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Oaxaqueña Cooking Class: Learn Traditional Recipes in a Family Setting
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46 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Oaxaca through a hands-on cooking class. Learn traditional recipes, enjoy a group meal, and create lasting memories in a family setting.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Juan de Dios Btiz 223 - Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted with bread and chocolate, a longstanding tradition in Oaxaca. You’ll be taught the art of crafting the ideal hot chocolate. Following that, we’ll proceed to concoct salsas, starters, indigenous beverages, and a principal course. This class is interactive, with all participants taking an active role. As we conclude our diligent efforts, we’ll gather to enjoy a communal meal at the table, filled with laughter, anecdotes, affection, and naturally, mezcal.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Dinner
Meal Options
- Salsa verde, Salsa moljecete & traditional guacamole - Salsa verde, salsa molcajete and guacamole. These 3 components are integral in a traditional Oaxaqueno meal.
- Chileajo con verduras - A simple and delicious dish of potatoes, carrots, and green beans, nestled in a chile guaillo salsa, (which is not spicy,) will surprise your senses.
- Chile Rellenos - Prepared with chicken, vegetables, almonds and picadillo salsa. *dishes can be prepared vegetarian and/or dairy-free upon request.
- Fresh Fruit Plate - We will prepare and sample local, organic fruits for a dessert platter.
Additional Information
We extend a heartfelt welcome to our home! You’ll instantly feel integrated into our family and customs. Our greeting ritual, just like the one my grandmother used to share with me, begins with hot chocolate and bread. I’m excited to share my experiences and the traditions of my heritage with you. The instructions can be given in both Spanish or English.
Our interactive session will happen in our splendid outdoor kitchen situated on our patio. You’ll gain practical experience in cooking and preparing food in the traditional Oaxaqueña kitchen commonly known as a ‘brasero’ - a traditional stove with an open fire, made from bricks.
You will actively participate in our cooking experience, learning how to concoct starters, traditional beverages, salsas, and main courses.
At the end of our session, we will sit together and enjoy the fruit of our labor - a shared meal around the table filled with food, drinks, stories, laughter, affection, and of course, mezcal.
We eagerly await to create lasting connections with you over our mutual passion for food and flavor which is one of the most enduring traditions of my culture.
- Participants must be at least 8 years old.
Location
Jardín Conzatti
Valentín Gómez Farias
Go to the corner of Valentín Gómez Farías and Reforma, and look for a guide with a dusty blue Subaru hatchback.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(46 Ratings)
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Christiancu4952rn
Jul 18, 2024
A Must-Do Experience! - My wife and I had the most amazing cooking class with Adhey and Enrique! (And Pedra) Not only did we learn to cook amazing oaxaqueño dishes but we also got to know so much more about the culture and community outside of the city center. If you want a special, personal experience on your vacation then visiting Adhey and her family is a must! ¡Provecho!
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Connor
Jul 6, 2024
Wonderful People, Wonderful Food - I would give this 6+ stars if I could. Chef Adhey and her family are wonderfully engaging, welcoming, big-hearted people. They take you into their own home and walk you through how to cook delightful Oaxacan dishes from beginning to end. They teach you about the instruments/tools, techniques, desired outcomes, everything you could want from a cooking class; and, along the way, they treat you as honored guests. Absolutely wonderful hosts. Not to mention, the food is absolutely excellent. You will not leave hungry or wanting for anything more.
We did a lot during our visit to Oaxaca and had many delightful experiences with wonderful people; this experience, however, stood apart and was my personal favorite.
An absolute must-do for anyone visiting Oaxaca.
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Susana
Jun 26, 2024
I had an experience with my wonderful parents, unforgettable memories! - The experience we had with chef Adhey was wonderful, she and her husband Enrique made us feel like family!
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Sightsee41090994147
Jun 14, 2024
An incredible experience - The cooking class experience with Chef Adhey was incredible and unforgettable. We had fun and learned a lot about Oaxacan cuisine. The flavors were wonderful. We enjoyed eating and talking with Chef Adhey and her husband Enrique after cooking. Thank you very much for your hospitality. And thank you for letting us practice Spanish and teaching us so many new words. We will definitely go back!
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536yazmins
Jun 10, 2024
The best cooking class - Adhey is super cute 😍 she and her husband made my 5 friends and I feel like family.
The food was delicious, the laughter was never lacking, it was like cooking with the family in a very fun way 🥰
We changed a tour to be able to attend the cooking class and it was the best decision. We are all sure that this cooking class was our favorite part of the trip to Oaxaca.
We look forward to Adhey and his family visiting us in New Zealand very soon.
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Sfrunnnnr
May 25, 2024
Best experience of my trip to Mexico. - Normally I avoid tours and planned activities on a trip. In this case I had only a couple of days in Oaxaca and on a spontaneous decision signed up for Adhey’s cooking program. Really glad I did. First Adhey and Enrique are delightful people who were welcoming and fun to be with. They made me feel comfortable and engaged immediately. We all did the prep work and cooking together. The meal we prepared was delicious and memorable. Definitely do this if you have a chance.
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Jamie_s
Apr 24, 2024
Super fun experience - We had so much fun! Even though we had never met Adhey and Enrique before, it felt like a night with good friends, good food, and good drinks, with excellent cooking tips and recipes thrown in. I would definitely recommend the experience!
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Kathleen_s
Apr 14, 2024
Cooking Oaxacan family style! - Very authentic Oaxacan cooking experience. Immersive cooking class where everyone is involved. Loved our chef and her husband and family. A must do in Oaxaca!! Best food we had during our stay.
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Suzanned545
Apr 12, 2024
A Magical Evening in Oaxaca - My daughters and I were delighted with the experience of preparing an authentic Oaxacan dinner with Traditional Oaxaquena Cooking with Grandma's Recipes.
Adhey and Enrique create a joyful cooking atmosphere on the rooftop of their home. Adhey led us, a group of about ten, through the preparation of beautiful, fresh ingredients while Enrique told stories and poured the Mescal. After the chopping and stirring and tasting, we sat at the communal table and raised a toast over the meal we had prepared. The sun was setting, the lights on the hill behind the house came on, lively chat...and delicious food. Magical!
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Susanne_b
Apr 6, 2024
Delicius ans fun evening !! - Loved cooking outside and enjoying her grandmother’s secret ingredients. The hostess promised to send us her chili relleno recipe
.. which we made. I hope she will follow through and send it to us as promised
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