Yucatecan cooking class with a local chef in Tulum

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Yucatecan cooking class with a local chef in Tulum

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Earliest available date: August 1, 2026
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Duration
4 hours
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1 - 6 guests
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Join a Yucatecan cooking class with a local chef. Master Chicken Pibil, handmade tortillas, and churros. Discover authentic Mexican flavors in an intimate setting and share a meal.

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

Experience Details

This unrivalled experience is the authenticity of learning directly from a chef native to the Yucatan Peninsula. It’s not just a recipe, it’s an immersion in my culture within a private and exclusive culinary study.


Unlike the mass classes, here we focus on detail: from the perfect balance of the marinade of Chicken Pibil to the exact technique to achieve handmade tortillas and crispy churros. It is an intimate, technical and flavorful class, designed for those who seek to take the real secret of Mexican cuisine home, sharing the table as friends at the end.

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Carbonated beverages
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Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Welcome to my culinary study! In this authentic experience, I will take you hand in hand to discover the secrets of Yucatecan cuisine. As a chef from Yucatan, I will share with you the traditional techniques that have been passed down through the generations. During the class you will learn and participate in: The Art of the Taste : We will prepare from scratch the traditional marinade for an authentic Chicken Pibil, learning the exact balance of spices and annatto. Cooking Techniques: We will bring the chicken to its exact point of flavor and softness. Dough and Tortillas : You will learn to toast and cook your own tortillas by hand, the soul of any Mexican table. Yucatecan sauces: We will make artisan sauces (including the iconic habanero and purple onion) to accompany our dishes. The Sweet Touch: To close with a golden clasp, we will cook traditional crispy churros. Tasting : At the end of the preparation, we will sit down to enjoy a feast with everything cooked. We will taste the dishes together in a private and relaxed atmosphere, sharing stories and the true taste of my land.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Chef Privado Jair, Aldea Zama, Quintana Roo, Mexico, MX, 77760

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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.

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Reviews
5.0
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10/10 Experience
July 19, 2026

What an experience! Jair gave us not only a cooking experience but we learned so much about the rich Mayan culture. The food was probably the best I had in Tulum this trip and the open bar was an a...read more

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10/10!
June 29, 2026

If you are solo traveler, highly recommend! The team was so sweet and Jair was so informative and interesting to learn from!

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Best cooking class in Tulum
June 01, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars Our cooking class in Tulum with Chef Jair and his assistant was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcomed, comfortable, and excited to learn. Chef ...read more

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10/10 Recommended Yucatecan Cooking Class
May 26, 2026

We had such a great time cooking with Chef Jair and his team Delia and Andrés! They were all so sweet and lovely, and the food and drinks were delicious! We loved learning about the Yucatecan cuisi...read more

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