Frequently asked questions

Cookin' Vallarta runs hands-on classes in five destinations: Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, Playa del Carmen and Cancún. Classes are held in the chefs' own homes or in dedicated culinary spaces, and the exact meeting point is sent with your booking confirmation. In Puerto Vallarta the meeting point is a short walk from the cruise terminal; in Cabo San Lucas it is five minutes from the Marina.

Classes run between 2 and 4.5 hours depending on the experience. The Puerto Vallarta market tour and class with Chef Enrique takes about 4 hours; Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo run 4.5 hours including the market walk; Playa del Carmen is 3 hours and Cancún 3.5 hours.

No. Every class is built for beginners and experienced cooks alike. Chefs demonstrate each step and then cook it with you, from pressing tortillas to building a salsa in the molcajete.

Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and pescatarian menus are prepared at no extra cost — tell us when you book so the shopping list is ready. Our kitchens are not kosher or halal certified.

Public classes are fully refundable when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, and you can move your date yourself from your booking under "Change booking". Private classes and events require 72 hours' notice for a refund.

There is a central meeting point for most classes, and transport to it is not included. The exception is Puerto Vallarta: when your group books all 8 seats of Chef Enrique's class, complimentary round-trip hotel transport is included. Private villa classes bring the chefs to you instead.

Private classes start at 4 adults in every destination, with villa formats from 6. Email groups@cookinvallarta.com or call +52 322 171 7854 and we will confirm the format, menu and per-person rate for your dates.

Yes, with an adult. Children aged 6 and over can join the Cabo San Lucas and Nuevo Vallarta classes; other destinations welcome all ages with adult supervision.

Every class is taught in English and Spanish.

No. Gratuities are not included in the price; 15% of the per-person rate is the customary amount if you were happy with the experience.

Yes, through our sister company Juan More Taco Tours, which runs food-walking tours in Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. See juanmoretacotours.com.