Overview
Learn about authentic Mexican homecooking from a pair of fun, warm and hospitable siblings in the heart of Mexico City in their gorgeous home! They also offer a wonderful market tour of the central Mexico City market. Fernanda is an elementary school teacher and Juan Pablo (JP) is an architect.
Together they host a joyous and immerse Mexican cooking class to share their culinary and cultural traditions.
Join Fernanda and JP in their kitchen for a 2 hour cooking class. Learn to prepare an authentic Mexican meal of traditional Mexican dishes that feature seasonal, local produce.
This is a unique opportunity to visit a local home and get to know a family in their home kitchen. They live very centrally in Mexico City. Fernanda and JP can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, lactose free and gluten free diets so if you have any special dietary restrictions, please include it when making your booking.
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What's included
Private market tour with your hosts Fernanda and JP
Private cooking class with your hosts Fernanda and JP
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your hosts at the entrance to Mercado Medellín on Eje 3, Medellin street for your market tour. If you chose only the cooking class (no market tour), then meet your hosts at their home. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Host names: Fernanda and Juan Pablo Huerta Poblano
Phone: +52 999 992 8515
Email: mfhuertapoblano@gmail.com
Meeting location:
FOR MARKET TOURS: Meet your hosts at the entrance to Mercado Medellín on Eje 3, Medellin street. Here is a Google Maps link to the market meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EUaBszsz1ZAbvSwQ8
FOR COOKING CLASS ONLY (no market tour): Meet your hosts at Medellín 7, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Mexico City. Theirs is a yellow apartment building - ring the doorbell for apartment #1. Here is a Google Maps link to their home: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DZk5vJ5Ew57vo7mt9
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What to expect
Meet your hosts Fernanda and JP, a fun sibling duo at the Mercado Medellín, a lively, covered market where the locals shop for everything from chiles and native fruits to craft beers. Begin your 1 hr market walking tour with a coffee (or ice-cream) and explore with your hosts local and regional produce.
Purchase a few ingredients and get in your host's car and drive 5 minutes to their home to begin your cooking class.
Sip on a refreshing drink in your host's beautiful, modern residence with a lovely patio. Join them in the kitchen and learn to cook an authentic Mexican meal from recipes that have been passed down through generations of your host's family.
During your hands-on Mexican cooking class, learn to knead, roll and make tortillas from scratch, create delicious vegetable sides and salsas, and learn techniques involved in making a refreshing ceviche or hearty soup. You will learn to cook 3-4 dishes from scratch during your cooking lesson that lasts about 1.5 hours.
After cooking, sit down at the table to share the authentic meal you helped prepare with Fernanda and JP over laughter and conversation. Your meal includes local beer or a mezcal or tequila based cocktail!
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather than an experience to visit an authentic, local home to meet a local person and share the culture and cuisine together.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Market Tour and Authentic Mexican Cooking Class with Fer
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet your hosts at the entrance to Mercado Medellín on Eje 3, Medellin street for your market tour.
What's included?
- Private market tour with your hosts Fernanda and JP
- Private cooking class with your hosts Fernanda and JP
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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