Private Cooking Class in Cusco, Peru

The Marcelo Batata Culinary Experience will immerse you into the world of Peruvian gastronomy and is a personalized and participatory class developed in a fun and dynamic environment so that everyone can join in, no matter the kitchen knowledge or previous experience had. 

In just four hours you will engage in our six-step course including topics such as the history of Peruvian gastronomy, concepts of the kitchen, tropical fruit and Andean super food tasting, Pisco tasting, Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco preparation, and finally the preparing and cooking of two of Peru’s most emblematic dishes: Ceviche and Lomo Saltado with Alpaca.

In addition, the chefs from our restaurants will spoil you with criolle and Novo-Andina small bite appetizers such as stuffed potatoes, aji de gallina, and causa.

This gastronomical journey takes you throughout Peruv including the coast, highlands, and jungle. Try the different flavors throughout our cooking class and spoil your palate as you participate in the best culinary experience found in the city of Cusco, Peru.

THE STEPS:

Step 1: The Introduction

Our instructor/chef will provide an introduction to Peruvian culinary culture touching on the history, biodiversity, and geography of the subject while also explaining the different concepts and gastronomical theories surrounding it.

Step 2: Colors, Aromas, and Textures

Our market space provides all of the products one may find at the local San Pedro Market but in an organized, clean, and safe manner including Peruvian potato varieties, diverse types of aji peppers, corn, and quinoa.

Step 3: The Exotics

Because of its tropical location, Peru is home to many tropical fruit varieties and we will have the opportunity to enjoy sweet, acidic, and semi-sour seasonal fruits.

Step 4: A Sea of Flavors

Our first dish will be a delicate Peruvian ceviche made using fresh coastal fish with a mix of local ingredients that make it unique to Peru.

Step 5: Pisco O’Clock

During this step, we will enjoy Peru’s prized liquor, pisco, while learning its intriguing history. To finish this step we will prepare our pisco sour and chilcano de pisco cocktails.

Step 6: WOK-ing Time

After a demonstration and instruction given by our chef, all of the participants prepare lomo saltados utilizing wok sauteeing techniques. We will then enjoy our meal and provide the recipes of the dishes prepared during the class.

Why Choose Us?
• We provide a 100% participatory and personalized experiences for those with or without culinary experience
• Our products are of utmost quality, fresh, and are extremely carefully prepared
• We are chefs with more than 25 years of experience in Peru and abroad including in our restaurants Marcelo Batata Cocina Peruana and UCHU Peruvian Steakhouse, both of which are considered amongst the best in the city of Cusco