Phenomenal cooking class with Chef Hector! Ceviche was delicious, and the pisco sour was a perfect touch. Hector is friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke excellent English. His San Francisco and Bay Area culinary experience really added to the class. Initial meet up location is Mercado #2 Surquillo Market for a breakdown of traditional Peruvian ingredients. Hector provides transportation to the class location at no additional cost. Highly recommend the experience while in Lima!
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F617VQgeorgeh
March 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The best experience!!
Such a great idea, you will really enjoy this experience. Hector shares his vast knowledge of Peruvian culture and many stories of the craft of fine cooking. You will have a GREAT meal as a reward!
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ivonnec285
January 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Explosion of flavors!
Amazing experience, definitely more of what we anticipated. We learned about the culture of Peruvian food influenced by the world and the different produce that make this cuisine so special. Chef Hector was really hands-on, filled with stories from his culinary life experiences that are just unique. We prepared two kinds of ceviches and causa rellena plus this incredible aji de gallina, we also learned to make pisco sour and chilcano.
Highly recommended!!!
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gersong414
December 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Private cooking lesson with chef Hector
We took a private lesson with preparation of 6 courses of menu and the truth that the experience was wonderful and unique, the chef Hector is dynamic, patient and easy to understand so it was an experience where we immersed ourselves in the preparation of each dish with the guidance of the chef. As Peruvians we are pleased that the art of cooking is promoted and applied in every region of our country and we recommend you take cooking classes are of great value and serves to learn and encourage with other people. Worth the investment 😉 compared to what you learn. The menus we prepared were: mixed ceviche, sautéed loin, meat stew, meat stew, nikkei tiradito and another type of tiradito with yellow pepper and they all came out delicious 😋 Chef Hector thank you for every moment shared today and for having that passion for our Peruvian food.
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W329ONphilipr
October 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Don't Hesitate, Marinate! Viva La Causa!
Casual, fun, informative, sometimes fast paced (restaurant kitchen!). Hector's English is exellent and he explains techniques with care and patience. Be prepared to work, this is very hands on. I learned some very interesting food prep techniques that I can use for all my cooking adventures. Bravo!
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716_milel
September 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!
We had a great time with Hector. We started in the market and gave us his insights on Peruvian cuisine And how he chooses ingredients.
We then had the class and it was great to learn new techniques and how to use ingredients from such a skilled chef.
Would highly recommend this class it was amazing.
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Tarquiniu
July 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A great experience
The walk around the market was fascinating and gave a real insight into how to select fish. In addition we learned a lot about local produce
The cooking course itself have a real insight into the world of a Chef. The food we produced and ate at the end was delicious
Hector is an interesting man and well worth talking to about a range of subjects
Why 4 Stars and not 5? I felt that more time could have been spent explaining what was being done and required
Would I do it again. Definite
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elodiegS4367PJ
May 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A MUST!
If you want a unique Peruvian experience, BOOK THIS. It was my birthday and Maido made sure that I had the best day I could wish for.
It started with the market visit, and he gave such a detailed history on Peruvian food which made it much more interesting.
Then we got to cook outside on this beautiful terrace in front of the historical site Sitio Huaca Pucllana. I would definitely recommend if you want to do something more than just visit. PLUS the food was amazing.
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Road63150323641
April 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A perfect experience!
Thhis was simply an amazing experience! The chef picked us up and took us to a market where we had a wonderful tour and a special ceviche prepared for us. Chef Hector is super smart, funny and highly creative. Back at the school we were guided through the process of making several dishes. All was done with humor and kindness. All 3 of us are pretty good cooks but we still learned so much! We concluded with sharing this fabulous meal. It was a lot of fun and very instructive. I might add that the view from the rooftop school is fantastic!
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paulsN5100FU
February 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Outstanding Cooking Class + Fishmarkt visit in Lima – An Unforgettable Experience!
Outstanding Cooking Class + Fishmarket visit in Lima – An Unforgettable Experience!
This cooking class was simply exceptional! Our adventure began as early as 4 AM with a visit to the fish market, where we selected the freshest fish and seafood for our meal later in the day. The entire experience was flawlessly organized, everything ran smoothly, and the passion behind it was truly evident.
What impressed me the most was the warm, family-like atmosphere – you instantly feel welcome and well taken care of. But the absolute highlight was, of course, the food: The fish and seafood were of a quality I had never experienced before. Even though I usually don’t eat much seafood, this meal was simply spectacular – fresh, perfectly prepared, and incredibly flavorful.
This cooking class is an absolute must for anyone visiting Lima who wants to experience something truly special in the culinary world!