Chile · COOKING CLASSES
Good cooking classes sell out weeks ahead in high season and the best go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cook eight Chilean recipes in a Santiago home kitchen with Pisco Sours, wine, local stories, and a digital recipe book.
“Greg made this day super special - with a relaxing vibe, lots of knowledge and skill about traditional Chilean cooking. It was a fantastic way to eat, drink, cook and hear stories about his life and family. Highly Recommend!”
Cook Chilean dishes with Patty in her countryside home near Santiago, then share a warm dinner, drinks, stories, and local family traditions.
“Upon arriving in Santiago, Chile for the first time, my hope was to spend quality time with people who lived in and around this vibrant city. My evening with Patricia (Patty) and Enrique in Lampa made me feel like I was not brand-new to Chile but had already settled in and made friends. Such a lovely couple, and what fun I had making seafood pie and learning that the best Chilean meals start with one, perfect avocado and are awash with wine and laughter. The gorgeous crepe with strawberry marmalade that Patty made ended one of my most favorite evenings while staying in this country.”
Learn to make Chilean empanadas, pastel de choclo, and mote con huesillo with Felipe, paired with Chilean wine in Punta Arenas.
“The chef arranged for an Uber to pick us up at the port and drive us to his mother's house where he taught us how to make Chilean pino empanadas and pastel de choclo. Felipe has worked as a chef for years but has only been teaching cooking classes for two months. He wanted to do something less stressful than working in a restaurant, but he still wanted to cook, so he decided to teach tourists about home style Chilean cooking. His mom lets him use her kitchen, complete with well used pots and pans. There were five people in our group so it was like making dinner for a…”
Cook Chilean and Peruvian dishes in Carol’s Santiago home, share a meal, and enjoy local drinks during this private three-hour class.
“Had a personalized social event at this young couples apartment. We had a relaxing conversation before we started in the kitchen. Everything was perfectly planned. We prepared the food together with Carol‘s instruction. Learning so much about Chilean and Peruvian food in the process. Sat down for a wonderful meal with this couple afterwards. Every detail was perfection. Food was delicious. But it was mostly the social event that was so lovely. Spending time with this wonderful young couple was the highlight. Highly recommend recommended.”
Learn Chilean cooking with Patricio and Jennifer, visit Santiago’s Central Market, prepare four dishes, and enjoy cocktails and boutique wines.
“What a fantastic experience. Chef Patricio and his wife are so friendly and welcome you into their home as friends. Such a relaxing environment. Chef Patricio explains the history of various dishes as we made them. The food was so fresh and so delicious. We highly recommend this cooking experience!”
Tour Santiago’s market, cook Chilean dishes with Jorge and Mariela, and share a home meal with wine, music, and local stories.
“This was a lovely experience in a private home in a beautiful part of Santiago, Chile. There were four participants and we all agreed that the chef was charming and informative. We count this as our favorite tour in Chile. I highly recommend the tour to anyone interested in good food and wine in a relaxed environment filled with hospitality.”
Cook tapas, ceviche, a main dish, dessert, and paired drinks in a private English-language class with Viña del Mar views.
“Terrific fun! Cocktail, ceviche, entree, & dessert were all made so come hungry and be prepared to take your time. Located in a high rise, the view was spectacular, the hosts were very professional and well organized. Really worth the money, highly recommend!”
Cook Chilean classics, shop a Valparaiso market, and enjoy wine or Pisco Sour in this hands-on five-hour food experience.
“We met Andy at the entrance to the market. It was fascinating to see and purchase all our fresh food for the day. He let us choose our meal and pick which things we wanted to make. After the market, which included picking up our freshly caught and fillet fish, we took an uber to the kitchen. Once inside we got to work. The view was amazing and such a beautiful place to learn about Chilean food. Andy was great with our kids as we let them do most of the work. After we were done, we sat outside on the deck to enjoy the things we made. We had…”
Cook traditional Chilean dishes with Cristian in Santiago, visit local markets, and enjoy oysters, wine pairings, and a home-cooked meal.
“We have done dozens of foot tours around the world and two members of our family are in the food industry so we can confidently say this is a brilliant food experience.”
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