Cook Traditional Dominican Cuisine with a Charming Grandmother in Santo Domingo

5.0
(11 reviews)
Dominican Republic

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

Join your host Rossy and learn to cook 2-3 traditional Dominican dishes such as sancocho and platano frito (fried plantains) in her cozy kitchen. You can expect to cook for about 1-2 hours before enjoying the meal with Rossy at her dining table.

Rossy mixes up the menu so you can get anything from asopao (a rice-based soup), mangu (mashed plantains), arroz con pollo (one-pot chicken and rice), habichuelas (beans) and platano frito (fried plantains). End the meal with homemade dulce de leche or dulce de coco and coffee.

Rossy is passionate about nature, people, reading, photography, art, dance, and growing orchids. She loves being a host and teaching other people about Dominican culture and the country's cuisine. Since restaurants in the city rarely have Dominican food, Rossy loves to serve it to her guests to introduce them to the delicious local dishes!

Example Menu

Starter

Casabe | yuca bread with a garlic, cilantro and cream cheese sauce

Main

Sancocho

Exquisite stew of chicken, pork and a medley of native Dominican root vegetables

Main

Arroz (rice) and plátano frito (fried plantains)

Dessert

Dulce de leche

(You can also email her in advance for her special hot chocolate made from her farm-grown cacao!)

What's Included

Private cooking class and meal with your host Rossy
Immersive cultural and culinary experience with a charming local
Local alcohol such as beer, rum or Cuba libre!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join Rossy, a warm local grandmother, in her charming Gascue home just 10 minutes from the Zona Colonial, for a private and authentic Dominican cooking class. Learn to prepare 2–3 traditional dishes, including sancocho (a hearty meat and root vegetable stew) and plátano frito (fried plantains), using family recipes passed down through generations.

Rossy will guide you step by step in her kitchen, sharing local cooking techniques, cultural stories, and tips for making each dish perfectly. After 1.5 hours of hands-on cooking, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you prepared together, complete with homemade desserts and coffee. Your experience includes local beer, rum, or a Cuba Libre cocktail. If you choose the optional transfers add-on, Rossy offers pick-up and drop-off transportation for a seamless experience. This class is ideal for food lovers, families, or friends seeking an authentic Santo Domingo culinary adventure.

Additional info

  • 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
  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Santo Domingo home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Dominican culture and cuisine together.
Supplied by Traveling Spoon

Show 1 more

Tags

Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 11 11 reviews
5 stars
11
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}