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Carol was born and raised in Santiago. She is an entrepreneur and runs her own cookie store, Worchips Cookie Co. Carol has always had a passion for cooking, languages and culture. She often invites friends and family home and loves cooking for them using family recipes she has collected over the years. Carol is a self-taught cook who learned to cook by constantly reading cookbooks, watching cooking shows, attending culinary workshops and experimenting in the kitchen. She enjoys cooking both Chilean as well as Arabic dishes that honor her Palestinian background. Carol shares her home with her Peruvian boyfriend, Paulo, who is excited to share a few Peruvian dishes with those who would be interested in trying. Please let them know your preference while booking your experience online. <br><br>“I love making people happy through the food I cook.”
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 4 guests) Carol, from Chile, and Paulo, from Peru, welcome you to their beautifully decorated apartment in the heart of Providencia. You'll be greeted with a warm smile, a welcome drink, and soothing Latin music. Their passion for cooking is evident from their extensive collection of cookbooks, and they’re excited to share their favorite Chilean and Peruvian dishes while recounting stories of their upbringing. Choose from a Chilean, Peruvian, or mixed menu, with appetizers like sopaipilla (fried pastry), pebre (tomato salsa), mini empanadas, or Peruvian snacks such as cancha (toasted corn nuts), fried plantains, and olives. For the first course, enjoy palta reina (avocado with smoked salmon), Peruvian ceviche, pulpo al olivo (octopus in olive sauce), or causa limeña (layered potato dish). Main courses might include pastel de jaiba (crab casserole), pastel de choclo (corn pie), or ají de gallina (creamy chicken). End with desserts like a traditional Chilean cake, suspiro limeño (vanilla custard with meringue), or crema volteada (Peruvian flan).
Cooking experience (1 - 4 guests) Join Carol and Paulo in Santiago for a hands-on Chilean or Peruvian cooking class, where you'll help prepare a traditional appetizer or dessert and a main dish. Due to the intimate size of their kitchen, most prep work will be done at the dining table, while Carol skillfully completes the meal in the kitchen, which comfortably fits two guests at a time. The cooking session lasts about an hour, culminating in a delicious meal shared together, savoring the dishes you've created. When booking, please specify your preference for a Chilean or Peruvian menu; if none is stated, the default will be a Chilean menu.
Notes: Carol can offer vegetarian meals on request.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.
As soon as we entered Carol’s apartment she welcomed us with pisco sours as if we were just two of her friends coming over for lunch. She sat us down right away to a plate of palata reina, a delicious entree of salmon and cream cheese stuffed into a pitted avocado. It was a hefty amount for a starter, but we never complain from too much food! At first Carol asked if we would like to play our own music, but we asked her to pick something that would compliment the experience. So for the rest of our visit, Carol put on her mix of Tango, which was exactly what we needed. The presentation of the dinnerware and tableware were pleasant to the eye. Carol was just as excited about her food as we were to try it. Her personality was very welcoming and youthful, and her professionalism in the area of food was apparent. As we finished up the appetizers and beer, Carol popped opened a bottle of sauvignon blanc to give us a taste of a real Chilean lunch. Then we headed to the kitchen to begin the hands on part of the experience. We were going to be making pastel de jaiba, a blue crab and cheese gratin. The news of it was a real surprise because we had assumed we’d be having a typical beef dish. I helped by buttering up the small traditional “skillets” used for the dish. Carol prepared the mix of blue crab and bread crumbs and Bavly shredded in the cheese. It was a team effort but I think having everyone do a little of each step could add to the value. After that Carol poured in the appropriate amount of wine into the mix and we scooped the creation into the skillets and put them into the oven. We conversed about Carol’s life in Chile and our travels over wine as we anxiously waited for the pastel de jaiba to brown. The smell of crab filled the home. When they were ready, Carol torched the top of each one like a creme brulee. By far the best thing we ate in Santiago! And the wine paired perfectly with the dish. Carol was a great host and became our friend so quickly.
Marc and Bavly, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $80 | $65 | Not offered |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $110 | $90 | Not offered |
| Alcohol | $20 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 1:00pm - 03:00pm | 7:00pm - 09:00pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 12:00pm - 03:00pm | 6:00pm - 09:00pm |
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