Would you like to get to know the Ecuadorian cuisine while visiting? This half day tour takes you to the local food market in the historical centre and to a very cosy restaurant close to the Basilica where you will prepare your traditional Ecuadorian dishes. The Ecuadorian chef goes to the market with you and explains you about the endemic fruits and vegetables. You will be given a chef’s hat, an apron and a mini recipe book with 3 dishes you will be cooking. These recipes that you will cook are traditional Ecuadorian dishes: Locro Quiteño, Encocado and a Chocolate soup. These three recipes were chosen because the ingredients used can be found all over the world. Therefore, you will be able to cook it once again in your own country for your family and friends.
Pickup included
This half day tour takes you to the local food market in the historical centre and to a very cosy restaurant where you will prepare your traditional Ecuadorian dishes. The chef goes to the market with you and explains you about the endemic fruits and vegetables. Before the cooking class begins, you will be given a chef’s hat, an apron and a mini recipe book with 3 dishes you will be cooking. These recipes that you will cook are traditional Ecuadorian dishes: Locro Quiteño, Encocado and a Chocolate soup. The cooking class usually starts around 11:30 AM, but since it is a private tour you can send us an email if you would like to change the time. You can also integrate this tour in a Quito city tour.
Ecuadorian Potato Soup (Locro de Papa) with avocado and cheese.
Fish & Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Encocado) with fried plantains.
Chocolate soup with fruit tasting
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Private transportation from and to your hotel in the Quito Urban Zone.
Contact: Rebecca Adventure Travel office is based in Quito, Ecuador (Time zone: UTC -05.00). Please note that between office hours you can call our office phone (+593-26007590). You can reach us on the emergency phone (+593-980051675) 24/7 for EMERGENCIES, please don’t call us for availabilities or general questions on this number. Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-17:00 and Saturday 9:00-17.30 Voucher: Please note you receive from the operator an updated travel voucher based on your travel details, flights and availabilities. You will receive this updated travel voucher in general 2 weeks before departure via the Viator chat. If you haven’t received this please send us a message. Your standard Viator voucher is NOT your personal travel voucher and CAN’T be used during your trip.