Cooking Class - Plant-Forward Mexican Fiesta

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Cooking Class Plant Forward Mexican Fiesta

Mex$ 2025 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Discover the abundance and versatility of Mexican produce guided by an expert in local cuisine.

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s rich vegetarian traditions with a produce-driven cooking class in Playa del Carmen.

In this hands-on lesson, Chef Jorge teaches vegetable preparation techniques and the art of balancing flavors and textures in vegetarian and vegan cooking. The chef even shares secrets for making perfect homemade churros with spiced chocolate dipping sauce.

You’ll explore the history of each dish from iconic street foods like esquites to rich, flavorful enchiladas de mole verde. The chef will show you how to utilize authentic Mexican ingredients in traditional recipes such as transforming king oyster mushrooms into carnitas-style tacos complete with handmade tortillas.

If you dream of enhancing your seaside getaway with the vibrant signature flavors of the Riviera Maya, book your class today!

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

Your Menu

Esquites (Mexican street corn salad)

With charred corn kernels, lime juice, chili powder, Cotija cheese (or plant-based alternative) and epazote

Enchiladas in Mole Verde Sauce

With corn tortillas, seasonal vegetables, pumpkin seed–tomatillo mole and Serrano chiles

Mushroom "Carnitas" Tacos

With king oyster mushrooms, orange juice, warm spices and handmade tortillas

Churros With Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce

With cinnamon-sugar and chili-spiced cinnamon chocolate sauce

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 6
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Fun, Latin, Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian

Meet your chef

Chef Jorge

7 reviews

Chef Jorge brings Michelin finesse and international intrigue to each world-class dining experience. After training in Mexico and Spain, Chef Jorge expanded his expertise in Slovenia before returning to Mexico where he develops innovative dining events for high-end clients. Chef Jorge’s deft understanding of diverse cuisines, expert technique and dedication to high service standards make his culinary experiences unforgettable.

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What You’ll Do

Discover the abundance and versatility of Mexican produce guided by an expert in local cuisine.

Your Menu

Esquites (Mexican street corn salad)

With charred corn kernels, lime juice, chili powder, Cotija cheese (or plant-based alternative) and epazote

Enchiladas in Mole Verde Sauce

With corn tortillas, seasonal vegetables, pumpkin seed–tomatillo mole and Serrano chiles

Mushroom "Carnitas" Tacos

With king oyster mushrooms, orange juice, warm spices and handmade tortillas

Churros With Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce

With cinnamon-sugar and chili-spiced cinnamon chocolate sauce

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 6
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Fun, Latin, Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian

Reviews

Reviews Chef Jorge received outside of Cozymeal

Natalie

18 Jun 2025

Jorge was the best!! Food was delicious and we love having his company in our house for the weekend!

Drew

17 Jun 2025

Jorge was awesome! The food was flavorful, fresh, healthy, and beautiful! He made our Honeymoon dinner a very memorable one. I wish he had his own restaurant so I could visit it regularly! Five Stars!

Michelle

14 Jun 2025

We had an incredible experience with Chef Jorge! During our Playa del Carmen vacation, we had 4 dinners and a brunch prepared for us by Chef Jorge. He worked with us extensively in advance of our trip to propose menus, and customize them for food allergies. The menus were wonderfully varied to showcase a variety of cuisines, and to allow us to experience fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Our meals were all delicious. Chef Jorge did a great job presenting the dishes to us, telling us about what inspired him, and showing his passion for his craft. Everything was wonderful, and we would definitely love to experience his cooking again!

John

09 Jun 2025

Chef Jorge and his su chef Alicia were outstanding in every possible way. Every single meal was delicious, he was on time, communicated clearly, and was professional and friendly. He cooked for 5 adults, 2 children (7-10), and two toddlers. We shared what we were interested in and he planned and created the entire menu. One of the kids is very picky and Jorge was able to easily accommodate his needs. He even provided excellent recommendations for places to visit in the area. Not having to plan, shop, cook, and clean made the vacation much more enjoyable. Highly recommend Chef Jorge!

Michelle

08 Jun 2025

This is one of the best experiences I’ve had while staying in my air b and b in Playa del Carmen. Unfortunately when I got to rental for a private experience, I had hardly any kitchen amenities. Jorge was able to adapt quickly with the limited resources and created an amazing menu. The food was truly amazing and full of flavor. It was fun to be able to help out and learn new cooking skills. On top of that, the conversation was great. Solo-female travel friendly 100% - Thank you Jorge

Kim

07 Jun 2025

Our dinner with Chef Jorge was delicious from the Amuse-Bouche to the dessert. He was very accommodating for our gluten free guest. We enjoyed talking with Chef Jorge about his training and experiences in Europe. I would highly recommend Chef Jorge’s experience to anyone visiting Playa del Carmen.