Cooking Class: Peruvian Tapas Tasting
Chef Gustavo is ready to share his love and knowledge of Peruvian culture and cuisine with you. Using traditional techniques, you'll learn to create classic Peruvian tapas using authentic ingredients such as fresh fish, octopus, potatoes and other hearty vegetables. Selections include a light and citrusy ceviche de pescado, pulpo al olivo with Kalamata olive aioli, a cheesy papa a la huancaína and a savory lomo saltado with flank steak, tomato and garlic.
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Ceviche de Pescado
Marinated fish of the day, garlic, red onion sauce and habanero pepper
Pulpo al Olivo
Grilled octopus served with Kalamata olive aioli
Papa a la Huancaína
Purple boiled potato with huancahía sauce
Lomo Saltado
Stir-fried flank steak pieces, onion, fries, tomato, garlic and pisco
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, Fun, New American, Valentine's, Latin
- 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
Rita
07 Apr 2024
The experience with the chef was amazing. Very friendly knowledgeable, professional and overall great! We could not ask for better experience. Really felt like we traveled to Peru.
Katelyn
19 Feb 2024
Chef Gustavo was INCREDIBLE. I highly recommend taking a class with him. He was so personable, friendly and truly made you feel like family! I learned so much about Peruvian cuisine and I’m so glad that I got a chance to take his class!
Cisco
10 Dec 2023
An amazing experience. Felt like cooking with family rather than a large class. Will definitely book again!
Event location: Washington, D.C.
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
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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