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Cook three seasonal Puerto Rican dishes in a 1912 San Germán home with a Johnson & Wales-trained chef. This private, hands-on class pairs technique with local history and ends with a shared meal and sangria.
Cook three seasonal Puerto Rican dishes in a 1912 San Germán home with a Johnson & Wales-trained chef. This private, hands-on class pairs technique with local history and ends with a shared meal and sangria.
Step across a narrow wooden threshold and the past clears its throat: varnished floors, hand-painted Art Nouveau stencils on 1912 paneling, and the faint green of basil reaching toward the sunlit terrace. Tony, a Johnson & Wales-trained chef born in San Juan, greets guests with a carafe of sangria and a short tour of the house’s original artwork before inviting you into the kitchen where Puerto Rican staples meet modern technique.
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Operated by Traveling Spoon · San Germán, Puerto Rico
Step across a narrow wooden threshold and the past clears its throat: varnished floors, hand-painted Art Nouveau stencils on 1912 paneling, and the faint green of basil reaching toward the sunlit terrace. Tony, a Johnson & Wales-trained chef born in San Juan, greets guests with a carafe of sangria and a short tour of the house’s original artwork before inviting you into the kitchen where Puerto Rican staples meet modern technique.
San Germán is among Puerto Rico’s oldest municipalities, its compact colonial grid and stone churches reflecting 16th- and 17th-century Spanish influence. Local markets nearby supply plantains, guava and chayote—ingredients that shape the island’s culinary identity. The class focuses on three seasonal dishes sourced from Tony’s garden or the market: fritters with guava sauce, a traditional stew or escabeche, and arroz con frijoles, finished with a simple candied papaya dessert.
The three-hour, hands-on session balances instruction and conversation: expect demonstrations of sofrito, knife work, and regional seasoning, followed by a communal meal on the terrace when weather allows. Vegetarian options are available and no prior experience is required.
Practical tips: notify dietary restrictions when booking, arrive ready to stand and move around a compact kitchen, and leave room for market browsing in San Germán’s historic center after the meal. The private format makes this a focused cultural exchange—part museum visit, part cooking lab—best suited to travelers who want both storytelling and technique in an intimate setting.
easy.
3 hours.
Able to stand and move around a kitchen for up to three hours; light mobility required
Yes—this listing is for a private, 3-hour class held at the host’s historic home; bookings are confirmed manually.
Yes. The host offers vegetarian options and can adjust dishes for common allergies if informed at booking.
The host speaks English and Spanish; specify language preference when booking to ensure the best experience.
Full refunds are issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time; later cancellations are not refundable.
San Germán ranks among Puerto Rico’s oldest towns with Spanish colonial streets and several preserved buildings dating to the 17th–19th centuries; private homes often retain original decorative stenciling and woodwork.
The host sources produce from his garden and local markets—supporting small-scale agriculture—and guests are asked to minimize waste and respect private property in the historic district.
Traveling Spoon operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Step across a narrow wooden threshold and the past clears its throat: varnished floors, hand-painted Art Nouveau stencils on 1912 paneling, and the faint green of basil reaching toward the sunlit terrace. Tony, a Johnson & Wales-trained chef born in San Juan, greets guests with a carafe of sangria and a short tour of the house’s original artwork before inviting you into the kitchen where Puerto Rican staples meet modern technique.
Step across a narrow wooden threshold and the past clears its throat: varnished floors, hand-painted Art Nouveau stencils on 1912 paneling, and the faint green of basil reaching toward the sunlit terrace. Tony, a Johnson & Wales-trained chef born in San Juan, greets guests with a carafe of sangria and a short tour of the house’s original artwork before inviting you into the kitchen where Puerto Rican staples meet modern technique.
San Germán is among Puerto Rico’s oldest municipalities, its compact colonial grid and stone churches reflecting 16th- and 17th-century Spanish influence. Local markets nearby supply plantains, guava and chayote—ingredients that shape the island’s culinary identity. The class focuses on three seasonal dishes sourced from Tony’s garden or the market: fritters with guava sauce, a traditional stew or escabeche, and arroz con frijoles, finished with a simple candied papaya dessert.
The three-hour, hands-on session balances instruction and conversation: expect demonstrations of sofrito, knife work, and regional seasoning, followed by a communal meal on the terrace when weather allows. Vegetarian options are available and no prior experience is required.
Practical tips: notify dietary restrictions when booking, arrive ready to stand and move around a compact kitchen, and leave room for market browsing in San Germán’s historic center after the meal. The private format makes this a focused cultural exchange—part museum visit, part cooking lab—best suited to travelers who want both storytelling and technique in an intimate setting.