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"We have eaten our way through Lima learning how to cook ceviche and lomo saltado in the most authentic way possible which is inside a local’s kitchen in their own home. Choji made us feel welcomed and has so much love and passion for his art. We had 4 kids with us and they all loved preparing each dish and so much as eating it. We also went on a food tour with our favorite guide, Choji, who took us to local spots we would have never discovered on our own . ❤️ing Peru, it’s good and people and Choji has a lot to do with it. We would recommend him to anyone from any country! "

"Had a great time learning how to surf from Richard. He did a great job explaining the ins and outs of surfing and making sure we had sufficient practice before getting in the water. Really enjoyed the videos and pictures he sent of the day after as well!"

"My partner and I had an amazing valentines day lesson. Alfonso was very accommodating and an expert teacher. I would recommend this to anyone that is interested in Peruvian food!"

"I purchased the cooking lesson as an anniversary gift for my wife & I and we couldn't be happier with the whole experience! Choji began the lesson by giving us some insight into the culinary history of Peru and the dishes we were cooking. Choji was a great host and a great chef, and was able to provide us with direction if we had to make substitutions for a couple of the recipes. He walked us through each of the dishes, explaining some tips and tricks to making them. We were exposed to some dishes we hadn't heard of previously, and will definitely be using the recipes from the lesson again. The food was INCREDIBLE -- once the lesson was over and our dinner was prepared we sat down to enjoy our authentic Peruvian dinner. Everything tasted great and was cooked perfectly thanks to Choji's instruction. Choji did a great job at guiding us the whole way through, and I couldn't recommend the whole experience more! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience, a unique gift idea, or anyone looking to gain some insight into Peruvian cuisine."

"I booked this tour as part of my birthday week celebration. For one thing, I love how the virtual aspect of the tour made it possible to do something fun with my family on the other side of the US. To make everything even better, Choji made this cooking class so special and fun. He picked a perfect menu which had us happily groaning and contentedly full from the comida rica. His patient teaching style helped each of us make a fantastic meal regardless of our respective skill levels. Throughout the lesson we also enjoyed learning about the history of each dish and their ties to Lima and Peru in general. The whole tour was very comprehensive with no shortage of fun and appreciation for food. I highly recommend Choji’s tour to everyone especially while we’re waiting for travel to reopen!!"

"Our little group had an amazing time with Choji. He is highly knowledgeable, extremely patient, well organised and he adapted from the very beginning to the various levels of kooking experiences we are having. Both of the recipes were stunning, even though he didn't have an easy task since part of our group are vegetarian and we have a couple of allergies also. The ingredients were easy to find even in Denmark. We loved the stories about local habits, Peruvian history and also about his origin. Choji is really personable, friendly, and helpful, so I highly recommend having him as a guide in Peruvian cuisine. :) "

"We booked this experience as a gift for our friends that moved recently to a different country. This experience has been more than perfect, specially during COVID times: have an online catch up together, learn about Peruvian culinary history and put in place all our cooking abilities! We had a great feeling that we were traveling to Lima and cooking together at Choji's kitchen. We truly enjoyed the whole session, from the background of the dishes we were preparing, to the great tips that Choji shared regarding ingredients. The recipes were simply AMAZING, we enjoyed preparing them a lot, will certainly prepare these dishes many times in the future. We would totally recommend this experience with Choji, it was a pleasure and super fun!!"

"Choji has plenty of knowledge about the food, great preparation tips and was really friendly and super helpful. He is really organized and the 2 hours went super quickly. Lots of fun! Highly recommend!"

"I booked this experience last minute because our anniversary plans fell through. Since my boyfriend’s trip to Peru got canceled due to the pandemic, I decided to bring him a bit of Peru virtually, and we were not disappointed. This was our first virtual WithLocals experience and it was amazing! Choji is so friendly, warm, and enthusiastic. He provided information about the dishes we cooked, and patiently guided us on how to prepare each dish. It was fun to chat about his amazing country and get insight into the local cities and activities to check out for when we do visit. We highly recommend booking an experience with Choji! We were blown away by the food too, so delicious! "

"My friends and I had an amazing evening with Choji! He was incredibly knowledgeable, easygoing, and broke down the recipes easily for all levels of cooks. I loved all the contextual tidbits he talked about throughout the class about Peru, his own background, how the flavors reflect Peruvian tastes and why, and more. The meal itself was delicious. Can't wait to make that ceviche and spicy potato cake again! I would HIGHLY recommend Choji's class to anyone interested in learning more about Peru and Peruvian food!"