Overview
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
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuities
Private cooking class with your host Lorenza
All fees and/or taxes
Homecooked Oaxacan meal
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Host Name: Lorenza Taboada
Host Phone: +52 9511 984 255
Host Email: foodieloversoaxaca@gmail.com
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.
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Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com 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!
What to expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. After Carlos picks you up from your hotel, you will meet Lorenza in her rural farmhouse for your cooking class. You will be welcomed with a glass of fresh fruit water, coffee or tea.
After that, you will either watch a cheese demonstration on how local cheese is prepared or visit Lorenza´s garden, where she grows all the vegetables that she uses in her class. After which your cooking class begins, Lorenza will explain the menu for the day and the dishes you will be cooking together.
Together you will cook an appetizer, soup, main dish and dessert. After your cooking class, sit down at the table and enjoy the food you helped cook.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Alcohol and return transportation is included in the cost of the experience - please include your hotel details while booking the experience
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Traditional Oaxacan Cooking Class with a Grandmother
Can I cancel Traditional Oaxacan Cooking Class with a Grandmother for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuities
- Private cooking class with your host Lorenza
- Homecooked Oaxacan meal
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
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