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Below: Making Pescado Pibil en Hoja de Platano/Banana Leaf-wrapped Fish Yucatan-Style

 
  • Prepare artisanal salsas

  • Work with chiles

  • Make adobados, Mexico's famous marinades

  • Cook Frijoles de Olla (Mexican Claypot Beans)

  • Advanced classes include Mole, Chiles en Nogada, Flan, Tres Leche Cake, making tamales (see photo below)

OPTIONS & EXTRAS:

Prices start at $135/person including all ingredients, minimum 1200. We can help you secure a professional kitchen (additional cost applies) or host your class at your home or office if space and equipment allow.

COOKING CLASS curricula 

  • 1. SALSAS & STREET FOOD

    Learn to make cooked and fresh salsas, handmade tortillas, Sopes, Guacamole and finish with a light meal of Mexican street food favorites. 1.5-2 hours. 

    2. ADOBADOS & CHORIZO

    Making an adobado is the basis for seasoning your favorite taco fillings, marinating meat and fish: Carne Asada and Pollo Adobado (Chicken in Adobo Marinade). With a twist, the same technique results in Chorizo, Mexican sausage. Your lesson ends with a dinner of Carne Asada, Pollo Adobado, and/or Chorizo con Papas (with potatoes). Dinner will be served with Rancho Gordo Frijole de Olla (Mexican Claypot Beans), handmade tortillas, salad, and dessert.

    EXTENDED LESSON (1 & 2) 3.5-5 hours. $175+ / Person

    3. TAMALES

  • Start with freshly-milled masa and learn to make tamales. Choose chicken or vegetarian filling.

  • 4. PLATOS FUERTES

    Choose between Chiles Rellenos, Pollo o Pescado Pibil en Hoja de Platano/Banana Leaf-wrapped Chicken or Fish Yucatan-Style, Albondigas/Mexican Meatballs (see photos below), Tinga de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Fricasse), Dinner will be served with Frijole de Olla (Mexican Claypot Beans), handmade tortillas, salad, and dessert.

    **Pricing varies with guest count and final menu.

Classes are always custom-designed, based on the skill level of the group and personal tastes and preferences.