Celebrate Mexican Independence Day by cooking and savoring chile en nogada in a local home. Learn its history and enjoy a festive meal.
- Av Nuevo León 4 - Celebrate independence month as millions of Mexicans do with this chile en nogada cooking class and festive dinner!
Discover the fascinating story behind one of Mexico’s best-loved dishes before rolling up your sleeves and preparing it yourself using fresh seasonal ingredients at the beautiful Condesa home of your chef/guide.
Around two hours later, use Mexican Independence Day paraphernalia and serveware made by local artisans to prepare a picture-perfect table, then dig in to a delicious sweet-and-savoury poblano pepper stuffed with protein, fruit and nuts and served with a creamy walnut sauce and garnish.
Dietary requirements will be accommodated, and Mexican red wine and soft drinks will keep you hydrated throughout the experience.
- Dinner
- Carbonated beverages
- Red wine for guests 18+
- Recipes sent by email after class
- Gratuities
- Starter - A surprise Mexican appetiser.
- Chile en nogada
- Dessert - A mystery sweet treat to finish things off.
Celebrate Mexican independence authentically by savoring a delicious chile en nogada in a charming local home. Uncover the intriguing history of this dish and learn to make it from scratch, just as countless families across Mexico do. Discover how the newly formed Mexican nation transformed a colonial recipe of meat-, fruit-, and nut-stuffed Poblano peppers in a creamy walnut sauce into a symbol of its remarkable cuisine. Under the guidance of an expert chef, use fresh local ingredients to prepare the dish from scratch. After about two hours, relish the fruits of your labor at a table adorned with handmade serveware and festive decorations.
- We can easily cater to vegetarians by replacing the meat with oyster mushrooms (if you ask us, this veggie chile en nogada is even better than the original!). The dish is gluten free, but unfortunately contains dairy and nuts.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
