Traditional Costa Rican cooking class and meal with a modern twist
Melissa believes food is a way to share love, a way to learn about someone's culture and to connect with people. She grew up eating traditional Costa Rican food that her mom cooked for them at home. Melissa learned these family recipes from her mother and then perfected them with time. Today she re-creates traditional meals and adds a modern twist to make her own recipes. Melissa is very keen on showcasing the rich culture and heritage of her country through its food and that why she will teach you some traditional Costa Rican dishes that she grew up eating with a modern twist; using local, seasonal and fresh produce. Melissa lives with her husband and their well behaved dog in a beautiful home close to the beach and city center in Jaco.
Options
Cooking + Dinner
What's included in Traditional Costa Rican cooking class and meal with a modern twist
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Melissa in her kitchen for a hands-on cooking class that will last for two hours. Before you start your cooking class, snack on some delicious mango salsa and then learn to cook 2-3 dishes, that might include ceviche (a seafood dish typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices), Costa Rican casado with chicken ( a tasty dish of chicken, vegetables and rice) or picadillo (a fragrant stew). After the class, sit down at Melissa's dinning table to enjoy a the meal you helped prepare.
Food Menu
MAIN - Casado (chicken in salsa, rice and black beans)
MAIN - Ceviche
(a seafood dish typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices)
MAIN - Mango and avocado salsa
MAIN - Picadillo (a fragrant stew)
DESSERT - Cooked sweet plantains
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Private cooking class with your host Melissa
- Gratuities
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Home cooked meal (lunch or dinner)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
- Notes: Melissa can offer vegan and vegetarian meals on request.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your host Melissaat her home in La Flor neighborhood of Jaco. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Local supplier telephone number: +506 86641508 Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your host Melissa at +506 86641508, or by email at [email protected] Address: Residencial La Flor, Casa 28, Jaco, Costa Rica - 61101 Meeting Instructions: Meet Melissa at her home. Here is a Google maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/QXmqE2UHgrS2 (right before Croc's Hotel). Notes: 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!
