5.0 Eat, drink, and be merry

teeleemcgee, June 2026

Excellent experience. Very interactive. You do the cooking, but she guides you. We made so many dishes that were delicious. And the drinks.... Chef's kiss!! Chef Winnie thank you for an awesome time!!

5.0 Cooking with Chef Winnie

Dream03184519397, June 2026

Had an awesome time with Chef Winnie!! She walked us through the steps needed to cook the dishes. Also, taught us the differences between some of the dishes and how they are made in Latin American countries. Would suggest adding this to your trip to Panamá.

5.0 Chilling with Chef Winnie

289quanc, June 2026

Chef Winnie was amazing with sharing information about the different foods and culture. She was patient teaching us the steps for each dish and informing us of all the ingredients. Everything was delicious! We will be back!

5.0 Fun in a Panamanian kitchen

Momofboy2, June 2026

Fun, inviting, lessons. Chef Winnie did a great job patiently teaching Panamanian recipes! They were all delicious!

5.0 Wonderful experience!

dianawZ3302CL, June 2026

This was a great experience! We got to go to a market and learn about traditional foods that are cooked. We also cooked 10 different dishes and got a lesson on proper cooking! It was a fun class and I would highly recommend!

5.0 Cooking class in Panamá

Paola_O, June 2026

The cooking class was absolutely amazing! It was a wonderful experience. It’s a small group and you get to know a little bit about people traveling! Learning about the Panamanian cuisine was great! Absolutely recommend!

5.0 Chef Winnie for the win!

A2483GUstephanief, June 2026

Chef Winnie was amazing!! Super accommodating and funny. Would book again.

5.0 Panamá Cooking class.

Kimberly S, June 2026

It was a fun, interesting and informative cooking experience. Chef Winnie has everyone participate and share in the experience, which makes the class even better.

5.0 Great experience

keris845, June 2026

Great time, enjoyed the experience tremendously. I would definitely book again. Like a family gathering. I enjoyed the food and drinks.

5.0 Fun to the last taste

Seun K, June 2026

Experience is great. We had a great time shift when he was really attentive and funny and answered all of our questions. It was a fantastic experience.

3.0 Everybody’s got make a living…….

Kerry_W, May 2026

Winnie was a very nice French expat making a living teaching tourist how to make a few simple dishes. The food was decent and the experience friendly however it was not very authentic. I have visited Panama many times over 20 years and thought this was a great opportunity to learn to make dishes I had enjoyed. Wrong. Arroz con pollo made with pineapples and no olives, capers or seasonings and with plain white rice mixed into an unseasoned chicken stew with huge chunks of tomatoes. No Mam. Also don’t think for $95 you will get a meal out of this session. You will literally be “cooking” enough to get a spoonful of each dish. You will need dinner after this 4 hr session. The pepper sauce also was unseasoned and basic and not spicy. Literally a couple of peppers blended with vinegar. Thats not how it’s done…. She was nice and the food didn’t taste bad it just wasn’t very Panamanian. Wish course was taught by a native or someone who understood the cuisine better. This was disappointing.

5.0 Great experience in the cooking class

P6521XXpatriciab, May 2026

We had the best time. It was great to have the experience with Winnie as our guide. We loved the relaxing environment, we learned a lot, and overall had a blast. Thank you!

5.0 Yummy evening!

R4872GWkimberlyb, May 2026

Lovely evening! Winnie was a gracious host and even as a seasoned cook, I picked up several new tips! Especially appreciated learning about the Panamanian foods and cooking styles. We had a couple of vegetarians in our group and she easily accommodated them. Great time!

5.0 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

jacobmF2510YS, May 2026

Amazing !! Food was great and Winnie was fabulous.

5.0 Super fun/ nice and relaxing evening

Beer0172, May 2026

We had a super fun experience during the cooking class! We were only with winnie because no other people had signed up. We had a super relaxed conversation and it was well explained what we were going to make / do. We started with a delicious mojito and then went to all the other dishes. You do the vast majority of it all yourself. Nice to make everything yourself and then be able to taste😁 At the end you will be forwarded all the recipes and you can make them again at home. We definitely recommend this cooking class! Thanks winnie🙋🏽‍♂️

5.0 Panamanian Cooking Class with Chef Winnie

GoPlaces32387604376, May 2026

OMG....you must do this cooking class if you are visiting Panamá. Chef Winnie is the absolute best. She taught us 10 recipes. It was so fun and the food was amazing. There was great conversation and her guidance and knowledge were absolutely amazing! She was so patient and so attentive and went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and all of our questions were answered. Once again, this is a must do, if you are visiting Panamá! I promise, you will NOT be disappointed! Thanks Chef Winnie! We can't wait to cook these recipes for our families when we return home! Khim and Terrance

5.0 Fun experience

Gail_B, April 2026

We met a lot of good people and made some simple but delicious meals. The chef was funny, knowledgeable and able to help us successfully through the process. The highlight was eating what we made. I highly suggest taking this class.

5.0 Panama cooking class

Kimbob94, April 2026

Chef Winnie was so knowledgeable and accommodating. Everyone in the class got to help and she made it fun. Would highly recommend!

5.0 Very enjoyable

Y7241EEleannes, April 2026

Great class. Love the selections and can’t wait to try the recipes at home.

5.0 Cooking!

Odjian M, April 2026

Food was amazing! I definitely recommend!

5.0 I love it

Roving03931364232, April 2026

Unique experience . The chief didactic , cordial .

5.0 Wonderful experience

846ricb, April 2026

Such a wonderful experience. Chef Winnie was exceptional, taught us to make wonderful dishes and they all tasted great. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to learn how to cook Panamanian meals.

5.0 Great course

Claire D, April 2026

Great cooking class with Winnie, we made several dishes, it was very good. Thank you, Winnie.

5.0 Chef Winnie was sweet and a knowledgeable chef!

Voyage64564291284, April 2026

Chef Winnie was very welcoming and a great teacher. She shows you how to do something and then has you finish the process. All the recipes she showed us were delicious. We will definitely be making them at home.

5.0 A must do!

Trek788813, April 2026

This was a beautiful experience! We prepared 10 dishes. Everything was extremely delicious and easy tobmake!

5.0 Great Fun and Fantastic Meal!!!

Shannon_C, April 2026

What a fun night!! I highly recommend this experience to anyone traveling to Panama City! It made for a truly memorable experience and is great for a solo traveler, couples or larger groups. Our chef, Winnie, created a relaxed, environment in which to learn and make new friends. She is a wonderfully skilled chef and instructor - encouraging questions and full, hands-on participation and made the lesson interesting for novices and seasoned cooks alike. The menu was varied and included savory and sweet traditional Panamanian dishes and beverages. And the resulting meal was incredible!! Winnie's guidance made me feel like I could really make these dishes on my own when I got home. And she sends everyone the recipes after the class so you can impress your friends back home. One thing I would do is have a little snack before you go. I did, based on another review, and it's a good tip. It's hard not to get hungry preparing all this amazing food. I would do this again in a heartbeat!!

5.0 Cozy, hospitable, accommodating, and delicious!

Bobby W, April 2026

Chef Winnie was so friendly and informative. We loved our experience and would recommend it for other couples or families!

4.0 Good food

amirp611, March 2026

I enjoyed that not only I was able to eat the food I learned how to make so now I can enjoy more of this delicious food.

5.0 Great Food & Good Times

Crystal_H, March 2026

Chef Winnie was great! We had a fun time learning new recipes and getting to try the food. Definitely some recipes I will be making at home again! I would highly recommend this class

5.0 4h cooking class

Departure05405660971, March 2026

Winnie such a beautiful soul, Great experience overall, she was very informative, and food came out great took the left overs with me eh eh eh

5.0 Delicious

KaiMyers97, March 2026

Such an amazing cooking class with Chef Winnie. The food was delicious and the class was informative. Thank you Winnie for opening your home to us and teaching us how to make authentic Panamanian dishes. I can’t wait to cook what I learned when I return home.

5.0 Definitely a must

Kristina M, March 2026

I visited Winnie in her home for the cooking class and had the best time. We had a group of 5 and it was the perfect size. We had such a great time. Winnie was super informative and friendly. I would highly recommend.

5.0 Felt like home—Chef Winnie made our Panama trip extra memorable.

Ava_F, March 2026

My two friends and I took a girls’ trip to Panama City and attended Chef Winnie’s cooking class on our first full day and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Chef Winnie welcomed us into her home and offered so much more than just a cooking class. She shared her experience as an expat in Panama, the culinary lessons she’s learned from her Panamanian friends, and meaningful historical context about the country and its cuisine. She was incredibly warm and welcoming, and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. She also created such a comfortable and intimate atmosphere that made the entire experience feel personal and special. It truly felt like we were spending time with a friend rather than attending a class. It was also a refreshing change of scenery from being in the city—her home is beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by lush greenery. The entire experience was thoughtful, immersive, and something we’ll remember long after our trip. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Panama!

5.0 Fantastic Way to Eat Local

FloridaScubaDiver, March 2026

Chef Winnie guided us through creating a full meal from snacks to starters to mains and desserts. Everyone cut and cooked, everyone laughed and shared in the fun, and of course, everyone ate well! Winnie hosted us in her home which made the experience even more intimate and real. This is a must do when in Panama City!!

5.0 Fabulous day of learning Panamanian foods!

lwebbfsu1, March 2026

Very interactive and enjoyable afternoon cooking with Chef Winnie! 5 different recipes of Panamanian flavors! Highly recommend!

5.0 Good time

Dee_B, March 2026

Good experience, comfortable in tayna’s house. Very friendly, good food and drink. Highly recommend.

5.0 Highly Recommended

benjaminrI5703WA, March 2026

It was Awesome! Winnie was so nice and welcoming and it was great to talk to other travelers about what they did and what to do next!

5.0 Dinner party with Chef Winnie and new friends

justineb476, March 2026

Chef Winnie was very personable, patient, and entertaining. The food was wonderful and we were a class of 12 and it was perfect. Definitely recommend , and we did alot of things, so this was really nice and meet new friends.

5.0 Great cooking class with cool people

Tyrone S, March 2026

Chef Winnie was excellent very accommodating. We were able to talk and have a great time.

5.0 Chef winning scores big time!

Steven D, March 2026

Chef Winnie was very nice. Her French background showed in her flair for hosting and attention to detail in cooking for us. Seemingly simple dishes were beautifully prepared and required more thought than I would’ve imagined. Everybody participated; it was a lot of fun; and obviously delicious. We washed everything down with Mojitos, though hardly anybody fell asleep. It was so entertaining. We would definitely recommend chef winnie to anybody that wants a great culinary experience.

5.0 Authentic Culinary Experience

776latoyab, March 2026

Chef Winnie was amazing. We made authentic Panamanian food and she gave us the history behind each dish. We were a small group and we got to take our time..would def do it again and recommend.

5.0 Night of cooking and laughing

L7068DMrandyb, March 2026

I would highly recommend. Tanya was super friendly and full of information. This was a unique experience of local foods and cooking. We had an amazing group of people which just added another level of fun to the evening. Food and drinks were delicious and bountiful. Tanya’s directions and communication were very clear. I will remember this experience and try these recipes at home they were so good and beginner friendly! Thank you Tanya!

5.0 Very fun experience.

359chavezr, March 2026

My group of 9 people had the most fun cooking with chef Winnie . She was such a breath of fresh air . Very funny and knowledgeable. And the food came out amazing .

5.0 Group Trip

dirip2026, March 2026

This experience was so much fun, thank you so much Winey!

5.0 My soul needed this

samanthabR6386EF, March 2026

Just wrapped up this AMAZING experience with Chef Winnie. It is worth every penny. She is so welcoming and warm and funny! We all felt so comfortable, she gave great directions and it was like cooking with a friend. Highly recommend. The food we cooked was delicious and I cannot wait to replicate this meal at home. Let’s not forget about bottomless mojitos! What an amazing time, the time flew bc we have so much fun!

5.0 Amazing experience

573josec, March 2026

We had a great time with Chef Winnie and we made many delicious recipes with her. The drinks set off the mood and we enjoyed the process and atmosphere. Would do again.

5.0 Great chef Winnie

keronb74, March 2026

Chef Winnie was amazing. Very kind and funny. Lots of sense of humor. Dishes were simple yet amazing. Highly recommended.

5.0 Awesome time!

gened793, March 2026

AMAZING!!! So much great food and one of the best experiences we’ve had in Panama!!! BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE!

5.0 Triple A+

troye878, March 2026

Chef Winnie is the best. The food selection is simple, but incredible. Highly recommend spending an evening with this gem!

5.0 Wonderful time at the cookie class!

162elyseb, February 2026

Winnie was so wonderful! We had such a great time learning how to cook, and she was generous and had some great tips to use at home! We will Definitely come back when we are back in Panama! Highly recommend!