Cooking Class: Coastal Cuisine

Make fresh salsas, Yucatán entrées and Mexican desserts in this private Riviera Maya cooking class.


Add a delicious highlight to your Riviera Maya vacation with this private cooking class in Playa del Carmen. Join Chef Jorge as he guides you through approachable, flavor-packed dishes from the Yucatán. Start by preparing vibrant Mexican salsas and creamy guacamole using local chiles, herbs and plenty of fresh lime. For your main course, choose between citrus-infused fish steamed in banana leaves or tender, slow-cooked pork seasoned with Yucatecan spices. Finish with your pick of dessert: a rich chocolate tamal or warm churros dusted in cinnamon sugar. Book your cooking class today!


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Starter

Mexican Salsas

With tomatoes, chiles, cilantro and lime

Guacamole

With avocado, lime, cilantro and onion


Entrée

Choose 1 as a group

Fish in Banana Leaf

With fresh fish, achiote, citrus and herbs

Cochinita Pibil – Slow-Braised Yucatán-Style Pork

With pork marinated in achiote, citrus and spices


Dessert

Choose 1 as a group

Chocolate Tamal

With masa, chocolate and sugar

Churros

With cinnamon sugar


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.

  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 8
  • Event Duration 3 hours
  • Activity Level
    Activity Level
  • LabelsBBQ, Date Night, Mexican, Latin, Pescatarian, Couples

Outside Reviews for Chef Jorge

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Natalie Bell

18 Jun 2025

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

Mex$ 2009.99 Per person

all-inclusive: 3-hour class, meal and taxes.


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Chef Jorge brings Michelin finesse and international depth to every world-class dining experience. Trained in Mexico and Spain, he later expanded his expertise in Slovenia before returning to Mexico to craft innovative dining events for high-end clients. His refined understanding of diverse cuisines, expert technique and commitment to exceptional service come together to create truly unforgettable culinary experiences.

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