Your culinary experience begins in the charming Getsemaní neighborhood, at the informed meeting point (Av. Pedregal #29-225). Upon arrival, you will receive a warm welcome with a refreshing drink, before immersing yourself in the art of Colombian cuisine. Depending on the day and time, you can choose between two starting options: 10:30 am or 5:00 pm, and enjoy an exciting 3-hour gastronomic journey.
You will be guided by a professional bilingual chef and learn to prepare a delicious three-course menu using fresh, traditional ingredients from the Colombian Caribbean. Classes vary by day of the week, allowing you to choose between preparing the famous Posta Cartagenera, the exquisite Red Snapper Encocado, the delicious Seafood Casserole, or the typical Pescado al Cabrito and Arepa de Huevo. If you prefer something fresh and light, you can also opt for a class dedicated to making Ceviches.
As you follow the chef`s instructions, you`ll discover local culinary techniques and secrets, while intoxicating aromas fill the kitchen.
At the end, you`ll share the table with your classmates, savoring the menu you have created accompanied by a glass of wine and a pleasant chat.
You can choose from the following menus and preparation days:
1) Posta Cartagenera Menu
* Mote de queso (White soup made of yam and local cheese)
* Posta negra cartagenera (Black Topside beef), accompanied with coconut rice, plantains in temptation sauce and avocado ají
* Tree tomato in syrup.
>> Available: Monday and Thursday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, and Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm
2) Red Snapper with Coconut Sauce
* Three types of Carimañola (crab, cheese and ground beef)
* Red snapper in coconut sauce, accompanied with coconut rice and patacones
* Enyucado (Cassava and coconut cake)
>> Available: Tuesday and Saturday 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
3) Seafood Casserole Menu
* Kibbeh & Baba ganoush (Lebanese heritage in Colombia)
* Seafood stew garnish with coconut rice
* Curuba mousse
>> Available: Wednesday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and Friday 5pm to 8pm
4) Menu Fish with goat and Egg arepa
* Arepa e’ huevo
* Fish wrapped in bijao leaves garnish with yuca gnocchi
* Corn leave wrapped candy
>> Available: Thursday and Saturday from 5 pm to 8 pm
5) Ceviches Menu
* Sea bass ceviche with banana and lemongrass emulsion
* Shrimp and snail cocktail
* Vegetarian coconut, mango and flower ceviche
* Crispy squid and green mango ceviche with corozo fruit and hibiscus.
>> Available: Monday and Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm, and Friday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm