Learn to make Peru’s classic ceviche and an authentic Pisco Sour in a two-hour, hands-on lesson in Miraflores. Taught by an award-winning chef near Huaca Pucllana, the class blends technique, local history, and tasting.
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Stand on Calle General Borgoño and you can almost taste the Pacific air—bright, salty and quick enough to wake the citrus in a ceviche. Inside a compact Miraflores kitchen, knives click into rhythm, limes are zested, and an award-winning chef guides you through the precise choreography that turns raw fish, acid, and heat into Peru’s signature dish.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion; you should be comfortable standing for short periods and doing light chopping.
Wildlife
History
Ceviche traces coastal practices of using acid to cook fish; pisco developed during colonial times from Spanish grape varieties and became central to Peruvian cocktail culture.
Conservation
Buy fish that’s been caught that morning and ask vendors about species and seasonality to reduce pressure on overfished stocks; the chef emphasizes responsible sourcing.
Reserve your spot on the Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring dietary notes in advance
Email dietary restrictions before the class so the chef can prepare alternatives (e.g., vegetarian ceviche options).
Arrive hungry and on time
The class is hands-on and timeboxed to two hours—late arrivals may miss key techniques and tasting.
Ask about fish sourcing
Learn which markets the chef recommends and when to buy for peak freshness—morning fish markets are best.
Wear closed-toe shoes
You’ll be standing and moving around a hot kitchen for the full session—comfortable, closed-toe footwear is advised.
Notebook & pen
Take notes on recipes, timings, and flavor adjustments you’ll want to remember.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated in the kitchen keeps focus steady during hands-on prep.
Camera or phone
Capture plating techniques and ingredient labels to recreate dishes at home.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
You’ll be on your feet working at counters for two hours—stable shoes help.