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Guests preparing traditional Chilean food during a hands-on experience in Punta Arenas
Chilean Cooking Class · Punta Arenas

Cook Chile.
Experience Patagonia.

Step inside a local home and experience Chile through the food we grew up with — cooking, wine, stories and conversation in a small, personal setting.

Everything is taken care of, including private pickup and return.

2.5 hSmall groups100% hands-onChilean wine
Book direct at least 48 hours ahead and save 20%
Direct booking rateUS$96US$120per guest
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12 maximum guests per standard departure
Authentic local food experience

Chilean Cooking Class in Punta Arenas

Cook three traditional Chilean recipes from scratch, enjoy Chilean wine and discover the stories behind the food in a small, welcoming local setting. Private pickup and return in Punta Arenas are included.

The flagship experience

More than a cooking class

A few hours to cook, eat, drink and experience Chile with the people who live here. The recipes are the starting point; the experience is the table, the stories and the connection.

Local hosts welcoming guests at La Oveja Experiences
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A local home

Not a restaurant demonstration or a cooking-school classroom. You are welcomed into a real local setting.

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Cook it yourself

Prepare empanadas de pino, pastel de choclo and mote con huesillos from scratch — this is fully hands-on.

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Food with a story

Discover the traditions, ingredients and everyday culture behind some of Chile's most iconic dishes.

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Wine & conversation

Enjoy Chilean wine while sharing the table, stories and conversation with your local hosts.

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Small by design

Personal attention, room to participate and enough time to actually talk, cook and enjoy the experience.

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From your door and back

Private pickup and return are included. No taxis, meeting points or logistics to arrange.

Guest proof
“This was one of the great travel experiences we've ever had… more intriguing conversations than any cruise ship excursion. Plus, the food was stellar!”
Rick · United States · Verified booking
More verified guest feedback is available on GetYourGuide, Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beyond sightseeing

A different way to experience Punta Arenas

Patagonia is usually experienced through landscapes. We invite you to experience it around the table — cooking in a local home, discovering Chilean traditions and sharing food and wine with the people who live at the end of the world.

Traditional Chilean food served during a La Oveja experience
After the table

Take a little Chile home with you

Keep cooking Chilean food at home with our recipe book and interactive cooking passport.

Explore the recipes and interactive passport at your own pace. The class takes about 2½ hours; please allow extra time for pickup and return.
From our corner of Magallanes

A local guide for the time around your trip

A cruise stop, a day after Torres del Paine, or a meal before Antarctica: explore practical stories and ideas from Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales.

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The Strait of Magellan seen from Punta Arenas
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Choose your experience

Start with our flagship — or explore another side of Chile

All experiences are available for small groups and private bookings. Hotel or cruise-port pickup and return transportation are arranged for every reservation.

20%off when booking direct at least 48 hours ahead
100%refund with cancellation 24+ hours before
↔private pickup & return included
Chilean cooking class
FLAGSHIP2.5 h

Chilean Cooking Class + Wine

Make empanadas de pino, pastel de choclo and mote con huesillos from scratch in a welcoming local home setting, paired with Chilean wine.

  • 100% hands-on cooking
  • Recipes sent after the class
  • Private round-trip transportation
Public rateUS$120US$96 / person · 48+ hours ahead
CULTURE1.5 h

Cueca, Wine & Empanadas

A compact, cruise-friendly immersion in Chile's national dance: enjoy a live cueca presentation, learn the basic steps, and share empanadas and Chilean wine.

  • Live cueca experience + participation
  • Empanadas & Chilean wine included
  • Private round-trip transportation
Public rateUS$75US$60 / person · 48+ hours ahead
PREMIUM~2 h

Premium Chilean Wine Tasting + Magallanes Pairings

A curated tasting of Chilean wines paired with seasonal local products from Magallanes, designed as an intimate premium experience.

  • Guided Chilean wine tasting
  • Seasonal local food pairings
  • Private round-trip transportation
Public rateUS$175US$140 / person · 48+ hours ahead
Before you book

Chilean Cooking Class FAQ

What will we cook?

We will prepare empanadas de pino, pastel de choclo and mote con huesillos, with step-by-step guidance. Chilean wine is included.

Do I need cooking experience?

No. The class welcomes all experience levels. We guide you through the preparation so you can take part and enjoy it.

How long does the experience take?

The cooking class lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Transfer time is planned separately when we arrange your booking.

Can I join during a cruise stop?

Yes, when your time ashore allows it. Tell us your ship's name, the date, when you expect to be ashore and your all-aboard time. Before confirming, we check with you that the class and transfers fit your stop.

Is there a fixed start time?

We can arrange the start around class availability and your group's or ship's schedule. We agree the final time with you; a requested time is not confirmed until you receive our reply.

Where will you pick us up and drop us off?

Pickup and return within Punta Arenas are included. We agree the exact meeting point with you, either at your accommodation or at an accessible location near the port. We send the details when confirming.

Where is the class held?

In a residential setting in Punta Arenas, in a home kitchen or a private quincho-style cooking space, depending on the group. We confirm the location together with your pickup.

Can I book for one person? Is the class private?

You can book for one person, subject to availability. Our standard group accommodates up to 12 participants. An individual booking does not make the class private; please contact us if you would like an exclusive experience.

Can I book on the same day?

For a same-day booking, contact us before using checkout. We first confirm space, ingredients, hosts, transport and timing, then tell you how to reserve.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements? Can children join?

Please tell us in advance about allergies, dietary requirements and children's ages. We will confirm what we can accommodate before you book. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

Which languages are available?

We offer Spanish and English. Tell us your preferred language so we can confirm the team's availability when arranging your class.

How can I book if my phone has no internet?

Our team can show you photos and information on their phone and help check availability. We will agree how you can receive confirmation and the practical details. The QR code opens our website when you have an internet connection.

Will I receive the recipes?

Yes. We share our digital recipe book so you can cook the dishes again at home.

What if I need to cancel?

Our website offers a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours in advance. For later cancellations or changes to your ship's arrival, please contact us promptly so we can review your situation and booking terms. If you booked through a platform, also check the conditions attached to that booking.

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Choose your date and we take care of the rest — including pickup and return transportation.

Arriving by cruise or booking today? Message us first so we can confirm the class time and pickup before you pay. WhatsApp →

1Your experience
Chilean Cooking Class + Wine

More than 12 guests? Contact us — larger partner/private groups can be arranged.

2Contact details
3Pickup & return
Estimated totalUS$96
20% advance direct-booking benefit applied. PayPal checkout is in USD. For the cooking class, the per-person price shown on PayPal matches the rate above.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience · 100% refund.

Your booking details are saved before payment opens. La Oveja never receives your card number.

Why book direct?

🚗Door-to-doorPrivate pickup & return included
💬Direct supportWhatsApp with the local team
👥Private groupsFlexible options for couples & groups
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