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Immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of Panama with this boozy, 10-recipe cooking experience! In this fun Panama City activity, you’ll prepare delicious recipes with our friendly and entertaining cook, Winnie. This interactive cooking and dining experience is a delightful way to: + Learn Panamanian cooking techniques of dishes like Carimanõlas and Butter Cassava + Savor fresh wholesome ingredients + Engage in spirited conversation Enjoy social interaction while indulging in incredible drinks, appetizers, main dishes and desserts. While preparing this delicious meal, take pics of your dishes, group and new friends! Post to social for many oohs-and-aahs and to rack up those likes! Many of our past guests tell us that this was their best dinner and activity in Panama! We look forward to cooking and dining with you! *Vegetarian meals and non-alcohol beverage recipes are available upon request. We can accommodate any food restriction request. ** None of our dishes contain pork!
4h Cooking Class in Panama City: 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $95 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please note that the exact meeting point address will be provided by our booking manager shortly after your reservation is confirmed, as our starting location may vary since we have two possible locations. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Delightful evening with chef Winnie and the other 2 guests. We prepared the traditional Panamenian food under instructions whilst making margaritas and then sat down to eat! Delicious.
Mixing up margaritas while preparing traditional Panamanian dishes is our idea of a perfect evening! We are so glad you loved the intimate vibe with the other guests and that Chef Winnie’s instructions were spot on. Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Chef Winnie is fun and engaging! The food was delicious! Definitely a great class!!
An engaging chef makes all the difference when discovering a new cuisine! We are so happy Chef Winnie’s fun energy translated into such delicious food for you. Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
It was a really great experience, learned how to make traditional local foods, it was a good vibe with the group I was in. Chef Winnie is great
So glad you enjoyed discovering traditional local foods in such a good group atmosphere! And thank you for highlighting Chef Winnie. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with her. 🇵🇦 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Winnnnieeee was the best , the food was amazing the atmosphere was great ! It was very intimate and beautiful! Definitely would recommend to fully experience the city 🥰 Jen and Jada will love you forever winnieeee💕!
Winnnnieeee will absolutely love this! 🥰 We’re so happy the food, atmosphere, and intimate setting made your time in Panama so memorable. It means a lot to know the experience became such a special part of your trip. Sending lots of love back to Jen and Jada! 💕 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
The food and the experience was wonderful. Chef Winnie guided us and the food was very delicious!
A great guide makes all the difference when discovering new flavors! Chef Winnie takes so much pride in leading our guests step-by-step through the vibrant tastes of Panama. We are thrilled you found the dishes so delicious. Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
It was great! Very homely and welcoming environment. I plan on recommending the class to my friends and family that plan to travel to Panama
Thank you for such a lovely review! 🏡 We’re delighted you enjoyed the welcoming, home-style atmosphere of the class. Creating a space where guests can feel comfortable while discovering Panamanian food and culture is a big part of the experience. It means a lot to know you’d recommend it to friends and family visiting Panama. Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Winnie is a generous teacher and chef with many great tips that are useful and others that were simply delicious! Interesting people tend to be drawn to these experiences which makes solo travel far less lonely. It’s just fun and you gotta eat right?
What a great way to describe the experience! We’re delighted that Winnie’s cooking knowledge, practical tips, and generous teaching made the class memorable for you. We especially love hearing that you connected with other travelers too, because sharing food around the table can turn a solo trip into something much more social. And yes, you absolutely gotta eat! 😄 Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Chef Winnie was amazing!! We had so much fun!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! 👩🍳 We’re so happy Chef Winnie made the experience such a fun and enjoyable one for you. Her warmth and passion for sharing Panamanian food are a big part of what makes the class special, and we’re delighted you had such a great time with her. Cheers, Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Such a wonderful experience from start to finish! An amazing time with an incredible host. Chef Winnie truly loves and respects Panamanian Cuisine and is passionate about sharing it with others. She is fun, funny and sweet and made the entire experience incredible and memorable . I will highly recommend this experience to anyone passing through this way!
Seeing a guest recognize the deep respect Chef Winnie has for Panamanian cuisine absolutely makes our day! She truly puts her whole heart into sharing our culinary roots, all while keeping the kitchen full of laughs. We're so glad you felt that passion firsthand during your time in Panama. Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
Winnie is amazing and very friendly. We had an amazing time!
A friendly kitchen is the best place to cook! Chef Winnie loves making everyone feel right at home from the moment they walk in. We are so happy you had such a fantastic time hanging out and cooking with us. Cheers! Maira from Cook in Fiesta
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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