Philippines · COOKING CLASSES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 cooking classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cook Filipino meryenda in Makati with Chyl, making noodles, spring rolls, and sweets in a small, family-friendly class.
“Thank you Chyl for your warm welcome and great teaching. I was born in the USA to Filipinos, so I ate as a Filipino but never learned how to cook even the Filipino basics. I only had to make top grades in school (IYKYK)! Now my mixed heritRead more”
Cook pancit, lumpia, and turon with local guide Chyl in a small Makati class that blends Filipino food, stories, and practical recipes.
“A really fun 2 hours of cooking (and eating) that is good for both beginner and knowledgeable cooks! The staff greeted us with cold lemonade, very welcome in the Manila weather. We each got our own table with the complete set of ingredients and utensils to make 2 savory snacks and one dessert. Chyl, our instructor, gently guided us on what to do, covering the preparation of ingredients, the actual cooking, and even providing history and trivia about the dishes we were preparing. They had a good selection of recipes that are hard to mess up so that we all felt like competent cooks in the end - definitely things…”
Cook Filipino family recipes with chef Isi in her Manila home, pick calamansi and lemongrass, then share a private meal for $90.
“Isi was a wonderful hostess and taught me how wo make 3 different dishes. I go real hands on experience in her beautiful home. I highly recommend taking this class as it was fun, tasty, and educational.”
Explore a Manila market with Isi, cook Filipino family recipes at her home, and enjoy calamansi pie, drinks, and a private four-hour meal.
“The whole experience was amazing : sourcing the ingredients from the market, the host and the food! Isi exceeded expectations!”
Learn Filipino cooking in Cinty’s Makati home, shop Guadalupe Market, prepare two dishes, and share a local meal with drinks.
“The Chef provides history and details about the ingredients, and I recommend including the trip to the market as part of the experience. I felt welcomed in her kitchen. I learned a lot about Filipino dishes and how to prepare them, and the detRead more”
Cook Filipino dishes inside bamboo at a beach resort in Cebu, then swim while charcoal fires work. Includes lunch, drinks, recipes, and photos.
“This is an experience you do not want to miss. Our guide, Lerelei, was excellent, and the food was absolutely outstanding. Lot of fun cooking and you get to take a swim while the food is cooking in the bamboo.”
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