Colombian Cooking Class in Bogota with a Local Chef

4.5
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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Dona, originally from Pacho, found her culinary calling in Bogotá. Her journey in the kitchen began under her mother-in-law's guidance. Your Bogota cooking class is co-hosted by Dona, our culinary expert, alongside an English-speaking guide to ensure smooth communication. Dona shares her deep knowledge of traditional cooking while our guides offer insights into the history and cultural influences shaping each dish. Together, they craft an engaging and informative culinary journey.

- Private Colombian cooking class with a local chef
- Expect a deep cultural immersion, while experiencing the diverse flavors of Colombian cuisine!
- In you 2 hour Colombian cooking class in Bogota, learn to make three dishes from scratch
- Master traditional cooking techniques and transform fresh ingredients into delightful preparations
- Shares stories and gain cultural insight into the history behind each dish
- Dona can accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance

Example Menu

Starter

Jugo de Lulo

Refresh your palate with this exotic and tangy juice made from the Lulo fruit

Main

Pastel de Yuca con Ají Picante

Savory cassava pockets filled with ground beef, served with a side of spicy Ají dipping sauce

Main

Carimañola con Ají de Aguacate

Crispy cassava pockets filled with coastal cheese, accompanied with creamy and lightly spiced avocado dip

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Homecooked meal
Gratuities
Private Colombian cooking class with your host Dona
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Dona and your English speaking guide directly at Dona's home. Exact address and contact information can be found upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Step into Dona's cozy, simple home for a culinary adventure, where the expertise of a seasoned Colombian home cook meets the knowledge of an expert guide. In you 2 hour Colombian cooking class in Bogota, learn to make three dishes from scratch. This is a hands-on cooking class where you will master traditional cooking techniques and transform fresh ingredients into delightful preparations. Dona will guide you every step of the way, while the guide shares stories and cultural insights that bring the history behind each dish to life. The three dishes that you will learn to cook in your Bogota cooking class are carimañola (fried cassava pockets bursting with a melty coastal Colombian cheese), pastel de yuca (a baked cassava dish with a hearty ground beef filling) and ají de aguacate (Colombia's spicy avocado dip infused with vibrant herbs, a touch of spice, and a unique Colombian flavor). After cooking, sit down to share the meal you helped prepare.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
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