Playa del Carmen- Private Cooking Experience with Chef Alma

Trip Highlights

Personalized Cooking Class
Learn Traditional Mexican Recipes
Cozy and Intimate Setting

Description

Perfect for team building or family vacations!

Bond over flavour.
Your private, personalized cooking class in Playa del Carmen.

-Learn traditional recipes and techniques from a local expert.
-Discover the secrets of Mexican cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting.
-Create a unique and unforgettable experience for your group.

Itinerary

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Meet Chef Alma

Begin your culinary journey by meeting Chef Alma in Playa del Carmen.

Hands-On Cooking

Learn to cook authentic Mexican dishes from scratch using family recipes.

Enjoy Your Creations

Savor the delicious dishes you have prepared in a cozy setting.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

At least 4

Price starts at

MX$2,400

Languages

English, Spanish

Why take this tour?

Authentic. Private. Award-Winning. Welcome to Cookin' Playa

Discover why we maintain a yearly Badge of Excellence on Viator. Join Chef Alma Gonzalez at her private kitchen in Playa del Carmen for a cooking class that prioritizes the "homie" vibe of a real Mexican home.

Master the Classics: Learn to cook from scratch with seasonal, local ingredients.
Family Traditions: Discover Chef Alma’s private family recipes and techniques.
Tailored for You: A 100% private session perfect for bonding with loved ones.
The Final Feast: Enjoy the perfect mexican meal you helped create.

Select one of the following menus and get ready to learn how to cook up a Mexican Feast:

Grandma’s recipe: Mole
Flavors of Yucatán: Tamales
Taco Symphony: Street Style Tacos (chicken, pork or beef)
Mexico's Finest: Chiles Rellenos

Please note that on every class we make 2 salsas, 2 side dishes, and handmade tortillas.

Book your private cooking class today and experience the best of Mexican cuisine!

Included

Cooking Ingredients
Guidance from Chef Alma
3 courses meal

Excluded

Transportation to Venue
Gratuity

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring?

Bring an appetite and a willingness to learn!

Is the class suitable for beginners?

Yes, the class is designed for all skill levels.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Yes, please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance.

Things to know

Availability

Classes are available Monday to Friday at 10:00 am.

Where?

Meeting details will be provided on your confirmation email

Group Size

Ideal for small groups, with a maximum capacity of 10 people.

Family Friendly

Suitable for all ages, making it a great family activity.

Food preferences

We accommodate vegetarians, vegans and gluten free.

Rates

Prices vary depending on number of people; all rates are in MXN Pesos, learn about prices and availability on booking calendar

Flexibility

You can modify your reservation date yourself from the same booking under "Change booking," subject to availability

Free cancellation

Receive a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours in advance

Recent Reviews 116 Verified reviews

Sahr Solar

3rd April 2026

Amazing experience Alma and Gladys were very insightful, helpful and informative. As well as having such a great cooking class we learnt about the history of playa del carmen as well as the origins behind the recipes. Excellent all round.

Helena

3rd April 2026

Unbelievable experience. Cannot recommend enough!!! Chef Alma is amazing. She teaches you everything so patiently and you learn so much not only about the food but also about the culture and the count...

Unbelievable experience. Cannot recommend enough!!! Chef Alma is amazing. She teaches you everything so patiently and you learn so much not only about the food but also about the culture and the country. We had the best time and would highly highly recommend.

Jolene Latz

2nd April 2026

This event was beyond amazing. Chef Alma is a wealth of knowledge not only about cooking Mexican cuisine but the history of Playa del Carmen and so much more. I would love to spend a couple of days in...

This event was beyond amazing. Chef Alma is a wealth of knowledge not only about cooking Mexican cuisine but the history of Playa del Carmen and so much more. I would love to spend a couple of days in her kitchen just learning about cooking and about the Mexican culture.If we could only do one excursion this would hands-down be it. My husband and I will be back to eat delicious food we make and spend more time with Chef Alma.

Alma Sander

4th March 2026

You will not want to eat before you take this tour. We had 6 or 8 tacos as well as Ice cream and church's. Our guide, David, was knowledgeable.

Jennifer Buissiere

2nd February 2026

Alma was simply wonderful! It was a great experience to learn how to make authentic Mexican cuisine in such a warm & inviting environment. I would recommend this class to everyone, even those who are great cooks!

Ronna Senn

2nd February 2026

This was an amazing class.... Loved hearing about the history behind Playa, the food, and the people... Thank you Alma for a wonderful experience!!!! WOW!!!

B. K.

18th January 2026

If I could I would give 6 or 7 stars. That was absolutely amazing. Easy booking, nice conservations. And the cooking class with Alma is brilliant. She absolutely loves what she is doing.We did amazing...

If I could I would give 6 or 7 stars. That was absolutely amazing. Easy booking, nice conservations. And the cooking class with Alma is brilliant. She absolutely loves what she is doing.We did amazing taco's with self-made tortillas and salsas. Alma explained a lot about the dishes, the tradition and the history of Mexico. Her English is very good. That was the best cooking class we did so far. Highly recommended.

corsaro nero

7th January 2026

Mexikanisches kochen mit Alma. Absolut top. Hat Spass gemacht. Eine Erfahrung wert!🇲🇽☀️💪Gracias Alma.

Bebhinn Flanagan

10th November 2025

Loved, loved, loved. Alma was such a gracious and kind host. I loved that she took her time to not only teach us about cooking, but also the history of the ingredients and the history of Playa del Car...

Loved, loved, loved. Alma was such a gracious and kind host. I loved that she took her time to not only teach us about cooking, but also the history of the ingredients and the history of Playa del Carman.She was able to adjust the menu to incorporate our allergies and diets.The food was ‘simple’ in that I felt I could replicate it at home but this didn’t take away from the deliciousness of the meal.I was also pleased to hear Alma say they donate any leftover food to people that need it in the area.Last, but not least, we left with a large book of (electronic) recipes to try at home.Would highly recommend to anyone interested in doing some Mexican cookingMuchas gracias Alma!

Playa del Carmen Private Cooking Class by local Chef

Trip Highlights

Personalized Cooking Class

Learn Traditional Mexican Recipes

Cozy and Intimate Setting

Description

Itinerary

Tour info

Why take this tour?

Included

Cooking Ingredients

Guidance from Chef Alma

3 courses meal

Excluded

Transportation to Venue

Gratuity

Frequently asked questions

Things to know

Availability

Where?

Group Size

Family Friendly

Food preferences

Rates

Flexibility

Free cancellation

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