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Playa del Carmen Private Cooking Class by local Chef

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Trip Highlights

Personalized Mexican Food Cooking Adventure
Guided by a Passionate Local Chef
Create Lasting Memories with Loved Ones

Description

Perfect for team building or family vacations! Bond over flavour. Your private, personalized cooking class in Playa del Carmen. -Learn traditional recipes and techniques from a local expert. -Discover the secrets of Mexican cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting. -Create a unique and unforgettable experience for your group.

Itinerary

1
Begin your culinary journey by meeting Chef Alma in Playa del Carmen.
2
Learn authentic recipes and traditional techniques.
3
Enjoy the meal you have created with your loved ones.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
At least 4 people
Price starts at
MX$2,400
Languages
English, Spanish
Meeting Point
Playa del Carmen
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Why take this tour?

Authentic. Private. Award-Winning. Welcome to Cookin' Playa

Discover why we maintain a yearly Badge of Excellence on Viator. Join Chef Alma Gonzalez at her private kitchen in Playa del Carmen for a cooking class that prioritizes the "homie" vibe of a real Mexican home.

  • Master the Classics: Learn to cook from scratch with seasonal, local ingredients.

  • Family Traditions: Discover Chef Alma’s private family recipes and techniques.

  • Tailored for You: A 100% private session perfect for bonding with loved ones.

  • The Final Feast: Enjoy the perfect mexican meal you helped create.

 

Select one of the following menus and get ready to learn how to cook up a Mexican Feast:

  • Grandma’s recipe: Mole
  • Flavors of Yucatán: Tamales
  • Taco Symphony: Street Style Tacos (chicken, pork or beef)
  • Mexico's Finest: Chiles Rellenos

Please note that on every class we make 2 salsas, 2 side dishes, and handmade tortillas.

 

Book your private cooking class today and experience the best of Mexican cuisine!

Included

  • All ingredients
  • Cooking class by Master Chef
  • 3 courses meal
  • Purified water

Excluded

  • Transportation
  • Gratuity

Frequently asked questions

Bring your enthusiasm and appetite!
No prior cooking experience is needed. Our chef will guide you through each step.
Please inform us in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate dietary needs.

Things to know

Booking Information

Classes are available from Monday to Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Where?

Meeting details will be provided on your confirmation email

Food preferences

We accommodate vegetarians, vegans and gluten free.

Rates

Prices vary depending on number of people; all rates are in MXN Pesos, learn about prices and availability on booking calendar

Flexibility

You can modify your reservation date yourself from the same booking under "Change booking," subject to availability

Free Cancellation

Receive a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours in advance

Recent Reviews

123 Verified reviews
Misty Almasi
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Misty Almasi

June 15, 2026

We had a great time, made the best margaritas, salsa, guacamole. The family is engaging and made it a wonderful evening.

Tonya Hamilton
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Tonya Hamilton

June 7, 2026

If you're having second thoughts about this trip (like my husband and I did), don’t stress! It's awesome and the meeting place is safe! Alma, the host opened her home to us and shared some of her family recipes. Her home is clean, and the food was delicious! I would 100% recommen…

George Bach
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George Bach

April 25, 2026

We had a great cooking class with Chef Alma! We ended up having the class all to ourselves which was even more special. Chef Alma was a very good teacher and everything we made was delicious and simple to replicate at home! Highly recommend !

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