Cooking With a Twist: Sancocho Borracho
Overview
Taino Gourmet Cooking Lab allows people of all skill levels to participate and learn about the culinary cultures of both Dominican and international cuisines. The chefs carefully curate every class making it comprehensive and easy to follow regardless of your skill set. Taino Lab prides itself on sourcing the freshest ingredients from the region and advocates for a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. The cooking experience is interactive and fun for a family with kids and friends alike. Meet new people that share your passion for the art of food and join us on an unforgettable culinary journey!
What's Included
- Dinner
- Cooking class with utensils
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transfers both ways are included
- Interpreter (into English, or Russian)
- Local taxes
- 2 glasses of wine or beer per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup only in the Bavaro Punta Cana area, does not include the Uvero area, for requests from this area there will be an increase Please contact us to coordinate you pick up time.
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Carretera Higüey - Miches, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Discover the flavors and traditions of the Dominican Republic during this hands-on cooking experience. Learn how to prepare Sancocho Borracho, one of the country's most iconic dishes.
You'll cook a rich sancocho using beef, pork, smoked pork chops, and chicken, combined with local root vegetables including yam, cassava (yuca), taro (yautía), and green plantains. Our local chef will guide you through every step while sharing the history and traditions behind this beloved recipe.
As the sancocho simmers, enjoy the rhythms of bachata and merengue, making this more than a cooking class—it's a true Dominican cultural experience.
After cooking, savor your homemade sancocho served with traditional Dominican white rice and fresh avocado, followed by a local dessert and a tasting of Dominican spirits.
A comfortable minibus displaying the Taíno Gourmet Cooking Lab logo will pick you up from your hotel about one hour before the experience. At the end of the evening, you'll return to your hotel before midnight with unforgettable memories and a true taste of the Dominican Republic.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Dinner.
- Cooking class with utensils.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transfers both ways are included.
- Interpreter (into English, or Russian).
- Local taxes.
- 2 glasses of wine or beer per person.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cooking With a Twist: Sancocho Borracho is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cooking With a Twist: Sancocho Borracho will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinner
- Cooking class with utensils
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transfers both ways are included
- Interpreter (into English, or Russian)
- Local taxes
- 2 glasses of wine or beer per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
