Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup worth booking?
Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup is a 4-hour experience in Quito, Ecuador, from $80 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (9)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $80 per person
The cooking class begins: we offer you a chef's hat and an apron for preparing the 3 dishes you will cook; which they are typical Ecuadorian recipes: a « Locro Quiteño », an « Encocado » and a Chocolate Soup. These foods
What you get
- Professional cook
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cooking Lessons
- Lunch
- Fruit tasting
- All activities
About this experience
The cooking class begins: we offer you a chef's hat and an apron for preparing the 3 dishes you will cook; which they are typical Ecuadorian recipes: a « Locro Quiteño », an « Encocado » and a Chocolate Soup. These foods have been chosen specifically because the ingredients used can be found worldwide, so you will have the chance to cook these recipes in your own country. You are invited to participate and to become a Chef: you have the possibility to manipulate food, peel, cut, season, mix, beat... During the class, the Chef is accompanying and guiding you, he gives explanations and details about the history of each dish and its origin. After elaborating the 3 courses, you have the pleasure to taste what you own prepared with the Chef in a unique place: in the “patio” of a Colonial House.
What's included
Included
- Professional cook
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cooking Lessons
- Lunch
- Fruit tasting
- All activities
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop off
What you'll see and do
Mercado Central
One of the most important local food, fruit, and vegetable market of the city, where you stop at various affiliated stations along with the Chef. He will explain about all the products and culinary traditions. You buy together the ingredients for the cooking class. You can take pictures, taste some endemic fruits and also make your own purchases if desired. You return back to the restaurant by walking ( 3 blocks)
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private option - Market Incl.
Pickup included
Share option - Not Market incl
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Latin Adventures Cía Ltda
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderul experience!
Even though I have only been in Ecuador for a day & a half, I see this experience being a highlight of my time here. EVerything went as advertised, a very positive & wonderful experience from start to finish. Thank you!
via Tripadvisor
Great food
The food we prepared was great. The market trip was less than I had hoped for. I had hoped we’d try more things or at least have the chef tell us what we’d have back at the restaurant. I think that part needs some work. The restaurant we were at was wonderful. We were on the top floor and had it too ourselves with the kitchen.
via Tripadvisor
Incredible experience
This was an amazing experience! The market tour was really interesting and our guide explained so much a bout the culture and history as we went. For the cooking we made a request on the day to do ceviche and they were so accommodating, and we made THE BEST ceviche in the end! 10/10 would recommend. Our chef and guide was brilliant and so much fun, this was an unforgettable experience
via Tripadvisor
Great use of our time in Quito.
The only thing which kept me from rating this a 5, was that due to some apparent internal miscommunication in the restaurant, our pickup was almost an hour late. That notwithingstanding, the cooking class was spectacular. Carolina the chef met my wife and me at Mercado Central and gave a tour of local fresh food purveyors, then we walked to the retaurant and proceeded to prepare one of the best meals we had in Ecudaor. We made a potato soup(a very common dish there), a main which was chock full of fresh veggies and whitefish(seafood also very common in Ecuador), and then a fresh fruit(using locally harvested fruits which stateside we would consider exotics, e.g., tree tomato, passion fruit, and several others) in chocolate soup desert, using 65% cacao Ecuadoran chocolate. We do these anytime we travel internationally, and I whole heartedly recommend this one. P.S. We're having over back home in Texas in a couple of weeks to prepare this same meal for them!
via Tripadvisor
So fun, educational, and delicious!
This was such a fun and educational experience. It was so neat to walk around the Mercado while Josue explained how and why so many foods are used. He also talked about Quito history as we walked around downtown. Josue explained well how to prep and cook the food and shared good cooking tips. The food was fairly easy to make which is nice so that we can replicate it. The restaurant (ClaroOscuro) we prepped the food in and ate it in was beautiful. The food was absolutely delicious. Incredible experience all around.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $80 to $135
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Latin Adventures Cía Ltda, who run 20 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.9.
See everything Latin Adventures Cía Ltda runsWhy this scores 61
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Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quito.
How much does Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup cost?
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Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quito usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quito is not rushed.
Is Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Quito, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quito can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quito and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quito within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Quito?
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On Outty we rank every Quito experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotopaxi Volcano full day tour with all the entrances, every day, Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances, Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Quito?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Quito?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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