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Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with your host Maria, a warm and wonderful host who uses family recipes in most of her dishes. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with the local culture over food. Maria’s passion for food started young, when she was a cooking assistant in her mother's kitchen! Maria learned to cook traditional meals from her mother. And then used this skill and knowledge to run her own restaurant, where she served authentic Ecuadorian meals that she grew up eating. For the last 21 years, Maria has been working in the hospitality and gastronomy industry.
• Cooking lesson in a local home in Ecuador
• Learn to make authentic Ecuadorian dishes in home kitchen
• 100% private activity
• Experience Ecuadorian culture in the quiet neighborhood of Sangolqui
• Vegetarian and gluten-free options available
Example Menu
Main
Empanadas
Starter
Ecuadorian Ceviche
Dessert
Quimbolitos
(steamed corn cakes with a hint of sweetness)
Starter
Llapingacho (potato pancakes)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Maria will meet you outside Medicity Club Los Chillos. 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. The exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
What to expect
Join your host Maria and her family in a quiet suburb of Quito to enjoy a cooking class and an authentic Ecuadorian meal. Learn to cook traditional Ecuadorian dishes using Maria's family recipes, in your 1-hour hands-on cooking class. You will learn to make two dishes from scratch - an appetizer and a main dish. Maria also shares tips and tricks while you’re cooking, along with sharing anecdotes of Ecuador's history and culture.
After cooking, join Maria and her family (when they're home) to share the meal you helped prepare. Llapingacho (potato pancakes), ceviche and empanadas are a few dishes you can expect to try at Maria’s table. End your meal with quimbolitos, steamed corn cakes with a hint of sweetness.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Maria can accommodate dietary needs such as lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan, if informed in advance.
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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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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