Visit a local home, shop at a neighbourhood farmers market, and learn to cook a delicious traditional Cuban meal alongside an expert home chef.
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Time | 10:00am to 1:00pm |
| Availability | Daily (Does not run on public holidays) |
| Group Size | Private tour, max 16 people |
| Meeting Point | Calle 12 #508 e/ 23 y 21, Vedado |
| Group Size | Price/Person |
| 1 | R$560 BRL |
| 2-4 | R$382 BRL |
| 5+ | R$285 BRL |
| For a Private Tour, the start time and meeting place can be tailored to your requirements | |
With all the hip gourmet restaurants now popping up all over Havana, there is still nothing like the traditional Cuban flavours of a home cooked meal. This hands-on cooking demonstration will treat you not only to one of the best Cuban meals you’ll experience on your trip, but you’ll come home with the skills to impress your friends and family with your mastery of ‘comida cubana’.
From our meeting point, we visit nearby farmers markets (agropecuarios) to purchase ingredients for our meal. Our local English-speaking guide will explain to you the complicated currency system and how the Cuban family navigates it.
Accompanied by our home chef, you’ll learn about local produce and how it is selected and its uses in Cuban cuisine.
With our grocery shopping complete, we’ll visit a nearby casa to prepare a delicious meal with our expert cocineros who season their meals with love and lots of laughs!
Depending on seasonality and availability of ingredients, you’ll learn to make traditional dishes like ropa vieja, fried pork, ajiaco (stew), black beans, tostones, platanos maduros, and yuca con mojo. Finally, you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor – time to eat!
A delicious meal, a mojito or Cuba Libre, and great conversation with your hosts will leave you with happy memories of your stay in Havana. Buen provecho!
Legality for Americans: Services are OFAC compliant under the general license Support for the Cuban people 515.574
Child Policy: Child friendly experience
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