Join Lorenza for an unforgettable cooking class in Oaxaca, where you’ll immerse yourself in the region’s rich culinary traditions. After being picked up from your hotel by Carlos, you’ll arrive at Lorenza's rural farmhouse, where you’ll be greeted with a refreshing drink. Learn about local cheese-making or explore Lorenza’s garden, where she grows the fresh ingredients used in your class. Together, you’ll cook an appetizer, soup, main dish, and dessert, with Lorenza guiding you through every step. This authentic experience is the perfect way to connect with Oaxacan food, culture, and local people—an absolute must for any traveler!
Please note that Lorenza speaks only Spanish, but Carlos (or another guide) will be present to translate. Alcohol and return transportation are included in the experience; please provide your hotel details when booking.
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.
Appetizer: Tetela (triangle corn tortilla filled with bean sauce)1-2 local beersTea or CoffeeFresh fruit waterDessert: Budin de Elote (corn pudding)Main Dish: Mole Amarillo (yellow mole)Soup: Sopa de Guias (squash vine soup with corn dumplings)Lorenza is a seasoned Oaxacan cook and a proud member of "Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca" (Oaxacan Traditional Cooks). With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in preparing authentic Oaxacan dishes using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, following family recipes passed down through generations. Lorenza is passionate about sharing the rich culinary traditions of Oaxaca and offers an immersive cooking experience for those eager to learn about Oaxacan food, culture, and cooking techniques.
"What a wonderful experience to really learn the secrets of making mole. Lorena taught us by having us do the actually cooking. She is patient and an excellent instructor. We had a translator but honestly so much was gained just watching her. The lesson was at her home in a special building built for classes set right in their garden/yard. After we cookend, we all enjoyed a meal together including her husband. Such as incredible experience and so much better than many cooking classes held in "institutional settings." Lorena is part of a group of 100 women who are preserving the traditions of Oaxacan cooking."
