My sister-in-law's parents were from PR but she had only been there a few times as a child. I brought her back, hoping to help her reconnect with her roots. Viviana, a professional chef, spoke not just about PR food but the history and the cultural significance behind it. I could see the impact this had on my sister-in-law as they shared stories of how recipes got passed down through generations. I enjoyed learning about the PR culture and discussing the politics in PR with a local! We both had ...read more
Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups













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9VV8+H6, Buena Vista Bayamón, Puerto Rico, PR
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+3 photosViviana’s cooking class was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Not only was she passionate about cooking, but she also knew extensive knowledge about the history of PR and the history of each dish and ingredient that we used. She was fun, lively, patient, and above all an excellent teacher. What an amazing host and night we had.
Thank you, Viviana, for your warmth, hospitality, and passion for Puerto Rican cooking! It was our first at-home cooking experience while traveling and we are so thankful to Viviana for opening up her bright, cheerful home to us. The kitchen workshop had more than enough space and we enjoyed learning about the history, culture, and flavors of comida criolla. The process was so smooth-sailing, with a menu based on our preferences and room for a bit of improvisation as well. It was such a treat to...read more
When on vacation to a new area, our family enjoys cooking experiences. This one was particularly unique and fun! Viviana has an amazing cooking studio detached from her home, where there was room for the 4 of us to food prep, learn, and cook. The smells and tastes were delicious. After cooking, it is time to enjoy the food in Viviana's charming home where we enjoyed great conversation and laughs. Having had mofongo several times over the week, this was the best BY FAR. One in our group is ...read more




The private cooking class with Chef Viviana was one of our favorite experiences during our stay in Puerto Rico. We enjoyed learning the history and culinary evolution of the locally grown food. It was fun to prepare and blend together the ingredients of a delicious local meal, including sofrito, mofongo, tostones. Viviana also provided us with a list of recommended restaurants that fit to our liking during our stay. We highly recommend Viviana's private cooking class, it is an excellent way ...read more

Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple














