• Puerto Vallarta - Meet Manu at the Mercado Cinco de Diciembre, just an eight-minute drive from his home. Together, explore the vibrant stalls and immerse yourself in the lively sounds, aromas, and colors of a traditional Mexican market. Visit fruit and vegetable stands, a tortilleria (tortilla factory), a carnicería (butcher), and a pescadería (fish market), learning how to select the finest ingredients from each.
• Puerto Vallarta - After your cooking class, take an 8-minute drive to Manu’s home and enter his inviting kitchen for an authentic Puerto Vallarta cooking class. Together, prepare a traditional Mexican meal using time-honored techniques and fresh, local ingredients.

During this interactive cooking experience, learn to make three delightful dishes. Possible recipes include a tangy ceviche made with the day’s freshest catch, savory panela enchiladas with genuine Mexican cheese, and shrimp, octopus, or mushrooms al ajillo. Spend about an hour cooking before sitting down with Manu to savor the meal you’ve crafted together.

Not a seafood enthusiast? No worries, simply inform Manu a few days in advance, and he’ll arrange a custom menu featuring meat or vegetarian options to match your tastes.

• Private market tour and cooking class with host Manuel
• Local beer or wine

Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will take you to the local market and show you his favorite vendors. After doing a bit of shopping you’ll return to his home and cook a meal together. Manu will teach you to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, dishes you can replicate in your own kitchen at home. Enjoy the meal together in Manu’s home, a small but typical home in central Puerto Vallarta.

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Manu is happy to accommodate them.
• Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit a local home to meet a local chef and share culture and cuisine together.
• Your experience ends at your host’s home.
• Manu has a small and friendly lapdog but he’s happy to keep him in a separate room during your experience.

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