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Private Filipino cooking class in a local Manila Home

Location Luzon, Philippines
$115
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This authentic cooking class experience is a true glimpse into the Filipino culture and cuisine with a warm and friendly local, in her home in Taguig, Metro Manila. In her home kitchen learn to prepare Filipino family recipes that have been passed down through generations. After cooking, you will sit down and share the meal you helped prepare at Isi's dining table in her home. Your meal will include dishes such as ensaladang pako (local fern salad in a calamansi and raw honey dressing), grilled shrimp in a cilantro chimichurri (an Isi creation), ginataang kalabasa at sitaw (squash and green beans in a coconut milk stew), mechado (soy marinated beef, cooked in an onion and tomato sauce) or inihaw na baboy (grilled pork chops) followed by homemade calamansi pie for dessert.

Cooking + lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Private Filipino cooking class with your host Isi
  • Lunch or Dinner
  • Beer
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
Meet your host Isi at her apartment. Please allot enough time to get to Isi's home in Taguig, Metro Manila, especially during heavy traffic times. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation
Return details
Meet your host Isi at her apartment. Please allot enough time to get to Isi's home in Taguig, Metro Manila, especially during heavy traffic times. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation

Join Isi in her Manila apartment kitchen for an authentic cooking class and discover the bold flavors of Filipino cuisine. Learn to cook traditional dishes using ingredients like calamansi, garlic, chilies, coconut milk, and fish sauce. During this intimate cooking class in Manila, Isi will share family recipes passed down through generations. You can choose between a hands-on cooking lesson or a cooking demonstration. After your two-hour cooking experience, sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare while hearing stories about Filipino food and culture.

If you select the optional market tour, visit a lively open-air market where Isi will introduce you to seasonal produce and local specialties.

With nearly 20 years of experience in recipe development, food styling, and Filipino food businesses, Isi is passionate about sharing authentic Filipino cooking and hospitality with guests.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please note this is not a professional cooking class, rather an insider glimpse into Filipino culture and cuisine with a local expert cook in her home
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Filipino cooking class in a local Manila Home

    Location Luzon, Philippines
    $115
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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