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- English
- Spanish
Rather than focusing only on seafood or restaurant-style dishes, this experience introduces the comforting recipes enjoyed in Chilean homes. Guided by a local host, you'll prepare traditional dishes while learning how Valparaíso's history as Chile's most important port influenced everyday cooking through generations of local families.
Example Menu
Starter
Pisco Sour
Local drink - non-alcoholic soft drink option also.
Starter
Empanadas de Pino
Classic Chilean baked pastry stuffed with seasoned minced beef, onions, black olives, a slice of hard-boiled egg, and raisins.
Starter
Chaparritas
A popular Chilean comfort snack featuring savory sausage wrapped in soft dough and baked until molten with melted cheese.
Main
Charquicán
A hearty, traditional Chilean stew made with mashed potatoes, pumpkin, sweet corn, garden vegetables, and tender minced beef.
Starter
Pebre (Chilean Salsa):
A fresh, vibrant condiment made with finely chopped tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, and a mild touch of local chili pepper.
Main
Ceviche
Fresh citrus-marinated coastal bite.
Starter
Palta con marraqueta
Rich, creamy mashed avocado lightly seasoned and served over warm, crusty Chilean marraqueta bread.
Starter
Mote con Huesillo drink
A refreshing, traditional Chilean sweet drink made from cold peach nectar, sun-dried peaches (huesillos), and cooked husked wheat (mote).
Dessert
Manjar with Sopaipillas Pasadas
Golden pumpkin fritters soaked in a warm, cinnamon-infused spiced sugar syrup (chancaca) and served with rich Chilean manjar (dulce de leche).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our Local Chef will meet you near this area. The exact address and contact number will be provided by our booking manager after the booking.
What to expect
Join your local host in Valparaiso for a relaxed 3-hour cooking class built around the flavors of coastal Chile. Together you'll prepare a complete menu featuring classic appetizers, homemade accompaniments, a traditional main dish, dessert, and local drinks.
As you cook, your host explains the ingredients, traditions, and culture surrounding each recipe while guiding you step by step through the preparation.
After cooking, sit together and enjoy the meal you've prepared in a warm and welcoming setting while exchanging stories about Chilean culture and local life.
Highlights:
Prepare traditional Chilean home-style recipes with a local host
Learn about Valparaíso's culinary traditions through everyday family dishes
Cook a complete Chilean meal from appetizer to dessert and drinks.
Enjoy a relaxed small-group experience.
Discover the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind each recipe
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please inform us about allergies or dietary restrictions before the tour
- Participants bellow the age of 18 will be given non-alcoholic drinks.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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