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Empanadas Three Ways

Live from: 

Peru

Difficulty: 

Beginner to Advanced

Class Duration: 

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Language: 

Spanish, English

EMPANADAS THREE WAYS

Peru

Beginner to Advanced

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Peruvian

Peru

Learn how to make traditional Peruvian empanadas, three ways

Each culture in the world has their version of stuffed dough. And while the origins of empanadas aren't entirely clear, these handheld treats are popular across a number of Latin countries. Golden pockets of flakey deliciousness, filled with a fragrant and flavourful filling… There's a reason why empanadas are eaten throughout the day across Peru. Good thing that in this class you’ll learn how to make three-traditional and popular variations of these baked little savoury pies.


In this private virtual cooking class, your chef - video calling into your kitchen live from Peru, will teach you about the origins of this dish as you roll out your homemade dough. You'll learn about the unique landscape of Peru, it’s people, culture and of course, the history of the empanada. You’ll start the class by making the most traditional empanada first, made with spiced, ground beef.  You’ll prep your second empanada, this one with cheese and corn as the first batch bake and your oven releases the most wonderful scents through your kitchen. And last but not least, you’ll prepare a Chicken and Mushroom Empanada. These gorgeous handheld treats are perfect for a midday snack, dinner, or an impromptu appetizer. Pop the extras in your freezer and you'll have ready-made treats for when you have unexpected guests! 


20 minute Kitchen Prep Session with a Personal Kitchen Assistant who will get you ready! Includes teaching about ingredients and answering any questions you have as you get ready for your private cooking experience

2-1/2 hour Private Cooking Class via Skype with a highly accomplished global chef who lives where the recipe originated. Perfect for stay home date nights!

Personalized step-by-step coaching, tips, culinary tricks, sharing of stories, and more

A fantastic multi-course meal, 100% authentic and enjoyed as if you travelled to your chef's country!

Music Playlists featuring artists from the chef's country to get ready for your experience

Cocktail Recipes and Suggested Pairings

Recipe Booklet to recreate your dishes again and again!

What You Get

**Classes make a hearty meal for up to four people to enjoy.  If you have a larger group eating, please know, additional fees may apply.  Please message us in advance of booking to ensure you have an amazing experience.

Meet The Chef

Chef Lucia

Chef Lucia

Lima, Peru

Chef, Consultant and Peruvian Culinary Expert, recently consulted for one of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants

Lucia loves nothing more than her family, scuba diving, Peru, traveling, and, of course, cooking. Lucia's culinary journey started at the age of 12 (when she helped at the family restaurant), and since she has worked as a restaurant consultant, menu developer, customer service advisor, and caterer, and managed events for corporate clients and celebrities. Most recently, she acted as a consultant for a restaurant that landed on the prestigious “50 Best Restaurants of Latin America” list.


As a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Lucia pursued her love of food, travel, and cooking. She opened her own cooking class and experience company working in both Lima and Cusco City.  In addition to her long list of accolades, she has spent much of her life traveling - with more than 50 countries under her belt, she’s visited five continents and has traveled more than 70% of her home country of Peru. During her travels, she seeks out the local traditions and food to understand the country’s culture and history.


Now, she gives specialty gastronomic tours and experiences, consults restaurants, and runs a business that offers private chef services. She can’t wait to bring a little Peru into your kitchen in her cooking classes with The Chef & The Dish.

Cooking Class Menu

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PRIVATE CLASS

*The base price of most classes is $369 which allows 2 participants in the same kitchen. Each additional person in your kitchen thereafter is an additional $50 USD. So, a class of 4 is actually only $117.25 USD per person! Please know, a $50 USD surcharge will apply if you’d like to add a second kitchen. Looking for group classes? Explore here.

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From $149/pp USD*

The Chef and The Dish was an AhMazingly fun experience for the hubster and I! We cooked with Chef Lucia, who was fun, vibrant, knowledgeable, personable and sweet!!! The food came out just like Chef Lucia’s, and it taste just as great too! Must do this again

Jada Amber

Loved our Arroz Con Pollo class with Chef Lucia. She was so friendly and enthusiastic. We do want to travel to Peru now. This was a really fun experience for a couple. Could also see doing this with two couples or a group event. Oh, and the food was amazing. We are so glad we did this.

William Lund

Today with me in Toronto and my friend in London and the chef in Peru we made the ceviche menu. So well organized and Lucia the chef was fantastic. The food was delicious and it was fun as well as informative. Thank you so much The Chef and the Dish and I would highly recommend anyone to give them a try.

Charlotte Cummins

Chef Lucia was SO fun and easy to work with! I took the 'arroz con pollo' class and not only was the meal one of the best I have ever had, it was also easy to follow. I felt like I was cooking with a good friend because she was so personable. I still can't believe I made that dish in my own kitchen. It was much better than paying for a plate at a fancy restaurant because she taught me how to make it forever, AND she taught me little cooking tricks and techniques along the way!

Jennifer Duffy

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