Guatemala · COOKING CLASSES
Pepián, jocon, tamales wrapped in mashán leaves, and a market run first to buy the chillies. These 7 classes are priced and timed, and honest about how much you cook rather than watch.
Learn to cook classic Guatemalan dishes with local chefs in Antigua, then enjoy your meal on a rooftop terrace with volcano views.
“My husband and I had such a great time - beyond our expectations! The food was delicious, we learned some new cooking tips, and the atmosphere was fun and relaxed. Would definitely recommend!”
Shop Antigua’s market, taste local fruit, and cook pepián on a family rooftop with volcano views in this friendly four-hour class.
“Absolutely loved this experience with Milton as a host. I loved how passionate he was and that translated throughout. I was amazed by all the local produce and the various vendors throughout the market! I had the opportunity to try fruits I haven’t before and it was a wonderful experience. Cooking itself was fantastic - you had a beautiful view of the volcano in a beautiful kitchen along with Andrea who assisted! I just wish that I didn’t have such a big breakfast; otherwise, I would've eaten everything clean! As this was my first time visiting Guatemala, this was definitely a highlight of my trip and I would do it…”
Explore Antigua’s market, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook traditional Guatemalan dishes on a rooftop with volcano views.
“Pampa, our market tour guide was very sweet, informative, and above and beyond friendly and took us on a lovely walk around the bustling market. We then drove to the cooking school to meet up the rest of the class and Dario and Pampa showed us how to cook traditional guatemalan foods Pepian, Jocon, Doblados, and Rellenitos. It was all very delicious and in a very nice setting ontop the rooftop with a view of the mountains. Drinks could be purchased and there was free wine. A delightful way to spend the day and I met some awesome people taking the class as well! They were able to accomodate vegans…”
Learn to make Guatemalan pepian with Maria’s family in Santa Ana Village, using a Mayan grinding stone, tortillas, and a local beverage.
“We enjoyed this authentic Guatemalan Mayan cooking class with Maria and her family members. We had that opportunity to make three different traditional and delicious Guatemalan foods. Our guide, Xoshil met us in Antigua and facilitated our trip to a local home on the outskirts of town. She was very knowledgeable about Antigua and Guatemala and shared many interesting facts as we moved to the city and throughout the entire class. We are English speaking and she was able to translate everything that the local Spanish-speaking family said. This is a hands-on cooking class with lots of opportunity to participate and understand the preparation of the dishes. It was clear…”
Cook pepián with a Guatemalan family, visit Antigua’s market, ride a chicken bus, and share an authentic meal near Parramos.
“This really was a worthwhile experience. Our tour guide/translator was wonderful communicating where to meet us. I originally did not realize it was in a neighboring community I thought it was in Antigua. But was a short $5 Uber ride away. We met our tour guide, he was wonderful and friendly. I thought we would tour the town or a market but we went directly to the home where we would make dinner. Be prepared and I do not mean this in a negative way but you are making dinner in the home of a local Guatemalan family. The poverty is staggering. They are wonderful welcoming and kind. I felt…”
Cook three Guatemalan dishes in a small family setting near Lake Atitlan, then enjoy lunch, local stories, lake views, and recipes to take home.
“Alicia’s cooking class was awesome. She is so friendly, and easy to talk to about everything. We loved learning all about the food we were preparing and the culture and history it comes from. Sharing the meal we made with her and her husband was a highlight. Definitely recommend.”
Cook Maya and Spanish-influenced dishes at Lake Atitlan Maya Kitchen, enjoy a three-course lunch, and support Santa Cruz community programs.
“Alicia was amazing! We had such a great experience cooking with her!”
The volcanoes, the Mayan cities, the lake, and the slow days in between.
