Colombia · COOKING CLASSES IN CARTAGENA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 cooking classes in Cartagena worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cook Colombian Caribbean dishes with local chefs in Cartagena, then share your meal and wine in a friendly small-group class.
“Daniel and Aude were fantastic to work with, and everything was delicious and manageable to make. As a vegetarian, they were accommodating and super helpful in adapting the recipes. Great experience!”
Cook five Colombian dishes with chefs Astrid and Dana in Cartagena’s Old City, then sit down to enjoy your hands-on meal.
“An enjoyable hands on cookery class with Astrid and Lana, followed by a delicious meal. Recipes were shared electronically at the end of the class. Very welcoming and good value.”
Cook four Colombian courses with local chefs in Cartagena, then enjoy your meal in a small, clean kitchen setting for $98.
“Alvaro and his team were wonderful! We learned so much about Colombian cuisine and had fun as a family. The kitchen was clean, the lesson organized and the menu DELICIOUS! They were able to accommodate our dietary needs. We were thrilled!”
Shop Cartagena’s Bazurto Market, taste local snacks, and cook a Caribbean meal with a welcoming family for an intimate half-day tour.
“This was the best experience I had in Cartagena. My husband and I just got back last night and we are still talking about this tour. Before booking I read all the reviews on Viator and Trip Advisor. They deserve (and am pretty sure they received) 5 stars across the board. Angel, his wife Maria and his daughter Maria Angelica were so welcoming and wonderful. Angel and Maria Angelica were our guides in the Bazurto Market and made sure to keep us safe, informed and fed! We stopped to enjoy some breakfast, delicious fresh juices and even some fresh fruit. All while buying ingredients for our lunch. After the market…”
Explore Cartagena’s Bazurto Market, taste exotic Colombian fruit, and cook a generous lunch in this intimate five-hour class.
“I researched booking classes with several different companies, but Cartagena Cooking School was the only company that didn't charge extra for being a solo traveler. I very much appreciate that. It's holy week, so it was incredibly busy at the market, but the guides were knowledgeable about not just the market, but Cartagena in general. I would not want to try to navigate the market without a guide. It's crowded and it would be very easy to get lost. I wound up being the only person booked for the day, so I actually got a private tour. We started with the market tour, then we went back to the cooking…”
Shop Cartagena’s local market, cook Caribbean dishes in a beach cabin, and share lunch with a Colombian family on this private 5.5-hour tour.
“The best thing we did in Cartagena. The market was interesting and our guide was very helpful even stopped to buy our bottles of beer for us so that we wouldn't pay too much. The lunch was great and have even made some of the things we helped prepare once we got back home.”
Cook 10 Colombian dishes in a Cartagena home with Jose and Marina, bottomless cocktails, a small group, and a shared feast.
“Wonderful experience with great food. Very fun. Learned a lot about Colombian food. Would highly recommend”
Cook Colombian classics with a local mom in Cartagena, visit a neighborhood shop, and share a four-hour meal in a family home.
“Girlfriend and I had an amazing experience. Would highly recommend. Maria and Nerci were so fun. When we left we felt very wholesome about the experience. The process was what you’d expect, preparing the food, cooking the food, etc…At the end, we ate and the food was delicious. It felt like family hanging out with them. The driver, Edwin, was also such a nice guy. 10/10!”
Explore Cartagena’s Bazurto Market, shop for seafood, and cook Caribbean Colombian dishes in a local home with lunch included.
“Sounded better than it was. A basic walk through the market, then back to a private home to watch the husband/wife team cook up the ingredients purchased for lunch. Not much to learn in terms of cooking techniques but very pleasant conversation with a local couple. I was looking for a bit more for the relatively high cost charged for this event.”
Learn to make Cartagena’s 400-year-old Palenquero pastel with local hosts, hotel pickup, lunch, cultural stories, and vegan options.
“Marcy, Orika, Yolina, and Dilia gave me an experience I will always remember. I really enjoyed myself. Not only did I learn how to make and eat a pastel (meat, rice, vegetables, and a lot of spices wrapped in leaves) how the Palenquero people (escaped slaves who created a culture and community where no one could find them), but I also enjoyed learning the history of their people. They were great fun to spend time with. They have received awards for their food. And it was great.”
Review of Cartagena’s private Caribbean cooking class, with local dishes, hotel pickup, dietary options, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Now I want start off saying that the picture was misleading, The food that they really cook is on a whole different booking. I just came back on here to read what I bought and they didn’t give me what I paid for. The food that you do make is very basic and in their country probably only cost about $30. You can’t find half of the seasonings in the United States and one of them you have to grill, how many people do you know that does have a grill handy? It honestly was a waste of my day, I wasn’t impressed and a waste of my money. Other…”
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