09/07/2026
*Cook like a local – From market to table – An Incredible insider experience!!*
July 23 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ready to experience Panama like a local? 🤪
Join us for a hands-on, flavor-packed culinary adventure in the heart of Casco Viejo.
This is not a quick tourist demo - we go choose ingredients at a local market, learn to choose like a local and then head back for a cooking and feasting session! Like none other! 😅
This is a true Market-to-Table *Panamanian experience* — an *immersive* journey through food, culture, local history, community, and unforgettable flavors. Led by a* Professional Local Chef & Business Owner*, you’ll experience Panama through the people, ingredients, stories, and recipes that locals actually love.
__One unforgettable incredible afternoon. Three unforgettable chapters.
4-6 FULL hours of immersion. Are you ready!?!?__
*ON THE MENU*
*Starter*
🐟 *Traditional Bacalao Fish Fritters with Marmalade*
Golden, crispy salt cod fritters made from scratch with the perfect balance of savory flavor and a touch of sweetness from a vibrant local-style marmalade pairing. Some of you tasted this at our last new members dinner, its diVinE!!
*Main Event — The Best Kept Secret* 🤫
🌽 Traditional Panamanian Tamales with Sweet Plantain
We’ll prepare authentic Panamanian tamales layered with rich, seasoned fillings and traditional flavors, wrapped and prepared the traditional way. Served alongside sweet plantain because around here sweet and savory are best friends.
*Two Traditional Pairing Drinks Included* 🍹
Choose alcoholic or non-alcoholic local favorites that complement the experience and introduce you to authentic Panamanian flavors.
🛍️ *PART 1: The Market Experience (Priceless)*
60–90 minutes depending on the group — nobody gets left behind
_We begin with a chef-guided exploration of Panama City’s most iconic market_:
✔️ Select fresh ingredients directly from local vendors
✔️ Learn how locals identify quality of their ingredients, where and HOW to shop
✔️ Discover traditional ingredients and cooking methods
✔️ Hear the stories and history behind Panama’s flavors
This is where everything begins. Straight from the source. Our authentic classes NEVER disappoint!
👩🍳 *PART 2: The Magic Happens (Hands-On Cooking)*
Back to the restaurant. Aprons on. Preparation, cooking and education happens same time, led side-by-side with our fabulous and knowledgeable chef and flamboyant entrepreneur and create – authentic Panamanian dishes from scratch – the way the abuella’s made it for Christmas, birthdays, and special occasions!! YES we get an inside scoop!
*You’ll*:
🐟 Prepare traditional Bacalao fish fritters (sooooooooooo good)
🌽 Learn the process and secrets behind authentic Panamanian style tamales
🍌 Pair it with sweet plantains
🍹 Enjoy and discover traditional local drinks and flavors
AND SO MUCH MORE – there is always extras and MORE MORE MORE!
🍽️ *PART 3: The Prize (The Feast)*
Then we sit together and enjoy what we created in the late afternoon once its all done and we worked up a proper appetite! Food tastes different when you’ve walked the markets, chosen the ingredients, learned the stories, and cooked it with your own hands.
Community. Conversation. Culture.
The most delicious reward of all.
💰 *Investment*
*ONLY*
$95 per person -local banks
$98.50 per person – payment gateway
*Includes*:
✅ Professional local chef/owner - personalised
✅ Guided educational local market experience - high value
✅ Culinary history and traditional techniques - shared secrets and tricks for that authentic local flavor
✅ All ingredients and many extras
✅ Full hands-on market and cooking to table yummy experience
✅ 2 traditional drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
✅ Shared feast experience, THE BEST PART
✅ Fun, laughter & unforgettable memories
*Excludes*:
🚫 Additional beverages/consumables
🚫 Gratuities for kitchen & service staff (10–15% cash on the day)
🎒 *What to Bring*
📱 Fully charged phone (trust me — you’ll want photos)
🧠 Curiosity and an open mind
👥 Limited to 15/20 guests per experience (to preserve the vibe)
Book early. This isn’t just cooking.
It’s culture.
It’s connection.
It’s Panama on a plate.
🧭 *How To Book*
*Local Banks*: $95.00
Yappy – D Walters – 64033744
Banistmo & Banco General Bank transfer available, DM 64033744 for details
*Foreign Cards:* $98.50
Payment link here:
https://panamaxperiences.com/event/cook-like-a-local-from-market-to-table-an-incredible-insider-experience/
Who’s in?
