In Peru, Peruvian gastronomy is experiencing a moment of worldwide recognition, and the Cala restaurant occupies a prominent place in the local culinary panorama.
In this charming restaurant, which enjoys a privileged location next to the Pacific Ocean, you will have the opportunity to discover the culinary delights that Peru has to offer. You will learn how to prepare the famous Pisco Sour and our renowned ceviche. Then, you can delight in an exquisite gourmet lunch facing the sea. This experience includes a visit to a traditional market where you will learn about the natural ingredients and products that have made Peruvian cuisine famous.
Tour duration: Approximately 3 ½ hours, departure times at 11:00 am
This exciting tour gives you the opportunity to explore the best of Peruvian cuisine and fully immerse yourself in it.
Pick up at your Hotel: Start the day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Our transportation and guide team will pick you up between 9:15 am and 9:45 am It is essential to be in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes in advance to avoid delays. The exact pickup time will be coordinated in advance via email or phone.
Peruvian Market: Our exciting gastronomic adventure begins in a typical “Peruvian market.” Here you can marvel at the wide variety of Peruvian products and unique fruits, such as cherimoya, lucuma, aguaymanto and pacay. In addition, you will be surprised by the diversity of fruits that our sea offers us, considered one of the richest in the world.
Cooking Classes: Then, we will go to the exclusive restaurant “La Rosa Náutica”, where you will learn how to prepare the emblematic drink of Peru, the famous “Pisco Sour”, and the delicious and unmatched “Ceviche”.
Lunch: After the cooking classes, you will have the pleasure of enjoying an exquisite lunch that will include the most representative dishes of Peruvian gastronomy.
Note: Reservations are accepted only up to 24 hours before the service.
This gastronomic tour will take you to explore the flavors and products that make Peruvian food famous around the world. It will be a culinary experience that you will not forget.
Listen to your guide’s comments about the great importance of local markets to the Peruvian population today. You’ll have a little extra time to help local producers by doing some shopping of your own.
Next, head to a local restaurant where your guide will talk to you about various points of interest as you pass by. In the restaurant’s professional kitchen, you’ll take part in a hands-on cooking class taught by an expert instructor. Learn about the history and preparation of Peruvian dishes while you cook them.
Create traditional Peruvian dishes from scratch such as lomo saltado (grilled), ceviche (fresh fish marinated in citrus and a variety of local ingredients), causa limeña (potato dish), and pisco (national cocktail of Peru made with distilled spirits, egg whites and fresh citrus juice).
Once you’ve finished preparing everything, sit back and enjoy food and a cocktail with your new friends. The tour ends when you are taken back to your hotel or the port around 2:00 p.m.
First Level Culinary Experiences in Peru
Discover an exceptional culinary experience in Peru, starting with dinner at Lima’s most notable restaurants, an opportunity not to be missed. And, with a wide range of high-quality restaurants in Peru’s coastal capital, you have a genuine reason to extend your stay. Reserve a table in advance at restaurants listed in the top 10 of the Best Restaurants in the World, such as Central or Maido .
Explore local cuisine with a food tasting tour in Lima or Cusco. Wander through bustling local markets, packed with superfoods like quinoa and kiwicha , discover little culinary treasures hidden within the walls, and sample local favorites like chicha, made with purple corn, and exotic fruits from the Amazon.
Learn the secrets of Peruvian cuisine from culinary experts. Our ” Chef’s Table” with a local celebrity chef is the ultimate experience for food lovers who want to see the professionals in action. You can also be invited to the home of an expert chef to learn how to prepare your own fresh ceviche. Or, if you prefer, take part in a masterclass in Cusco that will immerse you in the culinary history of Peru, allowing you to create your own culinary classics.
Live the experience of traditional Andean cuisine by visiting an organic farm in the Sacred Valley, where you can witness the preparation of traditional Pachamanca, cooked underground and with hot stones, accompanied by the national drink, pisco, or a craft beer.
All of these culinary experiences can be enjoyed as part of our private tailor-made tour of Peru.