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Mexican Culinary Experience: Tequila versus Mezcal Lesson and Tasting with Chef Coty
4.9
120 Ratings
Playa del Carmen
Join Chef Coty for a Mexican culinary experience and learn about the differences between tequila and mezcal. Enjoy a 3-course menu and cooking techniques while having fun!
Join Chef Coty for a Mexican culinary experience and learn about the differences between tequila and mezcal. Enjoy a 3-course menu and cooking techniques while having fun!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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El Cielo Residencial - Visit Co.Cos to partake in an original 1 or 3 course meal preparation workshop in the residence and culinary school of a Chef with over 14 years of international teaching experience!
We provide two distinct class types: - A single course meal workshop on Tuesdays or Thursdays, taking roughly 3 hours
- A comprehensive 3…
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El Cielo Residencial - Visit Co.Cos to partake in an original 1 or 3 course meal preparation workshop in the residence and culinary school of a Chef with over 14 years of international teaching experience!
We provide two distinct class types: - A single course meal workshop on Tuesdays or Thursdays, taking roughly 3 hours
- A comprehensive 3 course meal workshop on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, spanning approximately 5 hours
Our state-of-the-art kitchen is the premier cooking school in Playa del Carmen, featuring individual cooking stations for each participant to prepare their own dish.
Take a seat, unwind, and savor your creation alongside wine and beer.
Discover the nuances of both fresh and dried chili peppers. Conclude your culinary journey with an informative session and sampling of tequila and mezcal.
Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast, an amateur cook, or a professional chef, this is an opportunity you shouldn’t pass up!
*Please note, the minimum number of participants required to conduct a class is 2. If you’re traveling alone, make sure to check for available spots before making a reservation.
What's Included
- Dinner
- Dinner
What's Not Included
- Transportation is not included
- Transportation is not included
Meal Options
- Ceviche Timbal - layers of sweet potato, avocado, mango and fish ceviche served with a chipotle sauce (aliño) and home made totopos ( tortilla chips)
- Fish and shrimp in achiote - wrapped in banana leaves stuffed with mushrooms, served with rice and xnipec sauce
- Caramelized and flambeed bananas - served with rompope sauce and topped with ice cream…
- Ceviche Timbal - layers of sweet potato, avocado, mango and fish ceviche served with a chipotle sauce (aliño) and home made totopos ( tortilla chips)
- Fish and shrimp in achiote - wrapped in banana leaves stuffed with mushrooms, served with rice and xnipec sauce
- Caramelized and flambeed bananas - served with rompope sauce and topped with ice cream and roasted nuts
- TACO menu - Salsas, home made chorizo, pickled onions, refried beans, corn tortillas, guacamole and grilled flank steak
- MOLES - Green mole, black mole, poblano mole, manchamanteles… the chef loves her mole recipes!
Additional Information
Mexican Chef Coty, having an extensive 12-year background as a culinary teacher and a vast global student base surpassing 3000, will not only impart knowledge about a 3-course menu but also share valuable cooking techniques applicable to your daily life, all the while ensuring your learning experience is fun-filled!
Individuals following vegetarian and…
Mexican Chef Coty, having an extensive 12-year background as a culinary teacher and a vast global student base surpassing 3000, will not only impart knowledge about a 3-course menu but also share valuable cooking techniques applicable to your daily life, all the while ensuring your learning experience is fun-filled!
Individuals following vegetarian and vegan diets are more than welcome!
Do inform us beforehand of any dietary restrictions or food aversions you have to ensure you gain the maximum enjoyment from this gastronomic journey!
Location
El Cielo Residencial
We will pick you up in front of the gate of RESIDENCIAL EL CIELO, 10 minutes before the class begins and will take you to our cooking school. OR, you can come directly to our school with the exact address which we will provide by a private message once you book.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(120 Ratings)
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355krzysztoff
Mar 12, 2025
Excellent experience - I am so excited to cook with Coty again. My class in 2023 was amazing and I am looking forward to this year’s menu ( especially the monchamantele ). Mole dishes are. my favourite. I want to recommend your cooking classes to everyone. The atmosphere, the interactions with others, the menu, everything was great, See you in few days.
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19madid
Mar 11, 2025
Highly recommend this cooking class! - This was an experience beyond cooking. Chef Coty is as personable and funny as she is knowledgeable(which is very). She went above and beyond just teaching us the recipes. She would explain why we were doing certain things and taught us hacks to make things easier, taught the instructions and alternative ways to do things and also created a wonderful environment for easy and fun conversation. I would definitely recommend her class. Have fun while you learn new things, make good food, meet new people and take the recipes home with you! Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to learn from you :)
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Jahzi_v
Mar 1, 2025
Delicious & Delightful - The food was delicious and Coty was delightful!
Our family of four adults thoroughly enjoyed this experience, with our sons saying it was a highlight of the entire trip to Cancun.
Together, under her expert guidance we prepared (and enjoyed) a wonderful three course meal accompanied by wine and beer in her specially customized kitchen with separate work stations for each person.
The evening capped off with learning about tequila and mezcal and samplings.
We all highly recommend Coty and the Co.Cos Culinary School.
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P8333cymelanieh
Feb 17, 2025
Amazing Afternoon - Hands On Cooking Experience - Three of us spent an amazing afternoon cooking with Chef Coty. Upon arrival we were treated to a welcome drink and settled into our stations and reviewed recipes and instructions of what we would be cooking.
We had the pleasure of a three course experience learning to cook (and eating!) authentic Mexican dishes along with a lesson on peppers fresh/dried peppers and Tequila and Mezcal. You will take away knowledge from this class no matter if you have limited confidence in the kitchen or are an amateur foodie with cooking skills.
Coty is an excellent and natural teacher blending fun banter with teaching knowledge so you have the confidence to make these recipes at home while making this a very enjoyable afternoon.
This is not to be missed and will definitely be back.
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Braloven
Feb 13, 2025
Great authentic Mexican experience! - She is an amazing chef with great instruction, history lessons and anecdotal stories. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who enjoys cooking and is interested in learning more about Mexican culture/food.
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Laura
Feb 8, 2025
If you do one local experience and you are a foodie, chose this - Highly recommend both this class and her Drinking school. Well organized, delicious and informative exposure to local ingredients, and repeatable recipes in this participatory class. The chef is interesting and provided a tequila and mezcal tasting and education. We left with new skills in chopping, making sauces, making chips and of course all the recipes including ceviche with special sauces, fish in anchiote sauce with shrimp, baked in banana leaves and so many more! Perhaps our best experience here!
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Salomonn931
Feb 5, 2025
It was an amazing experience 😃😃 and delicious 🤤🤤 - Excellent cooking class! La Coty demonstrated an impressive mastery of culinary techniques and was able to convey each step clearly and didactically, making cooking an easy and fun way. The prepared dishes were an explosion of flavors and textures, balanced perfectly. In addition, the atmosphere was very pleasant and participatory, which made the experience even more enriching. Without a doubt, a class that exceeded all expectations! 👨🍳🌟
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Suzannerd9701cz
Jan 30, 2025
Best Meal of our Trip - The BEST afternoon in Mexico!!! Chef Coty is fun, knowledgeable, and personable. We made Chile Rellenos stuffed with Shrimp and Cheese, Refried Beans, rice, and Hot sauce. The fresh and delicious ingredients were provided. My husband (who doesn't cook), and I both enjoyed it. After making the meal and learning special cooking tips, we got to eat our dinner out in her lovely garden. And we even got the recipe to take home so we can make it again. We can't wait to come back and see you next year Chef Coty. Many Thanks
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T1892bkamyp
Jan 25, 2025
Fun and Delicious Pizza - This is by far the best activity you can do in Playa. Coty and her team are the best! Not only will you make some amazing food but you will learn some great tips and tricks. She makes cooking fun and don’t worry if you’re a beginner, you will not feel out of place. She makes sure everyone feels comfortable no matter their skill level.
If you’re looking for something to do while in Playa I would highly recommend this class. You will not be disappointed!
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Judyp735
Jan 25, 2025
Fabulous cooking class with chef Coty! - Another fantastic cooking class with master chef Coty Villarreal! We were able to choose the menu which made the experience extra special. Coty welcomed us with a tall glass of hibiscus water. Our culinary journey began with timbal, a beautiful stacked appetizer of sweet potatoes, avocado, mango and ceviche. It tasted even better than it looked! The main course was a duo of Baja-style tacos, with 2 different sauces. To prepare the tacos we learned how to make tempura that was light and fluffy. It was amazing to watch it off up in the hot oil. Our finale was a flan - but with a twist. This glad tasted like an amaretto cheesecake! It was almost too pretty to cut! Along the way Coty took time out for a short lecture on peppers, explaining the uses and preparation of the most important peppers in Mexican cuisine. The meal was plated and served on Coty's lovely patio. It was another delicious evening! I highly recommend Coty's cooking classes for anyone who is curious about true Mexican cooking; along with the family cooking Coty shares knife techniques and explains when seasonings should be added - and why. I've taken several classes from Coty and I always learn something new. A not-to-be-missed Playa del Carmen experience!
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