PRIVATE Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta in Chef Manu's Home

5.0(96)2 hFree cancellationBy Traveling Spoon

About this activity

Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience in his home kitchen! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will teach you to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, dishes you can replicate in your own kitchen at home. Enjoy the meal together in Manu's home, a small and simple but typical home in central Puerto Vallarta. Manu knows his city well so feel free to ask him for his recommendations for the best places in town to get amazing street food such as tacos al pastor and churros. Manu is experienced in catering to all types of tastes, allergies, and dietary restrictions. Upon booking, please be sure to let him know your preferences, if you have any.

What's included

✓Home-cooked Mexican meal prepared by a chef
✓Hands-on Mexican cooking class in a Puerto Vallarta home
✓Local beer or white wine

Meeting and pickup

Please meet Manuel at his home in Otilo Montaño. Please check the 'Before you go' section in your ticket for the exact address and Google Maps link to the meeting location. The above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Manu is happy to prepare a vegetarian menu upon request. Please let him know about any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance when booking your Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta.
Manu shares his home with a small, friendly lapdog. If you prefer not to be around pets, simply let him know and he will keep the dog in another room during your experience.
This experience combines a hands-on cooking class and shared meal, and takes place in a real Puerto Vallarta home, offering an authentic cultural and culinary experience.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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