Group Cooking Class at Marcelo Batata

Join Marcelo Batata’s Group Cooking Class for a hands-on dive into Peruvian cuisine. Taste, prepare, and enjoy iconic dishes in just 3 hours.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • C. Palacio 135 - Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Peruvian cuisine with an unforgettable 3-hour culinary experience blending traditional ingredients with modern techniques. Your journey begins with a warm introduction to the chef and a friendly meet-and-greet with fellow participants.
    Enjoy the fruit tasting and explore our interpretive…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Professional chef
  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • Potatoes Tasting - Diferent Kinds of potatoes and chicha morada
  • Small Bite - Made from alpaca and guinea pig
  • Fruit tasting
  • Ceviche - Peru’s iconic dish
  • Pisco Tasting - Peru’s national spirit
  • Lomo Saltado - A classic peruvian stir-fry
Additional Information

Authentic Flavors: Experience a unique blend of traditional Peruvian ingredients and modern cooking techniques. Enjoy iconic dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado, and traditional snacks made from alpaca and guinea pig.
You won’t just be watching—you’ll actively participate in every step of the cooking process. Learn by doing and take pride in creating your…

Location
C. Palacio 135
Calle Palacio
Palacio Street is right behind the Cathedral of Cusco (the main church at the main square). Beside our UCHU Peruvian Steak House Restaurant
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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432lilye
Jan 15, 2025
Marcelo Batata cooking class - OMG! If there were more than 5 stars, this place deserves it. EVERYTHING was done with such grace, patience, and was so educational. Elvira was our cooking instructor and she was 5+++ . I very highly recommend everyone to include this cooking class here in your tour.
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Davidbx378ya
Jan 4, 2025
Not your average cooking class - Jose was amazing. We had 2 teens with us and they even enjoyed it. The introduction to Peruvian ingredients was much appreciated. We enjoyed making and then eating 2 classic dishes. Jose gave great instructions. We enjoyed pisco tasting and even appreciated the fact we were supporting the Peruvian natural environment for the birds. I would highly recommend.
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Claire_d
Jan 4, 2025
Highlight of our trip to Peru - This was by far the biggest highlight of our two weeks in Peru. Jose who ran the course is just fantastic. We had 4.5 hours hours of fun, exploring Peru through its food and drinks. Neither of us are big cooks but we couldn’t fail here. Jose described it more of a culinary experience vs a simple cooking class and he was 100% right. The session starts with tasting of a whole host of fruits from different parts of Peru to understand the geography. You then explore their little market and learn more about the country and its food. The ceviche we made was delicious and enjoyed over a pisco tasting and cocktail making session. They also throw in a couple of tasty snacks from the restaurant. The grand finale was the lomo saltado - this was an incredible experience cooking with fire!! Overall, you will not regret booking this. The class is just so interesting and fun and the food is of the highest quality. I’m so glad we signed up for this one over any of the more budget cooking classes.
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Grahambo8490wt
Jan 3, 2025
Great Time with a Great Cook - Our head chef Jorge was amazing. He taught us not just how to make ceviche, lomo saltado, and pisco sours, but also taught us some of the history of Peruvian and Incan food. He was extremely fun and likable throughout the entire experience. As he said, it was not a cooking class, but a cooking experience. We all had a great time and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy a laid back Peruvian cooking experience.
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Brendan
Jan 3, 2025
What a lot of fun - The whole experience was wonderful and Jose was a knowledgeable and passionate teacher. 4 hours was very well spent. We would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to better understand the history of the food of Peru and more importantly, want to have fun for an afternoon.
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307madelynd
Jan 3, 2025
If you are in Cusco, DO THIS! - This was one of the best things my husband and I did with our time in Cusco! This class far exceeded expectations! Jose provided amazing context and history for the traditional foods of Peru, and the recipes we tried were incredible. We learned so much about Peru through the foods we sampled and made, and we are coming away from the class with several wonderful recipes.
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Fabricioo109
Dec 20, 2024
Amazing experience! - I really enjoyed cooking ceviche and Lomo saltado. The chef was very fun and we all had a great time. The pisco tasting that was part of the experience was very educational and fun too!
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Wadeya_m
Dec 19, 2024
This cooking experience... - This cooking experience exceeded our expectations. We learned about the food, cooked the food and had an extraordinary chef in addition to a training chef. The food was immaculate. We had a variety of starters and cooked two main courses. Take the class! You will not be disappointed. Thank you chef for a memorable cooking experience!
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Livette_s
Dec 14, 2024
Marcelo Batata cooking class will make you fall in love with Peruvian cuisine! - We loved every minute of our cooking class at Marcelo Batata! We fell in love with the delicious Peruvian food and were surprised by how incredibly easy it was to make. We began our journey learning about and tasting delicious fresh fruits from the Andes. Followed by a quick visit to its own mini market of fresh herbs and vegetables. Making our own cocktails with Pisco and tasting different varieties of Peru's staple brandy was amazing! We could not believe how delicious our ceviche was, ready to eat in just a few minutes! The lomo saltado was a special treat! Chef Castillo and Chef Marisol were an amazing wealth of knowledge and wonderful to talk to. We are glad we took this class and cannot wait to practice what we learned at home! Thank you, Marcelo Batata for making our trip to Cuzco even more special and memorable!
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D7222zmpaulh
Dec 12, 2024
A Full Peruvian Experience - The food and drinks were amazing but I highly recommend it because we learned so much about Peruvian cuisine, culture and history. Jose Luis was outstanding in his knowledge, it was an immersion through cooking!
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