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Mexico City Cooking Class with Chef and Market Tour

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  • 4 Hours
  • Easy

Authentic Mexican Cooking Class with a Michelin-Trained Chef

Join us for a warm and intimate culinary experience in Mexico City with a renowned Mexican chef who has worked at a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant in France.

Traditional food market at Colonia Roma

This unique tour begins with a guided visit to the bustling Mercado de Medellín at Colonia Roma, where you’ll taste authentic Mexican flavors—artisanal cheeses, tropical fruits, and traditional sweets. The chef will personally select the freshest ingredients while sharing stories about their cultural significance and culinary uses.

Mexican cooking class

After exploring the market, you’ll be welcomed into the chef’s own home, where the cooking class takes place. The atmosphere is cozy and personal, making you feel as if you’re at a friend’s house, cooking together in their kitchen. You’ll learn how to prepare classic Mexican dishes, from traditional salsas to delicious main courses, all with the guidance of a top chef.

Options:

– Pastor Tacos and Salsas

– Ceviche and Gobernador Tacos (shrimp tacos)

– Mole and Carlota pie dessert.

– Handmade Quesadillas and salsas.

At the end of the class, you’ll sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by traditional Mexican beverages like mezcal or refreshing aguas frescas.

Tour highlights

Highlights of the Cooking Experience Tour:

  1. Exclusive Chef Guidance: Learn from a renowned Mexican chef with experience at a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant in France.
  2. Market Exploration: Begin your journey with a guided visit to Mercado de Medellín, known for its vibrant atmosphere and authentic Mexican flavors.Tasting Tour: Sample artisanal cheeses, tropical fruits, and traditional sweets.
    Ingredient Selection: Watch as the chef selects the freshest ingredients, sharing stories about their cultural significance and culinary uses.
  3. Cozy Cooking Class: Step into the chef’s personal home for a hands-on cooking experience in an intimate and welcoming setting.Traditional Recipes: Learn to prepare classic Mexican dishes, including salsas and flavorful main courses.
    Personalized Attention: Enjoy a small-group setting for a tailored and engaging experience.
  4. Delicious Meal: Sit down to savor the dishes you’ve prepared, paired with authentic Mexican beverages such as mezcal or refreshing aguas frescas.
  5. Cultural Immersion: Gain insights into Mexican culinary traditions and connect with the chef in a warm, friendly environment.

This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, hands-on learning, and culinary delight.

Price Includes

  • Guided tour of Mercado de Medellín
  • Food tastings at the market (artisanal cheeses, fruits, sweets).
  • Hands-on cooking class with a top Mexican chef.
  • All ingredients for the cooking class.
  • Meal with dishes prepared during the class.
  • Traditional Mexican beverages (mezcal or aguas frescas).
  • Recipes to take home.

Price Excludes

  • Transportation to and from the meeting point.
  • Gratuities (optional).

What do I need to bring?

  • Dress warmly and bring jackets, as the early morning can be quite chilly.

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    FAQ

    What does the Mexico City cooking class and market tour include?

    The experience includes a guided tour of Mercado de Medellín with food tastings (artisanal cheeses, tropical fruits, and traditional sweets), a hands-on cooking class in the chef’s home, all ingredients, the meal you prepare, traditional Mexican beverages like mezcal or aguas frescas, and recipes to take home.

    Who leads the cooking class?

    The class is led by a renowned Mexican chef who has worked at a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant in France, offering an authentic yet high-end culinary experience.

    Which traditional Mexican dishes will I learn to cook?

    You can choose from options such as pastor tacos and salsas; ceviche and gobernador (shrimp) tacos; mole with Carlota pie dessert; or handmade quesadillas and salsas — all classic dishes rooted in Mexican gastronomy.

    Where does the market tour take place?

    The tour begins at Mercado de Medellín in Colonia Roma, one of Mexico City’s most vibrant traditional food markets, where the chef selects fresh ingredients and shares their cultural significance.

    Is this a good authentic food experience for travelers visiting Mexico City?

    Yes. The cooking class takes place in the chef’s own home for an intimate, friend’s-kitchen atmosphere, blending cultural immersion, hands-on learning, and a shared meal — an authentic alternative to standard tourist activities.

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