Bogotá Cooking Class & Market Visit with Native Chef

Colombian Cooking Class in Bogotá: Discover the flavors of Colombia through a hands-on culinary experience. Visit a local market, select fresh ingredients, and prepare traditional dishes with a native chef in a cozy kitchen.

Why Book This Bogotá Cooking Class?

Uncover Colombia’s culinary heritage in this immersive Bogotá cooking class. You’ll explore a local market, learn about native ingredients, and cook authentic dishes in a welcoming kitchen. Moreover, our bilingual chef shares stories, techniques, and cultural insights that make every bite meaningful.

🍳 Bogotá Cooking Class — A Taste of Colombia from Market to Table

Begin your journey at The Cranky Croc Hostel, where you’ll meet your guide and head to a nearby market or corner shop. There, you’ll select seasonal ingredients and learn how Colombians shop for daily meals. As a result, you’ll gain insight into local life and food traditions.

Back at the kitchen, you’ll prepare a typical Colombian dish — simple, flavorful, and rooted in tradition. For example, you might cook arepas, ajíaco, or empanadas, depending on the season and available ingredients. In addition, you’ll enjoy your creation with a Colombian drink and dessert.

This experience is more than a cooking class — it’s a celebration of Colombian identity through food, storytelling, and shared moments. If you’d like to dive deeper into the meaning behind Colombian cuisine, read our blog post “A Traveler in Search of Colombian Food” — it’s a flavorful story that will inspire your journey.

✅ What’s Included in the Bogotá Cooking Class

• 🛒 Visit to a local market or corner shop
• 🥬 Fresh ingredients for the cooking class
• 👨‍🍳 Hands-on cooking session with a native chef
• 🍽️ Colombian dish tasting
• 🗣️ Bilingual guidance (English & Spanish)

🚫 What’s Not Included

• 🚗 Transportation to/from the meeting point
• 💳 Personal expenses or items not mentioned

🧭 Itinerary — Bogotá Cooking Class Highlights

🕒 Duration: 3–4 hours | 📍 Meeting Point: The Cranky Croc Hostel

Start & Market Visit

• 📍 Meet at The Cranky Croc Hostel, Cl. 12d #3-46, Bogotá
• 🛒 Walk to a nearby market or corner shop to buy ingredients
• 🗣️ Learn about Colombian produce, shopping habits, and food culture. Therefore, you’ll begin the experience with a deeper understanding of local life.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Class Experience

• 🍳 Return to the hostel kitchen and begin the cooking session. Meanwhile, your chef will explain each step with cultural context.
• 🧂 Prepare a traditional Colombian dish with guidance from your chef. In addition, you’ll hear stories that connect each ingredient to Colombian heritage.
• 🍹 Enjoy your meal with a local drink and dessert. Finally, you’ll reflect on the flavors and techniques you’ve learned.

📍 Meeting Point

The Cranky Croc Hostel, Cl. 12d #3-46, Bogotá. Please check in at the reception desk and mention you’re here for the Bogotá Cooking Class. Even so, we recommend arriving 10 minutes early to ensure a smooth start.

🗓️ Schedule

Every day. Please arrive 10 minutes early. The class starts promptly and waits 15 minutes for late arrivals. On the other hand, if you anticipate delays, contact us via WhatsApp before the start time.

🔍 Traveler Information

• ♿ Wheelchair and stroller accessible
• 🚸 Not suitable for children under 3 or travelers with food allergies
• 👥 Max group size: 20 travelers
• 📧 Confirmation email sent after booking

📞 Contact

Questions or special requests? Message us via WhatsApp: +57 314 6321325

❌ Cancellation Policy

• ✅ Full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before the experience. Thus, you can book with confidence and flexibility.

🎒 Ready to Cook Like a Colombian?

Click “Book Now” and join us for a culinary adventure that connects you with Colombia’s flavors, stories, and traditions — one dish at a time. After all, food is one of the most delicious ways to understand a culture.