Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Lorenza + Hotel Transfers
Lorenza is a traditional cook, who belongs to a group called "Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca" (Oaxacan Traditional Cooks), she is an expert in Oaxacan food! Lorenza uses fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to cook traditional meals, using family recipes. Her goal is to share more about Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions with the world. Lorenza has been cooking for 20 plus years and is excited to share her passion and knowledge with all! Lorenza will explain the menu for the day and the dishes you will be cooking together, before start preparing an appetizer, soup and main dish. After your cooking class, sit down at the table to enjoy the food you helped cook.
• Private cooking lesson in a rural farmhouse with an expert in Oaxacan food • Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are used to cook a traditional meal, using family recipes • Hotel pick up and drop off is included • Introduction to Oaxacan food, culture and culinary traditions • Vegetarian options are available
Options
Cooking+Dinner+Alcohol+RTT
Pickup included
What's included in Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Lorenza + Hotel Transfers
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Join Lorenza for an unforgettable cooking class in Oaxaca, where you’ll immerse yourself in the region’s rich culinary traditions. After being picked up from your hotel by Carlos, you’ll arrive at Lorenza's rural farmhouse, where you’ll be greeted with a refreshing drink. Learn about local cheese-making or explore Lorenza’s garden, where she grows the fresh ingredients used in your class. Together, you’ll cook an appetizer, soup, main dish, and dessert, with Lorenza guiding you through every step. This authentic experience is the perfect way to connect with Oaxacan food, culture, and local people—an absolute must for any traveler!
Food Menu
STARTER - Tetela (triangle corn tortilla filled with bean sauce)
MAIN - Mole Amarillo (yellow mole)
STARTER - Sopa de Guias (squash vine soup with corn dumplings)
DESSERT - Budin de Elote (corn pudding)
DESSERT - Fresh fruit water
DESSERT - Tea or Coffee
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Private cooking class with your host Lorenza
- All Fees and Taxes
- Homecooked Oaxacan meal
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note that Lorenza speaks only Spanish, but Carlos (or another guide) will be present to translate.
- Alcohol and return transportation are included in the experience; please provide your hotel details when booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Carlos will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Oaxaca hotel and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience.
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Host Name: Lorenza Taboada Host Phone: +52 9511 984 255 Host Email: [email protected] Host Address: San Antonio Street, 68263, San Lorenzo Cacaotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico - 68263 Pickup Instructions: Carlos will pick you up from the concierge desk of your Oaxaca hotel and drop you off at the end of your culinary experience. Please inform him where you're staying before the experience begins. Note: If you have any specific dietary requirements and have not provided this information upon checkout, please contact and inform your Traveling Spoon host at least 48 hours in advance via their email or phone listed above in your voucher. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
