Punta Arenas Chilean Typical Cooking Class, Chilean Wine

This was our favorite excursion in Puerto Arenas! Chef Felipe did an amazing job teaching us to make the dishes and letting us get hands on in the preparation! Mariano was also very friendly and conversant and we learned a lot about the lives of the locals people. This is a definite Must-Do if you visit Puerto Arenas!!!!!!

Muchas gracias, Chef Felipe, for a really fun morning and lunch! Our family had the best time visiting with you and Mariano while learning more about this area of Chile and participating in the creation of much loved Chilean dishes. All of this while tucked away together in the kitchen of a family home. Both of you were so gracious and we all just relaxed and completely enjoyed our time with you both!

A wonderful exposure to the home cooking and culture of Chile. We were with great people and ate great food.

Felipe organized everything with such precision. Our transport was on time. That was a thoughtful inclusion that made the experience more relaxing. All the ingredients and processes were explained. We were involved as much or as little as we wanted. The paired wine was a delicious surprise from us, who do not venture far from what we know and like. We got recipes, names of ingredients suppliers and restaurant recommendations. It was like being with family. Thanks for this memorable opportunity.

Felipe our host is a professional chef, who brought us into his familial home in a nice part of town. We were met dockside by an Uber/Taxi Felipe arranged and paid for, and were whisked to his home. Upon arrival Felipe shared his menu for our experience, Chilean style empanadas, pastel de choclo (described as corn pie, but more similar to shepherd’s pie), and a dessert that is both drank and chewed, mote con huesillo (described as a traditional peach and wheat drink). Some things were advanced prepared, premature ingredients to keep the pace brisk, as we were done in less than three hours start to finish from pick up to drop off after. All the ingredients were top quality and fresh. The kitchen is quaint and tight for a group of four plus host, but it was well equipped and it worked. As the empanadas cooled post baking, we prepped the second course and dessert. When the second course went into the oven, we sat for the eating of the empanadas as the pastel del cholco baked. Dessert was not too sweet, featured bulgar wheat and a reconstituted peaches. We enjoyed our time with Felipe, we experienced life in Chile and its culture and cuisine all in a short time. We would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a private event that’s interactive and the end result is a full belly to boot.

Filipe was great! Very personable, informative and a great chef and instructor! My mother and I had a wonderful time making and then eating our creations! Ten out of ten would highly recommend taking this tour.

Cooking class in a authentic Chilean home in Punta Arenas. Felipe taught us to make Chilean Empanadas, a local version of shepherds pie (corn topping), and a very refreshing desert with peaches. This was an enjoyable experience and highly recommended.

The chef arranged for an Uber to pick us up at the port and drive us to his mother's house where he taught us how to make Chilean pino empanadas and pastel de choclo. Felipe has worked as a chef for years but has only been teaching cooking classes for two months. He wanted to do something less stressful than working in a restaurant, but he still wanted to cook, so he decided to teach tourists about home style Chilean cooking. His mom lets him use her kitchen, complete with well used pots and pans. There were five people in our group so it was like making dinner for a small group of friends. The food was delicious and we will try to make it again when we get home.

The typical Chilean meal we prepared was delicious, as well as the wine that was chosen to have with it. Felipe shared not only his cooking skills, but many cultural insights and family traditions. I thoroughly enjoyed this hands-on experience.

Felipe was a wonderful host. There was a mix up with our meeting location and he was very responsive and helpful in finding a solution. The class was so much fun and the food was delicious! Felipe did a great job creating a fun and welcoming environment. I would highly recommend this activity, it was one of our favorite parts of our trip!

The cooking class was excellent and good value for money - it included transportation to and from the hotel via Uber. Filipe, the host, welcomed me at the front door of his mother's house. The class was held in his mother's kitchen where you can see many meals were cooked here will love. We made traditional meat empanadas, Pastel de Choclo (a delicious dish consisting of ground beef, chicken, olives and boiled egg with a creamy corn topping) and Mote con Huesillos, a sweet drink made with rehydrated whole dried peaches and wheat. It is sweet, delicious and refreshing. Filipe is an excellent instructor and every dish was made from scratch with his guidance. I loved the hands-on class and the chilean music playing in the background. We sat down after cooking to enjoy the meal. The Chilean red wine that accompanied the meal was great too. After the class Filipe sent the recipes through and even gave a few pointers on where to get the ingredients to take home. I highly recommend this class as a must do when in Punta Arenas. The class qas in English. 10/10

What a fabulous experience! I booked this experience last minute while looking for a meaningful way to immerse myself in Chilean culture, and it absolutely did not disappoint. From start to finish, everything felt thoughtful, welcoming, and authentic. The empanadas were SO incredible—so much so that I had enough to take leftovers home to my parents, who were beyond grateful. Every dish was clearly made with love, care, and pride in Chilean tradition. A special thank you to Felipe, our wonderful host, whose warmth, passion, and knowledge made the experience truly unforgettable. He didn’t just teach recipes—he shared stories, culture, and heart. Being able to take the recipes home with me to recreate these dishes in the U.S. was truly priceless and made this experience well worth the value. The wine pairings were perfect, and even the music selections helped me fully sink into the culture and atmosphere. This class gave me more than a meal—it gave me a genuine connection to Chile, memories I’ll treasure, and a strong desire to return someday. I highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to travel deeper and truly taste the culture.

Our Chilean cooking and wine pairings class with Felipe was phenomenal! Felipe was a great teacher and chef, explaining things in detail and demonstrating when needed. The class was hands-on, so we really got to prepare the food, not just observe. Our Chilean menu included Chilean Empanada de pino, Pastel de Choclo (corn pie), and Mote con Huesillo (a dessert beverage). Felipe did a great job explaining when they might eat each dish (time of year or occasion). We could tell he was proud of his culture as well as his food. Our conversations were lively, and we laughed a lot, the recipe for a perfect evening. On top of it all, the food was fantastic and the wine pairing perfect! I'm excited to try the recipes when I get home. All in all, it was one of our favorite evenings in a favorite trip.

This cooking class is such a wonderful relaxing way to spend an evening in Punta Arenas. Felipe really makes sure to give you an authentic experience and the food is delicious! Class was so much fun I forgot to take photos until half eaten! Highly recommend this class for anyone spending a night in town!

Felipe did such a great job! He explains everything so well. Nothing is rushed and the food is delicious! Highly recommend such a great activity in town. Definitely a hidden gem activity!

Really wonderful cooking class. We learned how to cook a traditional Chilean meal in a home in Punta Arenas. Felipe was very cordial and friendly. He played traditional Chilean music for us while we sipped wine, then provided detailed and helpful cooking instructions. Really appreciated the chance to learn how to make authentic traditional foods. Highly recommend.

Fun experience learning Typical Chilean dishes with Felipe and Mariano. Intimate cooking class — Definitely recommend!!!!!

Great experience learning to cook Empanadas and Pastel de Choclo with Felipe, a local chef, in his family home. A wonderful evening!!

Felipe is a friendly and warm chef, we really enjoyed the evening session with him and the immersive experience of cooking in a traditional Chilean home

It's was a Nice class. Everything was fine. Empanadas and wine it's a really Nice combination. Pastel de choclo and mote con Huesillos too

Excellent experience. Recommended for couples or groups. Culture and gastronomy in the same class. Best of all, they send you an Uber, you travel through the city and everything very safely. Loved it!!.