Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Lorenza + Hotel Transfers

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Lorenza is a traditional cook, who belongs to a group called "Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca" (Oaxacan Traditional Cooks), she is an expert in Oaxacan food! Lorenza uses fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to cook traditional meals, using family recipes. Her goal is to share more about Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions with the world. Lorenza has been cooking for 20 plus years and is excited to share her passion and knowledge with all! Lorenza will explain the menu for the day and the dishes you will be cooking together, before start preparing an appetizer, soup and main dish. After your cooking class, sit down at the table to enjoy the food you helped cook.

• Private cooking lesson in a rural farmhouse with an expert in Oaxacan food
• Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are used to cook a traditional meal, using family recipes
• Hotel pick up and drop off is included
• Introduction to Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions
• Vegetarian options are available

Example Menu

Starter

Tetela (triangle corn tortilla filled with bean sauce)

Main

Mole Amarillo (yellow mole)

Starter

Sopa de Guias (squash vine soup with corn dumplings)

Dessert

Budin de Elote (corn pudding)

Dessert

Fresh fruit water

Dessert

Tea or Coffee

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pick up and drop off
Alcoholic Beverages
Private cooking class with your host Lorenza
Homecooked Oaxacan meal

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Carlos will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Oaxaca hotel and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience.

What to expect

Join Lorenza for an unforgettable cooking class in Oaxaca, where you’ll immerse yourself in the region’s rich culinary traditions. After being picked up from your hotel by Carlos, you’ll arrive at Lorenza's rural farmhouse, where you’ll be greeted with a refreshing drink. Learn about local cheese-making or explore Lorenza’s garden, where she grows the fresh ingredients used in your class. Together, you’ll cook an appetizer, soup, main dish, and dessert, with Lorenza guiding you through every step. This authentic experience is the perfect way to connect with Oaxacan food, culture, and local people—an absolute must for any traveler!

Additional info

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

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

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