Antigua Guatemala Cooking Schools

Cooking schools in Antigua and other parts of Guatemala teach how to cook the subtle dishes that distinguish Guatemalan cuisine from Mexican and Spanish food. If you want to learn how to cook Guatemalan-style, there are several cooking schools from which to choose in Guatemala. We recommend classes at El Feliz Frijol Cooking School in Antigua.

Top Cooking School in Antigua, Guatemala

Located in the Antigua Center in Antigua, Guatemala, the El Frijol Cooking School offers hands-on training by Gabi, a Guatemalan chef with years of experience. She will teach you to cook classic Guatemalan dishes such as Chicken Pepian, Pollo en Jocon, Chuchitos and Moyetes.

Guatemalan Dishes on the Menu

Each day you get to pick which dishes you will learn at the cooking school. Later on, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor by dining in the courtyard or dining room. Cooking classes are limited to five students and last three hours, but larger groups can be accommodated if you make reservations.

A lesson usually consists of learning to prepare a main plate, two side dishes and a dessert such as Arroz con Leche. The class lasts about two to two-and-a-half hours. The meal is then served in the beautiful courtyard. Wine and drinks are available at the bar.

Other Guatemalan dishes that are taught include: Pollo Guisado, Guacamole, Rellenitos and Atol de Platano. In addition to the lessons, all students recipes copies of each recipe they learn to cook at school as well as reduced prices on drinks at JP's RumBar.

Where: Antigua Center, 7th Street and 5th Avenue
Phone: 502 7882-4244
Web Site: El Frijol Feliz