Cooking class/Pepian Workshop

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(25)
Photo of 08
Photo of 7a
Photo of 7f
Show all photos
Photo of 91
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
Photo of exp duration
Duration
3 hours
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
Photo of exp language
Language
English, Spanish
Photo of mobile ticket
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience the heart of Guatemala through a cooking class. Learn to make Pepian, enjoy local customs, and hear captivating stories. Share a meal in a welcoming community setting.

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Come to be part of this Guatemalan community where love is shown through food, sharing and enjoying a delicious dish living a unique experience with a family. Learning unique Guatemalan stories and traditions of this beautiful town that you will discover.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Pepian
Ceremonial dish declared cultural heritage of Guatemala, served in special events such as weddings and brotherhoods.
STARTER
Tortillas
Corn tortillas made by hand
DESSERT
Guatemalan traditional dessert
This dessert is representative of the fusion between Spanish and Mayan gastronomies.

What You Get

Kitchen utensils
All the ingredients for cooking
Lunch
Depending on the reservation time it can be lunch or dinner
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

This experience take you to the heart of our gastronomy: traditional kitchens in guatemalan communities. We will walk from the square to the home of the person in charge of the workshop. Family members will teach you to cook Pepian from scratch. You will be able to make your own tortillas and rice as side dishes. Dessert is also included in the experience. At the end of the class you will taste the dishes with the cook and you will have the opportunity to share impressions and take some pictures. You will be able to get as involved as you want in the elaboration of each dish.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
View tour options
Photo of ic previous
Vegetarian Pepian
Chicken pepian

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

San Miguel Escobar Ciudad Vieja, Unnamed Road, Ciudad Vieja Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, GT

Open in Google Maps
In front of the Catholic church. This experience needs at least 2 people to be able to carry it out.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

Read more

What People Are Saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(25)
Photo of avatar
Traditional Guatemalan cooking class
April 21, 2025
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

The traditional cooking class of Elsa was a very great experience! I would recommend it to anyone who is in Antigua for a few days and would like to get to know a little more about the culinary asp...read more

Photo of avatar
Sign up for this!
February 05, 2025
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful personal experience. Picked a.nd return was included. The woman whose home I got to cook in was wa.s very friendly and ha D everything organized when I got there. She showed me and then I...read more

Photo of avatar
Best food in gautemala
August 21, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

The best! Amazing family, so welcoming and the food was the best we had in Gautemala. The location was great and easy drive from Guatemala city.

Photo of avatar
The Best Way to Experience Guatemalan Culture (and Food!)
March 13, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

This cooking class was more than just learning recipes – it was like being invited into a family's kitchen! The setting was so peaceful, and the family teaching us was incredibly kind. We made the...read more

Photo of avatar
Authentic and delicious - a must do
March 09, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

It was a very interesting and authentic cooking class and a lot of fun. We made everything from scratch, even the tortillas. And the Pepian and the dessert we made was delicious. Can 100% recommend...read more

Load more
from  $37.49 
Book Now
Please note that the time is in Central Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Book This Experience
Adult(1)
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Number of Guests
Adult
(14 - 100)
1
Youth
(11 - 13)
0
Child
(6 - 10)
0
Infant
(0 - 5)
0
Clear
Apply
Date
Select a Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
July
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
293012345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
272829303112
Package Options
Select a package option
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a package option
Select a package option
Photo of instant
INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Photo of calendar mark
Earliest available date: July 27, 2025
from  $37.49  per guest
Book Now
Please note that the time is in Central Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
You may also be interested in these experiences
Photo of f0
Classes
GUATEMALA
Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City

Discover Guatemalan flavors in a small-group cooking class in Antigua. Learn to cook traditional dishes with expert guidance and bring home recipes to savor the tastes again and again.

from$264.94
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(5)
Photo of heartV2