During the classes, everyone actively participates. The classes are not designed to simply observe and listen. There is a lot of work to be done: dice vegetables, peel seeds, fry, season, grind and sing…if you like. And nobody washes dishes. There are also vegetarian options to cook as well or dishes for special dietary restrictions. The class follows along with the chosen menu. The classes can be given in English or Spanish, depending on the group´s preference.
Sample Menu
• Mole negro
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Casa Crespo, Reforma 808, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
10:00 AM
4 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : DebraZL
I enjoyed the class very much. I found the trip to the Mercado enlightening and enjoyable. Chef Oscar went out of his way to accommodate my food allergies as well as others. The food was very good and the green salsa outstanding.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : Reddy2Travel219
The class was great fun! We were a group of 14 from all over the world and voted to make several dishes from the selection offered — guacamole, stuffed peppers, salsas, taco Al pastor, mole and corn ice cream. Oscar, the chef, took us to a market close by to buy the ingredients — that itself was fascinating— and then we got to cooking! At the end of the class we sat down at a beautifully set table for lunch and ate what we had cooked. We also got the recipes emailed to us. It was a fun experience and Oscar is a gracious teacher. All of us got to do a few things (fry the chiles, blend the ingredients, etc.), but this is not an intensive class where you will make the entire dish by yourself. I would highly recommend this class if you know cooking already and are looking for tips to try new dishes.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : mchlrbrtlwsn
The people and experience were lovely but the food was kind of basic so I did not give a 5 star review. The tortilla making was the highlight and the visit to the local mercado was very nice too (we went there twice after the class). I liked how we got to decide what to make. It was good hands on training but we didn’t have to do all the work. I really liked it but didn’t love it, namely because I thought the food was only good and not great
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Dante_M
Oscar was our tour guide/chef, he was amazing!
Oscar took us on a tour through the market and talked about all the different seasonings, spices, plants, vegetables that make up the great cuisine of Oaxaca.
Would definitely recommend the class with Casa Crespo.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : Nancy_M
We loved the entire experience! Beautiful market tour, then we prepared & enjoyed a delicious meal! Chef Oscar was very knowledgeable and helpful and made sure we all were able to participate.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Samantha_T
This tour was a clear highlight on our four day trip to Oaxaca. The guide was kind and had a very accommodating and experienced team. You could tell they are a well-oiled machine. Atmosphere was friendly and the food was delicious! We loved sitting down to dine with the other guests. Perfect for any type of travellers other than young kids who may find it long. Cannot recommend this enough.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
Posted By : deborahlD3089BV
I came to the cooking class alone and met up with 6 other people. A family of four from Copenhagen and a couple from Annapolis, USA. We all got along fabulously and chose our menu easily without any dispute.
Oscar, the chef took us to to the central market to buy most of the ingredients we needed for the recipes. He explained many things throughout the market.
Then we headed back to the kitchen’, which was a lovely outdoor patio. Everyone, including the two girls participated in everything.
The food we made was delicious and the cooking assistants were great.
Our only disappointment was that Oscar the Chef never sat with us while we were eating. We never benefited from his expertise and stories of Oaxacan cuisine and other questions we had. (he was doing something in the back?)
Nonetheless it was a delicious and filling five course meal.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23
Posted By : serenawestra
The highlight of our trip to Mexico! We can highly recommend this cooking class. Oscar is a great chef and very friendly. He speaks fluently English and knows a lot. We started with collectively choosing a menu, we went to the market, started cooking, and had a lovely dinner afterwards. So delicious. We even got mezcal to go with the food. We made two types of mole, avocado soup, tamales, a drink, tacos, stuffed peppers, and spicy ice cream. And as a bonus, we met a lot of nice people in the class.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : Robert_W
Broke my foot and had to cancel my trip to Oaxaca. Very disappointed that I didn’t get my money back. Had plenty of time to fill my space. Have some compassion for God’s sake. Be very careful before you book this tour, there are others that will provide a refund for the same type of event.
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Posted On : 2024-03-11
Posted By : Destination616755
A very enjoyable morning and lunch. Oscar is a great host and chef, and very willing to share his knowledge of Mexican cuisine and culture. Small group size (we had 8), good value, and of course a delicious lunch.
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Posted On : 2024-03-06
