Private Chef-House Tequila Cooking

Mexican cooking, tequila & mezcal experience

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4 hours, free cancellation.

from $269

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Lara&Luca Playa del Carmen
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Soul Experiences Mexico

Overview

This four-hour experience from Soul Experiences Mexico is built around Mexican cooking and paired tequila and mezcal, starting mid-morning in Playacar. Guests meet at Lara & Luca Restaurant, a spot with private parking for anyone arriving by car, and the whole thing wraps up back at the same address. There is no hotel pickup, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point.

The food is the centerpiece. Lunch covers a ceviche timbale layered with mango, avocado and sweet potato, followed by fish and shrimp in achiote wrapped in banana leaf with a mushroom stuffing. Dessert is flamed bananas in eggnog sauce with ice cream. A guide leads the session, and tequila and mezcal feature in the experience's title, though the included list only confirms the meal, water, guide and vehicle.

The group caps at 14 travellers, bottled water is provided per person, and an air-conditioned vehicle is listed as included. It is not wheelchair accessible, so anyone with mobility constraints should factor that in before booking.

What's Included

Included

Bottled water (A complimentary bottle of water x person)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (Ceviche timbale with layers of mango, avocado and sweet potato
Guide

Not Included

Gratuities for chefs are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service

Itinerary

Meet at Lara & LucaArrive at Lara & Luca Restaurant in Playacar, the starting point. Private parking is available, and guests can wait inside in the air conditioning.
Cooking session beginsThe start time listed is 09:30. The experience lasts 4 hours.
Prepared lunchThe included lunch covers the ceviche timbale, the banana leaf fish and shrimp, and flamed bananas with ice cream.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at Lara & Luca Restaurant. Total duration is 4 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this cooking and tasting session.

Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport to Lara & Luca Restaurant in Playacar. Private parking is available for drivers, and the meeting point is near public transportation. Arriving a little early is easy since you can wait inside the restaurant.
Start time. The listed start is 09:30. Cut-off times for cancellations and changes are based on local time in Playa del Carmen.
Group size. The experience takes a maximum of 14 travellers. That keeps the cooking session manageable, though it is not a one-to-one private class.
Food and drink. Lunch and a bottle of water per person are included. The menu is set: ceviche timbale, banana leaf fish and shrimp, and flamed bananas with ice cream. Gratuities for the chefs are not included and are optional.
Mobility. The listing states the experience is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed, which is worth knowing for anyone travelling with one.
Confirmation. Confirmation is received at the time of booking. Keep it handy, since the meeting instructions point to a specific restaurant address in Playacar.

Common issues. The main limitation is logistics: hotel pickup is not included, and the venue is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers arrange their own arrival and anyone with mobility needs should think carefully. The experience also requires a minimum number of travellers; if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, with a different date, a different experience, or a full refund offered. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 09:30 start are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. Gratuities for the chefs are extra and optional.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers lunch, a bottle of water per person, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide. Tequila and mezcal appear in the experience's title, but the included list does not itemise separate tastings, so check the booking page if that matters to you. Gratuities for the chefs are optional and not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup is listed as not included. Guests meet at Lara & Luca Restaurant in Playacar, where private parking is available, and the location is near public transportation.

What Food Is Served?

Lunch is a set menu: a ceviche timbale layered with mango, avocado and sweet potato, fish and shrimp in achiote wrapped in banana leaf stuffed with mushrooms, and flamed bananas in eggnog sauce served with ice cream. Dessert comes with ice cream as.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or Families?

The listing states the experience is not wheelchair accessible, so it is not suitable for wheelchair users. Service animals are allowed. Families should note the group maximum is 14 travellers; the listing does not state a specific age policy, so check the booking page for children.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 09:30 start for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund, and changes are not accepted. If the minimum number of travellers is not met and the operator cancels, you get a choice of a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list. Water is provided, and lunch is included, so the main thing to sort out is a way to get yourself to Lara & Luca Restaurant in Playacar by the 09:30 start. Gratuities for the chefs are optional if you wish to leave something for their knowledge and service.