Enjoy Caribbean Cuisine Cooking Class

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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English, Spanish
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Discover Cartagena's flavors in a hands-on cooking class. Learn traditional Caribbean dishes with local chefs, savoring the rich culinary heritage in a vibrant city setting.

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

Experience Details

Learn to prepare some of the emblematic dishes of Cartagena cuisine in a hands-on class. Under the expert guidance of local chefs, you will learn to prepare iconic dishes from the Caribbean region, such as canasta de plantain rellena, arroz de coco, pescado, and enyucado. At the end, you will enjoy a full meal that reflects the richness and diversity of Cartagena gastronomy.

You will live a unique culinary experience that combines tradition, flavor, secrets, and cooking techniques in the heart of this beautiful city.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Plantain Baskets
STARTER
Shrimp cocktail
MAIN
coconut rice + posta cartagenera beef + fresh salad

What You Get

Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Please inform allergies

What You’ll Experience

An opportunity to discover various preparations that reflect the rich history of our local culture. Here, you will be able to experience the authentic flavors that are part of our daily life, that represent us and that have been passed down from generation to generation, accompanying us at every moment and place. In this class, you will not only learn to create these dishes with your own hands, but you will also take with you a little piece of Cartagena's history. We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique experience and enjoy each of these flavors, living the tradition and essence of our culinary culture to connect with the past and take with you an indelible memory of our beloved Cartagena.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

El Arsenal: The Rum Box, Calle Arsenal, Provincia de Cartagena Bolívar, Colombia, CO, 130001

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At the beginning of the bustling Arsenal Street, right around the corner and across from the convention center, there's a two-story pink building with wooden barrels outside promoting free hugs. When you arrive, the host will take you to the exact spot where the experience will take place.
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  US$160.76 
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Please note that the time is in Colombia Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: August 26, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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