Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Lorenza + Hotel Transfers

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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Embark on an authentic culinary journey with Lorenza in Oaxaca. Learn to cook traditional dishes using fresh ingredients. Enjoy the class in a rural setting with convenient hotel transfers.

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

Experience Details

Lorenza is a traditional cook, who belongs to a group called "Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca" (Oaxacan Traditional Cooks), she is an expert in Oaxacan food! Lorenza uses fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to cook traditional meals, using family recipes. Her goal is to share more about Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions with the world. Lorenza has been cooking for 20 plus years and is excited to share her passion and knowledge with all! Lorenza will explain the menu for the day and the dishes you will be cooking together, before start preparing an appetizer, soup and main dish. After your cooking class, sit down at the table to enjoy the food you helped cook.


• Private cooking lesson in a rural farmhouse with an expert in Oaxacan food

• Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are used to cook a traditional meal, using family recipes

• Hotel pick up and drop off is included

• Introduction to Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions

• Vegetarian options are available

Sample Menu

STARTER
Tetela (triangle corn tortilla filled with bean sauce)
MAIN
Mole Amarillo (yellow mole)
STARTER
Sopa de Guias (squash vine soup with corn dumplings)
DESSERT
Budin de Elote (corn pudding)
DESSERT
Fresh fruit water
DESSERT
Tea or Coffee

What You Get

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Hotel pick up and drop off
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Alcohol and return transportation are included in the experience; please provide your hotel details when booking
  • Please note that Lorenza speaks only Spanish, but Carlos (or another guide) will be present to translate.
  • 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

What You’ll Experience

Join Lorenza for an unforgettable cooking class in Oaxaca, where you’ll immerse yourself in the region’s rich culinary traditions. After being picked up from your hotel by Carlos, you’ll arrive at Lorenza's rural farmhouse, where you’ll be greeted with a refreshing drink. Learn about local cheese-making or explore Lorenza’s garden, where she grows the fresh ingredients used in your class. Together, you’ll cook an appetizer, soup, main dish, and dessert, with Lorenza guiding you through every step. This authentic experience is the perfect way to connect with Oaxacan food, culture, and local people—an absolute must for any traveler!

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Carlos will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Oaxaca hotel and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience.

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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