in an intimate class setting. Connect over food, culture, and unique culinary traditions.

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

Experience Details

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Theresa who is originally from Jamaica and moved to Mexico City in 2013. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Theresa will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Jamaican dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts' apartment.


• Private, hands-on Jamaican cooking class in Mexico City

• Learn to cook 2 traditional Jamaican dishes using family recipes passed down through Theresa’s family

• Immerse yourself in Jamaican culinary traditions and connect with local culture over food

• Intimate home dining experience in Mexico City

• Perfect for food lovers, ideal for anyone looking for a unique, cultural food experience in Mexico City

Sample Menu

STARTER
Salad
STARTER
Fried or roast plantains
MAIN
Jerk chicken or Curry goat or Ackee and saltfish
DESSERT
Carrot cake

What You Get

Private cooking class with your host Theresa
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Meet Theresa in her central Mexico City apartment for a journey through Jamaica, learning more about the food, people and culture. n this 1.5-hour hands-on Mexico City cooking class, you'll learn to prepare traditional Jamaican dishes in a cozy home kitchen. Start by prepping at the dining table before cooking on the stove, and enjoy creating an appetizer and main dish. While cooking, Theresa will share stories from her Jamaican childhood, giving you a cultural and culinary experience. Afterward, savor the delicious meal you've helped prepare with your host, Theresa. Your menu might include dishes such as fried or roasted plantains, jerk chicken, curry goat or ackee and saltfish, and a seasonal salad. Your meal concludes with a sweet dessert such as carrot cake. This Jamaican cooking class in Mexico City is perfect for travelers, food lovers, culinary enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a unique cultural experience.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Avenida Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX

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Please meet your host Theresa at her apartment in the neighborhood of Colonia Narvarte in Mexico City. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offer neighborhood details.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Central Standard Time.
Free cancellation (48 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: July 21, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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