Cooking Class: Journey Through South American Cuisine

Join Chef Gustavo on a journey through the flavors and aromas of South American cuisine. You'll learn about customs and culture as you prepare dishes from Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Venezuela. Flavor-filled selections include ceviche with cilantro and spicy peppers and fresh quinoa salad with Manchego cheese. Next, you'll learn how to make a perfectly stuffed beef empanada and an arepa reina pepiada corn cake with avocado and fresh arugula, cilantro, spring onions and chicken. 


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Peru: Ceviche 

Fish of the day, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro and habanero peppers 


Bolivia: Quinoa Salad 

With fresh vegetables, jalapeño, Manchego cheese, lemon juice and olive oil


Argentina: Beef Empanada 

 With organic ground beef, onions, garlic, red bell peppers and boiled eggs 


Venezuela: Arepa Reina Pepiada 

Corn cake filled with arugula, avocado, cilantro, spring onions and chicken


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 6
  • Event Duration 3 hours
  • Activity Level
    Activity Level
  • LabelsDate Night, Latin, Group, Fun, Couples
  • This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.

Reviews Guests Left For This Experience

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Amy

09 Dec 2024

Chef Gustavo offered us a fantastic evening learning everything from knife skills and cooking tips, to insights into the flavors and history of South American cuisine. The class and delicious meal exceeded all our expectations. Thank you!

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Tammy

24 Aug 2024

My friend and I went as a date night and we had a blast. Chef Gustavo explains everything so well and made it fun and easy. Everything tasted amazing. Make sure you come hungry because there was so much to eat. Also there is free 4 hr parking across the street by the field, which he recommended!

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Philip

10 Jun 2024

Excellent! We loved it. So educational and fun and friendly. We will come again!

$ 125 Per person

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


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Event location: Washington, D.C.

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Meet your chef

Chef Gustavo
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As owner and executive chef of the lively and eclectic Rumba Cafe in Washington, D.C.'s Adams Morgan district for 20 years, Chef Gustavo has a deep love and appreciation for Latin American cuisine. He brings international inspiration from his travels through Latin America, France, Spain and the Caribbean. Chef Gustavo studied at the prestigious L'Academie de Cuisine and is available to teach cooking classes in both English and Spanish.

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