Group Cooking Class at Marcelo Batata

Join Marcelo Batata’s Group Cooking Class for a hands-on dive into Peruvian cuisine. Taste, prepare, and enjoy iconic dishes in just 3 hours.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • C. Palacio 135 - Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Peruvian cuisine with an unforgettable 3-hour culinary experience blending traditional ingredients with modern techniques. Your journey begins with a warm introduction to the chef and a friendly meet-and-greet with fellow participants.

Enjoy the fruit tasting and explore our interpretive center, El Mercado, where you’ll see, touch, and learn about Peruvian Andean products.

Dive into the art of making ceviche, Peru’s iconic dish, and uncover the secrets behind its fresh, vibrant flavors.

Discover Pisco’s world, Peru’s national spirit. You’ll taste pure Pisco and learn to make cocktails, gaining insight into its history and versatility.

Next, roll up your sleeves to prepare lomo saltado, a classic stir-fry that merges local ingredients in a Wok.

This 100% participative class ensures you’re actively involved in creating each dish, making it a fun, cultural, and dynamic experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a novice, you’ll leave with new skills, a deeper appreciation for Peruvian cuisine.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Peru like never before! Also you will taste traditional Peruvian snacks made from alpaca and guinea pig.

What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Professional chef
  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • Potatoes Tasting - Diferent Kinds of potatoes and chicha morada
  • Small Bite - Made from alpaca and guinea pig
  • Fruit tasting
  • Ceviche - Peru’s iconic dish
  • Pisco Tasting - Peru’s national spirit
  • Lomo Saltado - A classic peruvian stir-fry
Additional Information

Authentic Flavors: Experience a unique blend of traditional Peruvian ingredients and modern cooking techniques. Enjoy iconic dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado, and traditional snacks made from alpaca and guinea pig.

You won’t just be watching—you’ll actively participate in every step of the cooking process. Learn by doing and take pride in creating your own delicious dishes.

Cultural Exploration: our interpretive center “El Mercado,” where you can see, touch, and learn about the Andean products that are the foundation of Peruvian cuisine.

Participate in a Pisco tasting and learn how to make pisco cocktail. Gain insights into the history and versatility of this iconic Peruvian drink.

The class is designed to be fun, educational and enjoyable.

In summary, our class offers a comprehensive immersion into Peru’s rich gastronomy and culture, providing an interactive and memorable experience you won’t want to miss.

Join us and discover the flavors of Peru in a unique way!

  • We are able to accomodate any kind of food restriction: vegetarian, vegan, glutten free, lacto intolerant
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Original passport must be provided at beginning of course for tax purposes
  • Minimum age is 15 years
Location
C. Palacio 135
Calle Palacio
Street behind the Cathedral of Cusco (the main church at the main square). Beside our UCHU Peruvian Steak House Restaurant
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janine_m
Sep 12, 2024
Fun and informative afyernoon - The cooking was fun and the eating fabulous. But the best part was the history and info on the food and culture of Peru.
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Surgy2014
Sep 12, 2024
A must do in cusco if you like the Peruvian kitchen - Great experience with someone who is passionate about food and products. Really interesting explanation about the peruvian kitchen, then cooking yourself and learning how to make a Pisco sour, or light version of Pisco cocktail. Last minute décision but really enjoyed ourselves
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Mlee662
Sep 11, 2024
A fun cooking experience worth your while - Marcelo Batata’s cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip! The instructor was so engaging and made the class so much fun. The food was some of the best food we had in Peru and we made it ourselves, with good instructions. I would definitely recommend this taking this class if you are in Cusco.
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Avik_b
Aug 25, 2024
A can't miss experience in Cusco - Christina was knowledgeable, articulate and funny. Great experience for foodies. Nice option while acclimatizing to the altitude.
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704lucien
Aug 14, 2024
Classy cooking lessons - Great experience, Cristina was so kind and joyfull. we had so much fun during the cooking lesson, with my boys and husband. Understanding the different Pisco and the ingredients that are used for cooking in Peru. We all loved it!
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230diannef
Aug 1, 2024
A must do in Cusco! - We had a blast and didn’t stop smiling the whole time. Jose’s energy and knowledge about the culture and history of Peruvian cuisine was one of the highlights of our Cusco experience. It’s a must do!
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Billhz9136wx
Jul 22, 2024
Great class - Wow!! Best cooking class ever. We cooked, we ate, we drank and we laughed!!! Unexpectedly a great night, he was so informative and personable and the food was awesome!!
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John_w
Jul 10, 2024
Fun informative class. - Nice class. Very friendly teacher. We learned not just about cooking, but also a little bit about the history of Peru and how it affects their cuisine. Unfortunately, the instructor hasn't send the recipes as promised yet.
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C9700iymikem
Jul 8, 2024
Cooking Class was a highlight - Fun time, one of the best "tours" on our stay in Peru. Our chef Alexandro was quite the personality and the food was great.
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Brenda
Jun 14, 2024
Great cooking class - We absolutely loved our cooking experience. Our chef was so engaging and made the entire experience such a memorable experience.
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