Cooking Class - Flavor Fiesta in Playa Del Carmen

Enhance your love of Mexican cuisine and culture while in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Explore local culture and learn authentic culinary techniques with a cooking class in Playa Del Carmen.

Chef Rafael leads these fun and engaging sessions while sharing tips and techniques for preparing and serving a fiesta of Mexican favorites.

You’ll start by preparing corn dough for homemade empanadas and making fillings using shrimp and chipotle mayo. Master the art of making slow-cooked barbacoa with beef, avocado leaves and dried chili peppers. Use slicing and mashing techniques to whip up guacamole that will be served with crunchy chips and fresh salsa. End the session on a sweet note by baking a guava cheesecake using fresh guava, cream and cream cheese.

If you’ve ever considered learning how to boost your cooking skills, secure a spot with a gourmet chef today.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

• Minimum Guests 2
• Maximum Guests 12
• Meal Courses 4
• Event Duration 3 hours
• Labels Beginner, Fun, Mexican

With a prestigious career spanning over thirty years, Chef Rafael fulfills his childhood dream each day, creating exciting menus and traveling the world to cook. The chef has launched resort restaurants and worked on cruise ships, showcased his talents at culinary festivals and crafted unforgettable meals for luxury retreats. Chef Rafael is well-versed in Mexican and Pacific Island cuisines among other specialties.