Private Filipino Cooking Class in the Heart of Manila,Makati City

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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English, Filipino
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Explore the heart of Manila with a private Filipino cooking class. Chef Cinty shares her culinary expertise, blending tradition and modernity. Discover local ingredients and authentic recipes.

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

Experience Details

Cinty is excited to share the joy of cooking, as well as, an opportunity to showcase Filipino hospitality and using the therapeutic qualities of food. The meal you will cook and share together is a blend of techniques and recipes from Cinty’s mother's kitchen as well as her nutrition certification classes. Through this experience get a glimpse into the culinary traditions of Philippines


• Private Filipino cooking class with a certified nutritionist and wellness chef in Makati City

• Together you will explore the diverse range of Filipino ingredients and learn essential cooking techniques

• Master the art of Filipino cuisine and learn to make two dishes from scratch

• Enjoy a traditional home cooked meal, served with local beer or wine

• Vegetarian, vegan, lactose free, gluten free options available


If you choose the market tour option, Cinty will drive you to the nearby Guadalupe public market, one of the biggest wet markets in Makati, to buy ingredients for your cooking class.

Sample Menu

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Please choose one menu from the below options (all menus can be non-vegan, vegan, or vegetarian):
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Menu A
Mixed Filipino Vegetables in Shrimp Paste + Filipino Pan-seared Beef Steak with Onions + Rice + Filipino Caramelized Banana Rolls
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Menu B
Grilled Eggplant Omelet with Mince + Braised Chicken and Pork Adobo + Rice + Creamy Leche Flan
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Menu C
Red/Green Cabbage Asian Pomelo Salad with Dressing or Vegan Pumpkin Soup+Curried Tofu Skewers with Peanut dressing+ Salad+Vegan Cake or Protein Balls

What You Get

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Private cooking class with your host Cinty
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Cinty can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, please let her know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Cinty in her spacious home kitchen and learn to make two dishes from scratch, whether they are traditional dishes or vegan/vegetarian alternatives. You will either learn to make an appetizer + main dish or a main dish + dessert. In this hybrid class, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the cooking process. Discover iconic dishes such as adobo (braised meat/vegetable) or sinigang (sour soup with tamarind), or explore innovative ways to adapt these recipes to a vegan or vegetarian diet. At the end of the cooking lesson, you will sit down to savor the Filipino delicacies that you've helped prepare. If you choose the market tour option, you will visit the nearby Guadalupe public market, which is a 7 min drive from Cinty's home. It is one of the biggest wet markets in Makati, where you can find stalls selling fresh meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruits. Walk around the market area and then Cinty will take you to her favorite sellers to buy ingredients for your cooking class.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Wildflour Restaurant - Rockwell, Plaza Drive, Metro Manila, Philippines, PH, 1210

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Meet your host directly at her apartment in Makati City. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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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What People Are Saying
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A great cooking experience
February 15, 2024
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The Chef provides history and details about the ingredients, and I recommend including the trip to the market as part of the experience. I felt welcomed in her kitchen. I learned a lot about Filipi...read more

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Fantastic time had by all experiencing local cooking and food.
December 05, 2023
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Cinty was an amazing host, the local market tour and home cooking experience was way beyond our expectations.

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Fantastic experience, better than all the restaurants I went to here and healthier to boot.
November 26, 2023
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I met Cinty at her gorgeous condo, where we introduced ourselves and she got to know me as a cook. After that she tailored the menu she planned to me and took me to the wet and dry market. She went...read more

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Round the Clock
March 10, 2021
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ISI was very interactive and supportive and flexible Food was delicious and her directions easy. ManilaSaturday morning, CA Friday afternoon and Ohio Friday evening. What a great way to be together...read more

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Fun!
April 15, 2019
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We enjoyed the vegan lunch we helped Chef Cas prepare for us. From the welcome drink (turmeric tea) and small bites to the 5-course meal which included a refreshing mango dessert and the local che...read more

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