Overview
Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience in his home kitchen! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will teach you to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, dishes you can replicate in your own kitchen at home.
Enjoy the meal together in Manu's home, a small and simple but typical home in central Puerto Vallarta. Manu knows his city well so feel free to ask him for his recommendations for the best places in town to get amazing street food such as tacos al pastor and churros.
Manu is experienced in catering to all types of tastes, allergies, and dietary restrictions. Upon booking, please be sure to let him know your preferences, if you have any.
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- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Private cooking class with your host Manu
Local host
Gratuities
Local beer
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet Manuel at his home in Otilo Montaño. The above is a generic location.
Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.
Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Host name: Manuel Zuloaga
Phone: +52 1 322 138 6771
Host email: adobocuisine@gmail.com
Address: Otilo Montaño 108, Primavera de Vallarta, Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - 48313
Meeting location: Meet your host Manuel at his home in Otilo Montaño 108. Here is a Google Maps link to Manuel’s home: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DMTzpwnaDUxp4T9T8?g_st=i
Please call Manu for exact directions to his home - Phone: +52 1 322 138 6771
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food.
Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
What to expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Manu in his home kitchen to learn how to prepare an authentic Mexican meal together.
During your Puerto Vallarta cooking lesson in your host's simple home, you can expect to learn how to make dishes such as mahi mahi ceviche, shrimp sopes or smoked marlin tacos, and flamed plantains; all with traditional techniques and ingredients. You can expect to cook for about an hour before sitting down to share the meal together.
Manu's style of cooking is rooted in authentic Mexican cuisine, but includes influence from Asia and the Mediterranean.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit a local home to meet a local chef and share culture and cuisine together.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Authentic Mexican Cooking Class with a Local Chef Manuel
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Please meet Manuel at his home in Otilo Montaño. The above is a generic location.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Private cooking class with your host Manu
- Local host
- Gratuities
- Local beer
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
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