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Host: Annette & Aurora

Miami, FL, United States

USD
$199 per person

Miami Cuban Cooking Class in Little Havana

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Annette & Aurora

Annette and her mother Aurora host an authentic Cuban cooking class in their home in Little Havana, Miami. Annette, a Miami native, has worked in the travel industry for more than 20 years as a guide, tour director, and travel advisor, leading groups across Europe and around the world. After years of designing international itineraries through her travel agency, Annette began offering a Cuban cooking experience in Miami during the pandemic, creating a way for travelers to connect with culture through food when international travel paused. Aurora moved from Cuba to Miami at age nine and grew up in Little Havana, where she learned traditional Cuban cooking from family members and the local community. Together, Annette and Aurora share family recipes, stories of Cuban heritage, and the flavors of home cooking in a welcoming environment. When Annette is not available, Aurora hosts alongside a close family friend who shares the same passion for Cuban cuisine and hospitality.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (6-12 guests) Step into Annette and Aurora’s welcoming Little Havana home for a private and authentic Cuban cooking class in Miami that blends food, culture, and storytelling. Begin with tropical sangria and Cuban finger foods while learning about Aurora’s childhood in Cuba and the cultural roots of Cuban cuisine, influenced by Spanish, African, and Caribbean traditions. During this hands-on experience, prepare classic dishes like crispy tostones and ropa vieja, along with refreshing mojitos (unlimited!) made from scratch. Then sit down together to enjoy a family-style Cuban meal featuring yuca, salad, Cuban bread, slow-cooked beans, and dessert, followed by Cuban coffee. To reflect traditional home cooking, certain elements of the meal like the beans and dessert are traditionally prepared in advance using time-honored techniques. You’ll leave with recipes, a small gift, and a deeper understanding of Cuban culture and culinary traditions in Little Havana. Ideal for families, corporate team-building events, or bachelorette parties, this Little Havana cooking class offers a memorable way to connect with Miami’s Cuban culture and cuisine.Your host is happy to accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free, and kosher dietary needs. Vegan menus are more limited, so unfortunately this experience may not be suitable for vegan guests.

Notes: Special cancellation policy: Because this experience involves advance planning and travel by your host, a 1 week cancellation policy applies. We kindly ask that cancellations be made at least 1 week before the experience date for a full refund minus a small service fee. Cancellations within 1 week of the experience are nonrefundable. This experience requires a minimum of six guests, or payment equivalent to six guests if your group is smaller.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Tropical sangria | welcome drink
  • Cuban appetizers | croquettes, empanadas, and pastries
  • Tostones | fried green plantains
  • Ropa vieja | slow cooked shredded beef (or a chicken, vegetarian or pescatarian option)
  • Yuca con mojo, Cuban beans, Cuban bread or rice, and salad | traditional sides (beans prepared in advance using traditional methods)
  • Traditional Cuban dessert | homemade dessert prepared in advance
  • Mojitos | classic Cuban cocktail made during the class (unlimited with the meal)
  • Cuban coffee | traditional Cuban coffee

Annette & Aurora

$199 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 6+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered Not offered $199
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 6+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered Not offered $199
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-3:00pm 3:00pm-7:00pm

Meet Annette & Aurora

Annette and her mother Aurora host an authentic Cuban cooking class in their home in Little Havana, Miami. Annette, a Miami native, has worked in the travel industry for more than 20 years as a guide, tour director, and travel advisor, leading groups across Europe and around the world. After years of designing international itineraries through her travel agency, Annette began offering a Cuban cooking experience in Miami during the pandemic, creating a way for travelers to connect with culture through food when international travel paused. Aurora moved from Cuba to Miami at age nine and grew up in Little Havana, where she learned traditional Cuban cooking from family members and the local community. Together, Annette and Aurora share family recipes, stories of Cuban heritage, and the flavors of home cooking in a welcoming environment. When Annette is not available, Aurora hosts alongside a close family friend who shares the same passion for Cuban cuisine and hospitality.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (6-12 guests) Step into Annette and Aurora’s welcoming Little Havana home for a private and authentic Cuban cooking class in Miami that blends food, culture, and storytelling. Begin with tropical sangria and Cuban finger foods while learning about Aurora’s childhood in Cuba and the cultural roots of Cuban cuisine, influenced by Spanish, African, and Caribbean traditions. During this hands-on experience, prepare classic dishes like crispy tostones and ropa vieja, along with refreshing mojitos (unlimited!) made from scratch. Then sit down together to enjoy a family-style Cuban meal featuring yuca, salad, Cuban bread, slow-cooked beans, and dessert, followed by Cuban coffee. To reflect traditional home cooking, certain elements of the meal like the beans and dessert are traditionally prepared in advance using time-honored techniques. You’ll leave with recipes, a small gift, and a deeper understanding of Cuban culture and culinary traditions in Little Havana. Ideal for families, corporate team-building events, or bachelorette parties, this Little Havana cooking class offers a memorable way to connect with Miami’s Cuban culture and cuisine.Your host is happy to accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free, and kosher dietary needs. Vegan menus are more limited, so unfortunately this experience may not be suitable for vegan guests.

Notes: Special cancellation policy: Because this experience involves advance planning and travel by your host, a 1 week cancellation policy applies. We kindly ask that cancellations be made at least 1 week before the experience date for a full refund minus a small service fee. Cancellations within 1 week of the experience are nonrefundable. This experience requires a minimum of six guests, or payment equivalent to six guests if your group is smaller.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Tropical sangria | welcome drink
  • Cuban appetizers | croquettes, empanadas, and pastries
  • Tostones | fried green plantains
  • Ropa vieja | slow cooked shredded beef (or a chicken, vegetarian or pescatarian option)
  • Yuca con mojo, Cuban beans, Cuban bread or rice, and salad | traditional sides (beans prepared in advance using traditional methods)
  • Traditional Cuban dessert | homemade dessert prepared in advance
  • Mojitos | classic Cuban cocktail made during the class (unlimited with the meal)
  • Cuban coffee | traditional Cuban coffee
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 6+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered Not offered $199
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 6+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered Not offered $199
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-3:00pm 3:00pm-7:00pm
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