Cartagena Cooking: Authentic Culinary Experience

Unleash your inner chef in Cartagena! Join our cooking workshop and discover the vibrant flavors of the city with the guidance of a local chef. Roll up your sleeves, put on an apron, and let your culinary creativity shine!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lunático Cooking Studio - Seeking more than just a typical cooking class?
    Enter a charming, cozy kitchen in Cartagena and immerse yourself in Colombian cuisine as the locals do. This small-group setting offers a more personal and engaging atmosphere right from the start.
    Led by an enthusiastic local chef, participants will create traditional…
What's Included
  • All ingredients and cooking equipment provided
  • Water and refreshments
  • Small-group setting for a personalized experience
  • Meals
  • Hands-on cooking class with a local chef
  • Bilingual hosts (English & Spanish)
Meal Options
  • Menu 1 - Mote de queso - White soup made of yam and local cheese.
  • Menu 1 - Posta negra cartagenera (Black Topside beef) - Served with coconut rice, plantains in temptation and avocado ají.
  • Menu 1 -Tree tomato in syrup.
  • Menu 2 - Carimañolas (Cheese, Crab, Meat) - Traditional Colombianfried cassava dough rolls, stuffed with either meat, cheese or…
Additional Information

This is not your average cooking class.
Boasting over 400 five-star reviews, it stands as one of the top-rated culinary experiences in Cartagena. What makes it truly unique is the blend of genuine cooking, complete hands-on involvement, and a friendly, social environment.
Participants won’t just observe—they’ll actively engage in cooking every step,…

Location
Lunático Cooking Studio
Avenida Pedregal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ira
Mar 11, 2026
Great fun cooking Colombian - Very friendly and fun and educational cooking lesson. I speak mostly English but my wife is not comfortable with English. Daniel, our instructor, was very confortable switching back and forth. He was a great instructor too, and very personable. The food was great, and showcased many local dishes and ingredients. Highly recommend.
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Shara_f
Mar 10, 2026
Great time cooking - The class was in a venue w a great view of the Castillo! We had a great time, learned may new techniques and recipes, and enjoyed a great meal!
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Davina_c
Mar 5, 2026
What a wonderful experience! - Wow this was such a fun morning! Daniel the chef is funny, engaging and a great teacher. He took us to the local market (fair warning, it’s chaotic and you should probably avoid wearing light trouser) - it was authentic and so very cool! We were taken to a spot where Anthony bourdain had eaten previously. We then made such a beautiful and delicious meal which showcased the diversity of cartagena (mote de queso, topside beef and tree tomato as dessert) and were sent the recipes afterwards - we’ll see if I can recreate it at home. Overall a fantastic thing to do.
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Chidi_e
Mar 5, 2026
Loved this cooking class.... - Loved this cooking class. Daniel and Aude were such great teachers. They made everyone in the class super comfortable. Food was amazing and the class was very low-stress and hands on. Highly recommend!
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476pazj
Feb 28, 2026
Great soup - Super fun and the food was delicious!
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Jane_c
Feb 27, 2026
Great food and company - Great experience, great food and very social! Daniel is a wonderful chef and host. He incorporates the whole group and the results delicious!
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Dana_g
Feb 24, 2026
Superb! - What a fun evening! We learned a little about the culture and a lot about the local food. The dinner we prepared was plentiful and delicious. Our bilingual chef Daniel was thoroughly entertaining sharing hands on cooking demonstrations.
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Maria_a
Feb 22, 2026
Great cooking experience with knowledgeable chef - Start to finish, this was an outstanding experience. The food was absolutely delicious and I can't wait to try out some of these recipes now that we're back home. Daniel was our chef instructor. He was so informative and walked us through every step of the process. He made great conversation along the way and also provided us with several recommendations for the area. 10/10 would recommend to others.
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599erichc
Feb 20, 2026
Delicious and informative - First of all, the food was delicious! Daniel the chef was able to provide awesome insight into the ingredients used and the customs of the region. As well as a nice history of how the influences that shaped Cartegana culture were respected in the ingredients of the dish. Great way to spend the morning and garner an appreciation for the cuisine from a world travelled chef.
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Samantha
Feb 14, 2026
Lovely experience - Wonderful and personable staff, easygoing atmosphere and delicious food. Great experience all around, we will be back!
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From $95
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).