Private Filipino Cooking Class in the Heart of Manila,Makati City

5.0
(5 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Cinty is excited to share the joy of cooking, as well as, an opportunity to showcase Filipino hospitality and using the therapeutic qualities of food. The meal you will cook and share together is a blend of techniques and recipes from Cinty’s mother's kitchen as well as her nutrition certification classes. Through this experience get a glimpse into the culinary traditions of Philippines

• Private Filipino cooking class with a certified nutritionist and wellness chef in Makati City
• Together you will explore the diverse range of Filipino ingredients and learn essential cooking techniques
• Master the art of Filipino cuisine and learn to make two dishes from scratch
• Enjoy a traditional home cooked meal, served with local beer or wine
• Vegetarian, vegan, lactose free, gluten free options available

If you choose the market tour option, Cinty will drive you to the nearby Guadalupe public market, one of the biggest wet markets in Makati, to buy ingredients for your cooking class.

Example Menu

Main

Choose any 1

Please choose one menu from the below options (all menus can be non-vegan, vegan, or vegetarian):

Main

Menu A

Mixed Filipino Vegetables in Shrimp Paste + Filipino Pan-seared Beef Steak with Onions + Rice + Filipino Caramelized Banana Rolls

Main

Menu B

Grilled Eggplant Omelet with Mince + Braised Chicken and Pork Adobo + Rice + Creamy Leche Flan

Main

Menu C

Red/Green Cabbage Asian Pomelo Salad with Dressing or Vegan Pumpkin Soup+Curried Tofu Skewers with Peanut dressing+ Salad+Vegan Cake or Protein Balls

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
Private cooking class with your host Cinty
Gratuities
If you choose the market tour option - Enjoy a guided tour of Guadalupe public market
Home cooked meal (lunch or dinner)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host directly at her apartment in Makati City. 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. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

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. Join Cinty in her spacious home kitchen and learn to make two dishes from scratch, whether they are traditional dishes or vegan/vegetarian alternatives. You will either learn to make an appetizer + main dish or a main dish + dessert. In this hybrid class, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the cooking process. Discover iconic dishes such as adobo (braised meat/vegetable) or sinigang (sour soup with tamarind), or explore innovative ways to adapt these recipes to a vegan or vegetarian diet. At the end of the cooking lesson, you will sit down to savor the Filipino delicacies that you've helped prepare.

If you choose the market tour option, you will visit the nearby Guadalupe public market, which is a 7 min drive from Cinty's home. It is one of the biggest wet markets in Makati, where you can find stalls selling fresh meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruits. Walk around the market area and then Cinty will take you to her favorite sellers to buy ingredients for your cooking class.

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
  • Cinty can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, please let her know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions
  • Private, personalized experience
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Tags

Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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