Quito: Local Home BBQ Class of Andean Flavors

Highlights

• Prepare a traditional Ecuadorian BBQ with a local instructor in a private home
• Learn charcoal grilling techniques and how to make Andean fruit glazes
• Cook and share a complete multi-course barbecue meal in a relaxed setting
• Discover unique local ingredients like sal prieta, tree tomatoes & goldenberries

Description

What makes this activity unique?

Rather than a standard restaurant meal, this class immerses you in the authentic highland barbecue traditions of Ecuador. Hosted in a welcoming local home in Quito, you'll prepare unique recipes alongside an expert instructor using exotic Andean ingredients like goldenberries, tree tomatoes, and sal prieta. The experience combines hands-on grilling techniques, cultural storytelling, traditional beverages adapted to the weather, and a multi-course shared meal in a genuine residential setting.

Join your local instructor in Quito for an immersive 4-hour Ecuadorian BBQ cooking class hosted in a private home. Together you'll prepare a complete menu featuring a traditional lupin bean appetizer, four different grilled meats, classic Andean side dishes, a local fruit dessert, and traditional drinks while learning the techniques that make highland barbecue unique.

Throughout the class, you'll prepare beef, pork ribs, chicken, and shrimp while discovering how each ingredient is enhanced by local marinades and sauces. Your instructor will guide you step by step, sharing practical cooking tips, explaining the origin of highland ingredients, and detailing the role of the weekend asado (barbecue) in Ecuadorian culture.

As the barbecue comes together, enjoy traditional beverages tailored to the day's weather a warm, spiced Canelazo for chilly days or a refreshing Tinto de Verano for sunny afternoons along with water in a relaxed atmosphere. Soft non-alcoholic drinks are available also.

After cooking, sit together to enjoy the complete feast you've prepared while exchanging stories about Quito, Andean cuisine, and everyday local life with your companion, or, if you choose the shared group option, with fellow participants.

Sample Menu:

• Cevichocho
  A traditional vegetarian ceviche made with Andean lupin beans.
• Garden Fresh Salad
• Pork Ribs with Goldenberry BBQ Sauce
  Tender pork ribs basted and grilled in a tangy, sweet sauce made from local Andean goldenberries (uvillas).
• Beef Tenderloin with Chimichurri
  Premium cuts of beef grilled and served with a zesty Ecuadorian cilantro chimichurri.
• Shrimp Skewers with Onion and Pineapple
  Juicy shrimp grilled with sweet chunks of fresh pineapple and crisp red onion to keep the seafood tender.
• Chicken Skewers with Bell Peppers
  Marinated chicken breast seared with charred bell peppers.
• Grilled Sweet Plantain with Cheese and Sal Prieta
  Caramelized ripe plantains topped with fresh cheese and Sal Prieta.
• Grilled Mashed Potatoes with Rosemary
• Smoked Tree Tomato Hot Sauce
  A classic, mildly spicy Ecuadorian condiment (ají de tomate de árbol)
• Naranjilla Cream
  A silky, sweet, and tart dessert made from the exotic naranjilla (lulo) fruit.
• Drinks: Canelazo or Tinto de Verano
  A traditional hot spiced cinnamon and aguardiente cocktail served on cold days, or a refreshing red wine spritzer served on sunny days.
• Bottled Water & Soft Drinks
  Non-alcoholic beverages available also.

Includes

• Hands-on Ecuadorian BBQ cooking class
• Guidence from Local instructor
• All ingredients and cooking equipment
• Complete multi-course meal prepared during the class
• Traditional welcome cocktail (Canelazo or Tinto de Verano)
• Bottled water and soft drinks
• Cultural explanations throughout the experience

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Information

• Please let us know in advance about any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Participants under 18 years old will receive non-alcoholic versions of the welcome beverages. Exact meeting point details will be provided after booking please contact us.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund