Cooking Class - Mexican Coastal Cuisine From Riviera Maya

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Mex$ 2215 Per person

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

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What You’ll Do

Explore the vibrant flavors of the Mexican coast featuring fresh seafood and traditional methods.

Discover bright and refreshing regional recipes perfect for seaside dining with an immersive cooking class in Playa del Carmen.

An expert in local cuisine, Chef Jorge shares tips for selecting premium seafood, developing signature sauces and using citrus to safely “cook” Mexican classics like ceviches and aguachiles. As you prepare each dish, you’ll learn about the cultural and historic significance of these authentic regional recipes.

Practice the delicate art of balancing acidity with richness in iconic favorites like Baja-style fish tacos with crisp tempura-battered fish and handmade corn tortillas. You’ll craft classic Veracruz sauce to serve over pan-seared white fish, and finish with a showstopping tropical treat of coconut flan with flambéed plantains.

Dive into Mexican coastal cooking by securing your spot today!

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

Your Menu

Aguachile Verde

Fresh shrimp marinated in lime juice
With Serrano chiles, cucumber, red onion and avocado

Pescado a la Veracruzana

Pan-seared white fish in a savory tomato sauce
With olives, capers and herbs

Baja-Style Fish Tacos

Crispy tempura fish in handmade tortillas
With cabbage slaw, chipotle crema and pickled red onions

Coconut Flan With Caramelized Plantains

Silky coconut custard
With rich caramel and rum-flambéed plantains

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 Adult, Fun, Latin, Mexican

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

Explore the vibrant flavors of the Mexican coast featuring fresh seafood and traditional methods.

Your Menu

Aguachile Verde

Fresh shrimp marinated in lime juice
With Serrano chiles, cucumber, red onion and avocado

Pescado a la Veracruzana

Pan-seared white fish in a savory tomato sauce
With olives, capers and herbs

Baja-Style Fish Tacos

Crispy tempura fish in handmade tortillas
With cabbage slaw, chipotle crema and pickled red onions

Coconut Flan With Caramelized Plantains

Silky coconut custard
With rich caramel and rum-flambéed plantains

Details

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

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.