Cozumel Cooking Class

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Dive into Mexico's soul through a 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Cozumel. Join Josefina, visit a local market, and uncover family recipes in an intimate group of just 6 students.

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

Experience Details

"Alma" is the word for soul in Spanish and it is how authentic Mexican cooking begins. Join Josefina (or Jeronimo, Josefina's son) in her home kitchen for a 3-hour hands-on small-group cooking class (limited to 6 students). Discover and taste the cuisine of Mexico through Josefina's personal family recipes. During this culinary experience you will also get to visit Cozumel's local market. Deepen your cultural knowledge of Mexico by interacting with the local market vendors and then bringing your ingredients home to cook a well-rounded Mexican meal just in time for siesta!

What You Get

Small-group cooking class - limited to 8 people to ensure a more personalized and hands-on experience
Beverages (water, aqua frescas - traditional Mexican beverages, Margaritas and beer are available)
Snacks during class
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from class (although we are happy to provide information on how to get to class from wherever you are coming from)

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian / gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A small amount of walking is involved and on some uneven surfaces, please be aware
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Multi-lingual (class available in English or Spanish)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Participants immerse themselves in authentic Mexican culinary traditions through a hands-on cooking class. The experience begins with a guided tour of the local market, "El Mercado," where attendees learn to select fresh, traditional ingredients. In Josefina's kitchen, students receive instruction on Mexican cooking tools like molcajetes (mortar and pestle), lime presses, tortilla presses, and the comal (a flat griddle). The class covers the preparation of handmade tortillas, traditional sauces, guacamole, side dishes, and more. Participants also have the opportunity to make authentic margaritas or traditional Mexican agua frescas (flavored waters). The session culminates in enjoying the prepared feast, offering a rich taste of Mexican culture.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Mercado Municipal, Calle Doctor Adolfo Rosado Salas, Quintana Roo, Mexico, MX, 77668

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Please meet on Calle Rosado Salas between Ave 20 & Ave 25. Josefina or Jeronimo (Josefina's son) will be standing near the Benito Juarez statue that is between two benches, right in front of the market.
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $101.81 
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Please note that the time is in Eastern Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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