Cooking Class in Lima: Learn to Cook Peruvian Food
A cooking class in Lima is the best way to learn Peru’s most iconic dishes — ceviche, lomo saltado, causa limeña and the pisco sour — hands-on with a local, in the city widely considered the gastronomic capital of Latin America. Lima is one of the world’s top food destinations, and a class here means learning recipes from the source, usually starting with a market visit and ending with everyone eating together.
Here’s what you’ll cook, why Lima is the place to do it, and how to book.

What you’ll cook in a Lima cooking class
- Ceviche — fresh fish cured in lime with ají and red onion, Peru’s national dish.
- Lomo saltado — stir-fried beef with onion, tomato and fries, a Chinese-Peruvian classic.
- Causa limeña — layered whipped potato with a savory filling.
- Ají de gallina — creamy, mildly spicy shredded chicken.
- Pisco sour — Peru’s national cocktail, which most classes teach you to shake.
Why take a cooking class in Lima
Peruvian cuisine blends Indigenous, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and African influences, and Lima is where it all comes together — from its legendary markets to its world-ranked restaurants. Learning to cook here gives you the techniques and the stories behind the dishes, plus the confidence to recreate them at home.
Cooking classes with Cook in Fiesta in Lima
Cook in Fiesta runs hands-on experiences in Lima led by English-speaking locals: a cooking class where you learn, cook, eat and drink together; a tasting session of 30+ local foods and drinks loved across Peru; and a guided fruit tasting of tropical and exotic fruits rarely seen abroad. Small groups, and dietary needs accommodated with notice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cooking class in Lima?
The best cooking class in Lima is a hands-on, small-group session with a local that covers Peru’s iconic dishes — typically ceviche, lomo saltado or causa — plus a pisco sour. Cook in Fiesta offers a hands-on cooking class led by an English-speaking local.
What do you cook in a Peruvian cooking class?
Most Lima cooking classes teach ceviche and a main such as lomo saltado or ají de gallina, often with an appetizer like causa and a pisco sour. Many begin with a local market visit to choose fresh ingredients.
How long is a cooking class in Lima?
Cooking classes in Lima usually run 2 to 4 hours, and those that include a market tour tend to be on the longer end. Cook in Fiesta’s class includes cooking, eating and drinks together.
Is Lima good for food?
Yes. Lima is widely regarded as the gastronomic capital of Latin America, home to world-ranked restaurants, vibrant markets and a cuisine that blends Indigenous, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and African influences.
Can I do a Lima cooking class as a vegetarian?
Yes. Peruvian dishes adapt well to vegetarian versions, and Cook in Fiesta can accommodate vegetarian and other dietary needs with advance notice.
