Cooking Class Discover Yucatán Flavors and Spices

Mexican cuisine is vibrant, flavorful and enticing, and you can learn to make it in this immersive cooking class. 
Chef Perez

Verified Chef

Chef Perez

5.0 (4 reviews)

San Diego

3 hours
2 to 8 (public class)
$99.99 (all inclusive)
What You’ll Do

Featuring time-honored dishes from the Yucatán, this culinary experience is guided by Chef Perez and is a prime opportunity to discover new flavors and refine your culinary skills. Your adventure begins with a tart and tangy sopa de lima. Then, marinate and grill red snapper packed full of the flavors of peppery achiote and topped with delightful mango salsa. Char sweet potatoes for a smoky, starchy side drizzled with spicy jalapeño crema. Finish with dessert, sugared honeyed churro bites paired with caramelized fresh pineapple. Don't miss this opportunity to spice up your life with the flavors of Mexico! 


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Creamy Sopas de Lima With Shredded Chicken

With chicken breast or thighs, lime, chicken stock, corn tortillas, onion and garlic


Achiote-Marinated Grilled Snapper With Mango Salsa

With snapper fillets, achiote paste, mango, lime and cilantro


Charred Sweet Potatoes With Creamy Jalapeño Crema

With sweet potatoes, jalapeños, Greek yogurt or Mexican crema, olive oil and lime juice


Honeyed Churro Bites With Caramelized Pineapple

With all-purpose flour, cinnamon-sugar, pineapple, honey and butter



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.
What You’ll Get
Step-by-step, beginner-friendly guidance from Chef Perez.
Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class.
All fresh ingredients and tools provided. Enjoy your meal at the end of class.
Looking for a gift? Discover Yucatán Flavors and Spices makes a perfect experience gift.
YOUR CHEF
Chef Perez

Verified Chef

Chef Perez

5.0 (4 reviews)

San Diego

Chef Perez infuses every dish with a thoughtful, personal touch. With experience catering to high-profile clients, from UFC fighters to guests at luxury spa resorts, he expertly balances fine dining techniques with health-conscious cuisine. His passion for cooking goes beyond the plate, it's about crafting meaningful, memorable experiences that bring people together.
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