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Jeff_BSeptember 2026 • Viator
We had very knowledgeable...
We had very knowledgeable guidance through the market and through the cooking process. Lovely people, spoke great English. Clean and organized. We had a great time!
Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation
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Recommended by 97% travellers
97% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher
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Recommended by 97% travellers
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Recommended by 97% travellers
97% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher
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Recommended by 97% travellers
Earliest Date Available: September 19, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Duration
4 hours
Group size
Max 15 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Spanish
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Spanish
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Earliest Date Available: September 19, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?Japan's #1 food travel platform
Japan's #1 food travel platformTrusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
Earliest Date Available: September 19, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?Japan's #1 food travel platform
Japan's #1 food travel platformTrusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
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Good to Know
Andres (the owner) will meet you at your hotel, if your hotel is close to the market we will walk there, if not we will take my comfy SUV. Andres will first take you for a tour in the traditional Central Market and surroundings to hunt for fresh local products that you will use during your cooking class. Then you will head to the restaurant which is located in a beautiful Colonial house in the heart of Old Town Quito. During this tour, you will experience life as a local and will learn how to make 3 traditional dishes, which you can replicate back home. Get ready for a packed day filled with incredible sights, tastes, and smells. And at the end of it all, you will be able to enjoy the delicious meal you cooked. Highly recommended experience!
Private transportation
Pick-up in urban Quito is included
Recipes
Apron and chef hat for use during cooking class
Lunch
Tour of Central Market and Cooking Class
Carbonated beverages
Local Fruit Juice
Extra food and drinks not mentioned on itinerary
Tips for the chef/guide
Return transportation can be arranged but is not included
Market Tour
Visiting the market in Ecuador is a one-of-a-kind experience!
You´ll discover the best smells, tastes, and colors of fruits, vegetables, and spices that will help you create the perfect Ecuadorian meal. Andres will take you on a tour of the Central Market and the surrounding area. Here you will meet the best specialty vendors, the stand that has the freshest vegetables, yesteryear meat vendors, the lady who always has the best fruits, the medicinal herb stand, the mote vendor, the flower girl and an exotic fruit juice stand. The experience starts off by shopping for fresh ingredients and local products, some of which you will not be able to find anywhere else in the world.
Cooking Class
At the Cooking Class you will meet the Chef, my best friend's mom who will teach you all the local secrets and will tell you the best stories of yesteryear Quito. You will make everything from scratch, chopping, dicing, and cooking like a true local.
Time to Eat
Once finished in the kitchen, the chef sets a beautiful table and all the hard work pays off. It´s time to enjoy your meal in a Colonial house in the heart of Old Town Quito.
Highly recommended experience!
STARTER
Locro de Papa (Potato Cheese Soup)
The Locro de Papa is a classic dish from Quito. It is a savory dish, with tons of cheese, potatoes and decorated with an avocado rose.
STARTER
Quinoa Soup
For those that are lactose intolerant a Quinoa Soup is right up their alley.
MAIN
Traditional Quito Shrimp Ceviche
Served with shrimp cooked to perfection, onions, various tomato textures, and orange juice. (The starter dish can be modified to your requests)
MAIN
Chicken or Veggie Tamales
Tamales are made in an achira leaf and cooked in a special pot for tamales. They are fun to make and very tasty.
MAIN
Empanadas
Empanadas are such a tasty treat. We can make cheese filled, cheese and onion filled or chicken stew filled empanadas.
MAIN
Encocado de Pescado (Coconut Fish Dish)
You will cook the fish with a delicious coconut sauce. The fish is served with yellow rice, plantain chips, and a garden salad.
DESSERT
Chocolate Soup
The dish includes a variety of Ecuadorian fresh fruits and a chocolate sauce made with real Ecuadorian cocoa and a bit of liquor.
DESSERT
Quimbolito Quiteño (Fluffy cake in a leaf)
Quimbolitos are awesome, they are a traditional dessert in Quito, a fluffy cake steamed inside an achira leaf.
Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
We can pick you up from a hotel in urban Quito. If you are staying in the Historic Center at a hard to reach area we will ask you go to a meeting point. If you are staying close to the airport please let us know and we can have you meet us at the JW Marriott or we can arrange for a pick-up service.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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Jeanne_MSeptember 2026 • Viator
Delicioso- must do activity in Quito
This was such a good experience. The tour of the market was so interesting and we got to try several local fruits. The food in the class was amazing. They made sure to explain the steps so you can prepare everything again on your own. I would book early during your stay since you will learn about a lot of local foods you will later find in restaurants.
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Rachel_BAugust 2026 • Viator
Wonderful Experience
We had an amazing afternoon with Margola, Sylvia and Andres as they shared their love and knowledge of local foods, customs and culture. We enjoyed the visit to the central market and learning about and tasting native fruits. The cooking class was amazing. We learned so much about local dishes, ingredients and cooking techniques. The dishes we learned to make were delicious and they were able to accommodate for one of our group who is vegan. We would definitely recommend this experience!
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Mackenzie_NAugust 2026 • Viator
10/10 experience. My...
10/10 experience. My friend and I really enjoyed visiting the market, trying some different fruits. Then the cooking portion was so much fun! They gave us recipes I will absolutely be recreating for my family when I return home. The food was amazing and we got to take home what we didn't finish. Absolutely recommend!
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Response from ViatorAugust 13, 2026
Hi Mackenzie (cool name :) Thanks for the amazing review. Im so happy you had a blast during your cooking class experience. I really enjoyed touring the market with you gals and its great to hear you had a fantastic experience with the cooking class as well. Cheers!
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Companion26530707969August 2026 • TripAdvisor
A great experience
This was an incredible time. Learned about Ecuadorian foods, toured a market and had an amazing cooking experience
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Response from ViatorAugust 13, 2026
Thank you so much for the great review. The whole gang had a great time with y'all. Hope you time in Ecuador was awesome. Cheers!
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