Viña del Mar Cooking Class: Ceviche & Leche Asada with Local

Valparaiso Region, Chile



Discover Viña del Mar through a hands-on cooking class with a local host in Chile’s coastal city. This 3-hour experience blends local drinks, savory Chilean bites & dessert into a relaxed social class

Experience a 3-hour hands-on Chilean cooking class with a local host in Viña del Mar, ideal for food enthusiasts interested in coastal cuisine.

Highlights

  • Cook and eat with a local host in Viña del Mar
  • Small-group, relaxed, social experience
  • Start with pisco sour or a non-alcoholic fruit punch
  • Learn both savory and sweet Chilean classics in one class
  • Finish with chirimoya alegre and leche asada desserts

Description

Join your local host in Viña del Mar for a relaxed 3-hour cooking class focused on coastal Chilean flavors. Begin with a pisco sour for adults or a non-alcoholic fruit punch, then prepare savory dishes including camarones al pil pil (shrimp in a garlicky sauce), mini sopaipillas with pebre, ceviche, and garlic bread. The class finishes with traditional desserts: chirimoya alegre and leche asada.

Your host provides step-by-step guidance and cultural background for each recipe, allowing time to enjoy the food with the group. The menu may slightly vary based on seasonal availability.

Sample Menu

  • Pisco Sour
  • Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch
  • Camarones al pil pil (Shrimp in a garlicky sauce)
  • Mini Sopaipillas (small fried bites)
  • Ceviche (fresh citrus-marinated coastal dish)
  • Garlic Bread
  • Chirimoya Alegre (refreshing cherimoya dessert)
  • Leche Asada (classic baked milk dessert)

What Makes This Activity Unique?

This class centers on a full coastal Chilean table, offering hands-on preparation and tasting of a variety of savory and sweet dishes. The local host shares stories about daily food rituals in Viña del Mar, making the experience both educational and immersive.

Includes

  • Guided cooking class with a local host
  • Hands-on preparation of several Chilean dishes
  • All meals prepared during the class
  • Bottled water and local drinks included
  • Cultural explanations for each recipe
  • Small-group experience

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions before the tour
  • Exact meeting point and start time will be confirmed after booking via WhatsApp or email
  • Participants under 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable clothing and bring a notebook if you wish to record recipes. Morning or early afternoon sessions are recommended to enjoy fresh ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn to prepare coastal Chilean dishes including camarones al pil pil, mini sopaipillas with pebre, ceviche, garlic bread, and traditional desserts like chirimoya alegre and leche asada.
The class takes place in Viña del Mar, a coastal city in Chile known for its fresh seafood and local culinary traditions.
The cooking class lasts approximately 3 hours.
The class is suitable for food enthusiasts interested in Chilean coastal cuisine and is open to adults and groups of varying cooking skill levels.
The main focus is on seafood and traditional dishes; while some menu items may be adaptable, check with the provider in advance for vegetarian options.
Yes, after cooking, you can enjoy the meal with the group, including dishes like ceviche and leche asada.
Yes, the class is conducted in a way that accommodates non-Spanish speakers, often with English explanations from the local host.
The class is available year-round; check the website for current schedules and availability.
You will start with a pisco sour for adults or a non-alcoholic fruit punch before beginning the cooking session.
Classes are small-group to ensure personalized instruction, typically accommodating a limited number of participants.

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