Cartagena Cooking Class with Local Chef (Small Group Experience)

Stop at: Lunático Cooking Studio
Details: Looking for more than just a cooking class? Step into a beautiful, intimate kitchen in Cartagena and experience Colombian cuisine the way locals truly live it. This small-group experience ensures a more personal and interactive atmosphere from the very beginning. Guided by a passionate local chef, you'll prepare traditional Colombian dishes from scratch—chopping, cooking, plating, and finally enjoying everything together. This is a fully hands-on class, where you actively participate throughout the entire experience. Along the way, you'll discover the stories, ingredients, and techniques behind each recipe. This is not a formal or technical class. It's a warm, engaging experience where you cook, laugh, and connect with other travelers in a natural way. With over 400 five-star reviews, it's one of Cartagena's most loved culinary experiences—perfect for couples, friends, and food lovers looking for something authentic and memorable.
— Menu 1
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Menu 1 - Mote de queso
Dish details: White soup made of yam and local cheese.

— Menu 2
Course: MAIN
Dish name: Menu 1 - Posta negra cartagenera (Black Topside beef)
Dish details: Served with coconut rice, plantains in temptation and avocado ají.

— Menu 3
Course: DESSERT
Dish name: Menu 1 -Tree tomato in syrup.

— Menu 4
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Menu 2 - Carimañolas (Cheese, Crab, Meat)
Dish details: Traditional Colombianfried cassava dough rolls, stuffed with either meat, cheese or crab

— Menu 5
Course: MAIN
Dish name: Menu 2 - Red Snapper with Coconut Milk Sauce
Dish details: Served with coconut rice and patacones

— Menu 6
Course: DESSERT
Dish name: Menu 2 - Enyucado
Dish details: A traditional Colombia dessert made from grated cassava, coconut, sugar, and cheese, baked until firm and sweet.