
Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation)
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 52 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation) worth booking?
Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation) is a 5-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $100 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 52 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (52)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $100 per person
For last minute reservations you can contact us in our website. Enjoy a morning or afternoon tour of a bustling local market, followed by preparing and eating a delicious three-course menu in the outdoor garden kitchen o
What you get
About this experience
For last minute reservations you can contact us in our website. Enjoy a morning or afternoon tour of a bustling local market, followed by preparing and eating a delicious three-course menu in the outdoor garden kitchen of a former Michelin star chef. You’ll also learn how to make a pisco sour cocktail and finish your experience with a seasonal fruit platter. Your experience will be full of laughter, sensational food and great memories of a time you cooked traditional Peruvian food.
What's included
Included
- Explore a local market with Chef Hector
- Prepare and cook a 5 course menu
- All transportation included inside our pick up area
- Pisco sour cocktail class and Fruit Tasting
- E-recipe book
- Private class with Chef Hector Aguilar Valle
- Taught by a former Michelin star chef
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Lima
Please Meet us at our location 15 minutes prior our start time.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Please Meet us at our location 15 minutes prior our start time.
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Peruvian Cooking Classes
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Any request can be catered if informed prior our class and subject availability
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 52 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
52 verified traveler reviews for Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The cooking class with Hector was one of our highlights of our time in Lima.
We enjoyed a really informative tour of the local market and then an excellent cooking class with Hector. He made it all look and taste incredibly delicious and gave me options to enable me to replicate at home using Australian ingredients. The cooking class with Hector was one of our highlights of our time in Lima.
via Tripadvisor
Market & Culinary History Cooking Peru
Chef Hector's amazing cooking class had so much information, history, food and fun - it was blast! We started with great communication by his team as current issues in the country had some menu items unavailable - but they offered alternatives that worked for us. We had the transportation to the market where Chef picked up the fresh fish and explained the evolution of Peruvian cuisine. After a walk thru the market, we went to his kitchen and made amazing food! Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, and Yellow Chili Paste along with sampling what seemed like a dozen local Peruvian fruits. We were a small group of 10 people and it was a great time. Also, the Pisco sours were delicious too!
via Tripadvisor
Great food, great fun, informative experience.
We had an amazing time with Hector, first learning all about Peruvian cuisine at the market and getting tips on how and where to buy our ingredients. Then we had our class on a beautiful rooftop overlooking an ancient ruin. We prepared a variety of delicious dishes and enjoyed great company. I look forward to rebooking this experience when visitors come to Lima.
via Tripadvisor
Ton of delicious fresh food produced, easy to follow recipes to add peruvian dish to everyday cooking at home.
Chef Ricardo delivered top cooking class following very informative local market visit. Heaps of delicious fresh food produced in an informal and easy to follow manner. Nothing too much trouble for Ricardo. Our 10 year old was immersed in the activity as well. 100% recommend.
via Tripadvisor
An excellent experience with the world-class chefs who are passionate about every aspect of their art!
We were picked up from the hotel to meet Chef Hector, who took us to the local market to buy ingredients for the cooking class. Walking through the busy market, we were immersed in the seemingly endless variety of local produce from the sea and the land. The walkthrough was accompanied by a superb presentation by Hector, the former creative chief at Maido, the #5 restaurant in the world in 2024! The actual class was held by Chef Ricardo, who hosted us at an open-air rooftop kitchen with a direct view of one of Lima's most fascinating archeological sites, the pre-Incas ceremonial place, La Huaca Pucllana. The class was top-notch, while done in the most casual style, just like at a long-time friend's kitchen. I will add that we cancelled our evening reservation at one of the most popular restaurants in Lima because it would have been too overwhelming. Thank you, Hector, Ricardo and Cheche!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $900
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 18
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.
How much does Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation) cost?
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Prices start at $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation) take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Lima is not rushed.
Is Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 52 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation)?
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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 Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation)?
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Around 18 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 Lima 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 Lima and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Cooking + Market with Maido's Former Creative Chef (+trasportation) 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 Lima 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 Lima?
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On Outty we rank every Lima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast, Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour, Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima. 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 Lima?
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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 Lima?
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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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