Private Traditional Colombian Cooking Class in Pereira

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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English, Spanish
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Immerse yourself in Colombian cuisine with a private cooking class in Pereira. Learn traditional dishes with local expertise, enjoying an authentic and unforgettable culinary experience.

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

Experience Details

Enjoy a private and authentic Colombian cooking class and home-cooked meal in Pereira, in the heart of the coffee region of Colombia. Adriana graduated as an industrial engineer and then owned a pastry catering business for about five years. After that, she travelled through several countries and lived abroad where she worked as a Pastry Chef in renowned French restaurants in New York and Toronto. Later she returned back home to Colombia, as she has been passionate about showcasing her culture and cuisine to travelers.


• Private Colombian cooking lesson using ancestral cooking techniques, in the heart of the coffee region

• Learn to cook traditional Colombian dishes from different regions around the country, using fresh, seasonal ingredients

• An opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional cuisine and culture

• Introduction to traditional Colombian food, ancestral recipes, endemic ingredients, and the history behind each dish

• Vegetarian options available

Sample Menu

STARTER
Menu 1: Patacones (Double fried plantains)
MAIN
Menu 1: Ajiaco (a hearty and warm bowl of soup) and Empanadas
DESSERT
Menu 1: Traditional Colombian jam with cheese and Fresh fruit juice
MAIN
Menu 2: 20 different varieties of seasonal fruits, 2 cheeses from the region.
3 jams, 2 juices and 1 chutney

What You Get

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Home-cooked Colombian meal
Hotel Pick Up and Drop off

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 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. Because Colombia is so diverse in many aspects such as food, flavors, and colors, it makes it easy for Adriana to experiment and be creative when it comes to cooking. Through this experience you will learn about traditional Colombian food, ancestral recipes, endemic ingredients, and the history behind each dish. You can choose to cook from one of the two menus that follow, please let Adriana know your menu preference while booking the experience online: 1) TRADITIONAL COLOMBIAN MEAL, learn how to make ajiaco (potato soup), and crispy Colombian empanadas. 2)FRUIT TASTING FIESTA, you will participate in a party of colors, flavors and aromas, as you will prepare a jam with the fruit of your choice, that you can take home with you. All your senses will be awakened as you taste and learn about so many tropical and exotic fruits in this 1.5 hour hands-on class.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Pereira Risaralda, Colombia, CO, 660004

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Meet your host Adriana at her farmhouse in Risaralda, Pereira. 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 24 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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Amazing experience learning from Adriana
February 04, 2025
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My family had a lovely time visiting the finca and hearing about the small farm Adriana and her mother are building on their land. Adriana spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable about loc...read more

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Absolutely do this!!
January 17, 2025
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Do not miss this! Cooking with Adriana is a unique, intimate and delicious experience. You have an option of menu choices, including vegetarian options, and she easily accommodated adding two frien...read more

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Amazing (delicious) traditional meal - truly beautiful experience
August 17, 2024
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We absolutely loved this experience. Our daughters also commented how much they enjoyed the experience as well as the amazing meal we made. We chose the traditional Colombian dish from the pacific ...read more

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Very good experience
April 19, 2024
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We went with the family and it was a very homely and peaceful experience. We all learned a lot and had a great time. We felt like we were part of the family.

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Earliest available date: July 7, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals