The 6 Cooking Classes in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

1.Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $60Our pick

At Somerset Olympia Makati, Chyl leads a two-hour Filipino cooking class built around meryenda, the country’s beloved snack tradition. You’ll prepare noodles, savory spring rolls, and sweet treats at an individual station, then eat what you make with a nonalcoholic drink.

“We had a wonderful afternoon with Chyl (pronounced Chill - what a cool name!). We cooked 3 dishes. Chyl is very informative and patient. Gave us a great insight into the local cuisine. Would definitely recommend it if you have any interest in food.”

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2.Hands on Manila Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

In a small, wheelchair-accessible class led in English by Chyl, you will prepare three Filipino favorites: pancit noodles, lumpia spring rolls, and sweet turon. The two-hour session includes equipment, ingredients, and a nonalcoholic drink, with time to eat what you cook.

“A really fun 2 hours of cooking (and eating) that is good for both beginner and knowledgeable cooks! The staff greeted us with cold lemonade, very welcome in the Manila weather. We each got our own table with the complete set of ingredients and utensils to make 2 savory snacks and one dessert. Chyl, our instructor, gently guided us on what to do, covering the preparation of ingredients, the actual cooking, and even providing history and trivia about the dishes we were preparing. They had a good selection of recipes that are hard to mess up so that we all felt like competent cooks in the end - definitely things…”

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3.Private Filipino cooking class in a local Manila Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $90

Meet Isi in her Manila home for a private three-hour Filipino cooking experience. Pick calamansi and lemongrass from her garden, prepare family recipes by hand or watch a demonstration, then sit down for lunch or dinner with beer.

“Isi was a wonderful hostess and taught me how wo make 3 different dishes. I go real hands on experience in her beautiful home. I highly recommend taking this class as it was fun, tasty, and educational.”

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4.Private Market Tour and Filipino Cooking Class in Manila with Isi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $120

Meet Isi in Taguig for a private market visit and four-and-a-half-hour Filipino cooking experience. Choose hands-on cooking or watch her prepare family recipes, then eat together at her home with beer and a dessert such as calamansi pie.

“The whole experience was amazing : sourcing the ingredients from the market, the host and the food! Isi exceeded expectations!”

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5.Private Filipino Cooking Class in the Heart of Manila,Makati City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $110

Join Cinty, a certified nutritionist and wellness chef, in her Makati home kitchen for a private three-hour Filipino cooking class. Prepare two dishes, learn about local ingredients, and enjoy your meal with beer or wine. Add a guided visit to Guadalupe public market for a more hands-on experience.

“The Chef provides history and details about the ingredients, and I recommend including the trip to the market as part of the experience. I felt welcomed in her kitchen. I learned a lot about Filipino dishes and how to prepare them, and the detRead more”

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6.Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $109

At Hadsan Cove Resort in Lapu-Lapu City, Lorelie Kalalang Ledesma guides you through Filipino cooking with bamboo, charcoal, chicken, seafood, native salad, hanging rice, and fruit dessert. The four-hour private class includes lunch, drinks, cooking gear, recipes, photos, and time to swim.

“This is an experience you do not want to miss. Our guide, Lerelei, was excellent, and the food was absolutely outstanding. Lot of fun cooking and you get to take a swim while the food is cooking in the bamboo.”

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