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Host: Patricia

Santiago, Chile

USD
$109-$150 per person

Traditional Chilean cooking in the Santiago countryside

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

Meet Patricia

Patty and her husband Enrique live in a gorgeous, sprawling ranch-style home near Lampa, outside of Santiago in the countryside. Her countryside home is a 45-min Uber drive from central Santiago and costs about 22,000 pesos (~$25) to get to her home. Patty's property boasts fruit and nut trees of every variety (from mandarin to fig, pomegranate to walnut) and a huge vegetable and herb garden. You will be welcomed with open arms and a bottle of Carménere into a house that is both modern and filled with old-world charm. The tall ceilings, gilded paintings, and Victorian furniture are magnificent, but the wood stove, inviting earth-tones, and greenery give the place a feeling of warmth alongside luxury. The kitchen is large and modern, with an island that allows everyone to congregate easily and cook together. The shelves are heaped with the produce collected from Patty’s garden. Patty’s husband has spent much of his professional life traveling for work, as is evident by the display of art pieces from all over the world, from a traditional Austrian Cuckoo clock to stone statues from China. Patty lived in Canada for 20 years and works as a systems analyst.

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.

In-home meal: (1-20 guests) Gather at Patty’s table to enjoy a sumptuous Chilean meal of traditional favorites. Patty is a skilled cook who loves to entertain. Patty has a reputation at work for hosting the best dinner parties and as soon as anyone at the office finds out that Patty is cooking over the weekend, they try and weasel their way into an invitation in the hopes of tasting her famous pastel de choclo or her husband’s asado! During your meal experience with Patty she will treat you to a menu of seasonal Chilean dishes using produce from her garden. She might serve pastel de choclo (a casserole similar to shepherd’s pie made with corn and chicken), chupe de mariscos (seafood stew) or cazuela (a typical Chilean soup).

Cooking experience: (1-20 guests) Join Patty in the kitchen to learn how to prepare a traditional Chilean meal. Patty can offer you a cooking demonstration or give you a hands-on cooking lesson – just let her know your preference. During your Chilean cooking lesson, she will teach you to make dishes that she and her family grew up eating and love. As you cook together Patty will tell you about the ingredients she uses and about growing up in the kitchen with her mother and grandmother. Learn to make a couple of traditional Chilean dishes before sitting down at the table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.

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.
  • Curanto en olla de greda
  • Salmon
  • Tomates rellenos
  • Camarón al pil pil
  • Tortas, helados y frutas de estación.
  • Tea/coffee
  • Pastel de Choclo
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Patty and her husband are a delight! They are great conversationalists, Patty is bubbling with energy and enthusiasm, and it was very easy to feel at home with the couple in their inviting home. The food was superb! Patty did a great job of highlighting traditional Chilean cuisine. I felt like I was coming home for a family gathering with good, old-fashioned comfort food. Patty’s enthusiasm for keeping tradition alive while expanding her culinary horizons through travel and international friends makes for an unforgettable evening in the Chilean countryside.

Melanie, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (18)
Upon arriving in Santiago, Chile for the first time, my hope was to spend quality time with people who lived in and around this vibrant city. My evening with Patricia (Patty) and Enrique in Lampa made me feel like I was not brand-new to Chile but had already settled in and made friends. Such a lovely couple, and what fun I had making seafood pie and learning that the best Chilean meals start with one, perfect avocado and are awash with wine and laughter. The gorgeous crepe with strawberry marmalade that Patty made ended one of my most favorite evenings while staying in this country.
- Theresa November 05, 2024
This class was a perfect way to truly experience Chilean culture and cuisine. Our hosts Patricia and Enrique were gracious and entertaining! Can’t wait to recreate our meal for friends back home.
- Luis C August 04, 2024
Patty and Enrique were excellent hosts! Our family was welcomed into their home and immediately felt like family. This was a unique and warm time that others traveling to Chile should try and make time to experience.
- John_S July 14, 2024
Even though this was the first night of our vacation, we know there is no way we will have a better memory this trip than our night with Patricia!! We felt like family, being welcomed to their beautiful home, and truly learning about the beautiful Chilean culture through this wonderful family and night of cooking. We would move to Santiago just to be neighbors and share many more meals, laughs, hugs, and tears. One of our best nights of our life!!!
- gamec April 06, 2024
Patty and her husband Enrique were wonderful hosts! They have a beautiful home in the countryside and were easy to communicate with on WhatsApp prior to the visit. We made a number of delicious Chilean dishes with local seafood, and shared Pisco Sours and Chilean wine. It was a wonderful way to end my time in Chile, thanks Patty and Enrique!
- Heather March 09, 2024
Cooking with Patyy and her husband was a awesome experience. They welcomed us into their home like we were family. The food that we made was delicious. And the stories we shared will last a lifetime.
- Lisa B October 11, 2023
Dinner with Patty and Enrique was very special. Enrique greeted us at the gate then gave us a tour of their gardens before we settled in with our aprons to help Patty prepare our meal, which we enjoyed with terrific local wine from Enrique's collection. We had such a fun evening together, sharing stories about our lives and travels. What a wonderful way to learn about Chilean food and culture!
- 709tikig August 30, 2023
This cooking class was easily one of the best parts about my trip to Santiago de Chile. First, the food was to die for. We made a wide variety of dishes from the delicious "chancho en piedra" salsa (almost like a Chilean guacamole) to the "paltas rellenas" (avocados stuffed with a rich tuna) to the unforgettable salmon and roasted potatoes to finish. To drink, there were two bottles of rich Carmenère wine alongside a pitcher of pisco sour for us to share. Upon arrival, we were also greeted with several tasty cheeses, fresh bread, and dips to munch on as we prepared the rest of the food. It was easily the best meal I had during my time in the country. Second, the hosts—Patricia and her husband Enrique—were some of the most fun and warm people my girlfriend and I met have met in a long time. The two of them welcomed us into their home as if we were family. The conversation was top-tier; we shared travel stories, recipes, and more. They were engaging, friendly, and open, and it was such a treasure to hear about their life stories as we shared dinner together. Patricia has organized these traditional Chilean cooking classes for over seven years now, and her experience, as well as her passion for cooking, truly shows. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you for everything!
- Mattja July 10, 2023
Patty and Enrique made us feel like family. We were greeted with a traditional pisco cocktail and charcuterie board, followed by a fabulous dinner. We ate and laughed for over four hours. I would highly recommend a dinner with Patty and Enrique!
- Mark M May 16, 2023
Patty and Enrique made us feel like family. We were greeted with a traditional pisco cocktail and charcuterie board, followed by a fabulous dinner. We ate and laughed for over four hours. I would highly recommend a dinner with Patty and Enrique!
- Mark_M May 16, 2023
The cooking experience and Dinner with Patty & Enrique was fabulous! We had a blast first of all preparing the traditional Chilean dishes by enjoying delicious red wine and cheese and listening to very interesting stories of Patty´s and Enrique´s life. Afterwards, we tasted the dishes we had prepared over some more wine which was carefully selected by Enrique. Both, Patty & Enrique, welcomed and hosted us so warmly that it felt like a dinner with friends rather than a dinner with people we had just met some hours ago. We would definitely recommend to spend an evening with them and learn about the Chilean cuisine. First, we were not sure if the long drive to the countryside was worth it, but it definitely was and we would always opt for cooking with Patty & Enrique again. Thank you both for having us :)
- AlexaP2 March 01, 2023
The cooking experience and Dinner with Patty & Enrique was fabulous! We had a blast first of all preparing the traditional Chilean dishes by enjoying delicious red wine and cheese and listening to very interesting stories of Patty´s and Enrique´s life. Afterwards, we tasted the dishes we had prepared over some more wine which was carefully selected by Enrique. Both, Patty & Enrique, welcomed and hosted us so warmly that it felt like a dinner with friends rather than a dinner with people we had just met some hours ago. We would definitely recommend to spend an evening with them and learn about the Chilean cuisine. First, we were not sure if the long drive to the countryside was worth it, but it definitely was and we would always opt for cooking with Patty & Enrique again. Thank you both for having us :)
- AlexaP2 March 01, 2023
Truly enjoyed preparing local fresh fare with Patricia and Enrique! Using fresh ingredients, including some picked from their garden, along with delicious Chilean wine made for a special evening for my wife and I. Being able to share that with two kind hosts in their beautiful home is an added bonus. Highly recommend!!
- 210brettd November 13, 2022
Amazing experience! Patricia and Enrique welcomed me as i was part of the family, with a nice glass of wine and introduced me to some really tasty chilean cuisine with fresh products. We had really good conversation and their english was perfect (which helped a lot). I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoy cooking and share a great experience with locals!
- Zobinette November 12, 2022
The 35-minute drive was well worth it to visit the home of Patricia Reyes. She and her husband greeted us as if we were long lost relatives and immediately cracked a delicious bottle of wine to welcome us. We learned to make Curanto, a wonderful seafood stew. Before dinner, we enjoyed a walk through their orchard and gardens. Dinner was delicious and the conversation about current events so compelling. Plus we loved their dogs!
- esemmes December 06, 2019
We had a traveling Spoon dinner with Patty and Enrique in their beautiful home in the countryside of Santiago. It was so nice to get out of the city and see a Chilean home. They arranged for transportation at a very reasonable price for us through TS. We relaxed with homemade appetizers and drinks in their garden. Patty invited us in to watch her do some cooking while Enrique poured the wine and took care of the BBQ. The food was delicious with salads and all kinds of meat choices. It was a Wonderful Experience to get to know the lives of 2 Chileans and enjoy the meal with them. Patty even baked me a special traditional surprise birthday cake which was very special. We feel like we have a true Chilean experience along with new friends. I HIGHLY recommend this experience.
- gooutintheworld February 21, 2018
Patty and her husband were both great and they have a lovely house;
- bob pavey October 08, 2017
Patricia and her husband Enrique were wonderful hosts, very warm and welcoming. Enrique picked me up from my apartment in Santiago, and filled me in on what It's like living in modern day Chile. Patricia had drinks and nibbles ready on arriving ...all local Chilean specialties...with her own beautiful personality addded to every dish!
- Karen .. Australia September 15, 2017
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Patricia

$109-$150 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $134 $125 $109
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $150 $134 $117
Alcohol
 $34 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $134 $125 $109
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $150 $134 $117
Alcohol
 $34 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 7:00pm-10:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 7:00pm-11:00pm

Meet Patricia

Patty and her husband Enrique live in a gorgeous, sprawling ranch-style home near Lampa, outside of Santiago in the countryside. Her countryside home is a 45-min Uber drive from central Santiago and costs about 22,000 pesos (~$25) to get to her home. Patty's property boasts fruit and nut trees of every variety (from mandarin to fig, pomegranate to walnut) and a huge vegetable and herb garden. You will be welcomed with open arms and a bottle of Carménere into a house that is both modern and filled with old-world charm. The tall ceilings, gilded paintings, and Victorian furniture are magnificent, but the wood stove, inviting earth-tones, and greenery give the place a feeling of warmth alongside luxury. The kitchen is large and modern, with an island that allows everyone to congregate easily and cook together. The shelves are heaped with the produce collected from Patty’s garden. Patty’s husband has spent much of his professional life traveling for work, as is evident by the display of art pieces from all over the world, from a traditional Austrian Cuckoo clock to stone statues from China. Patty lived in Canada for 20 years and works as a systems analyst.

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.

In-home meal: (1-20 guests) Gather at Patty’s table to enjoy a sumptuous Chilean meal of traditional favorites. Patty is a skilled cook who loves to entertain. Patty has a reputation at work for hosting the best dinner parties and as soon as anyone at the office finds out that Patty is cooking over the weekend, they try and weasel their way into an invitation in the hopes of tasting her famous pastel de choclo or her husband’s asado! During your meal experience with Patty she will treat you to a menu of seasonal Chilean dishes using produce from her garden. She might serve pastel de choclo (a casserole similar to shepherd’s pie made with corn and chicken), chupe de mariscos (seafood stew) or cazuela (a typical Chilean soup).

Cooking experience: (1-20 guests) Join Patty in the kitchen to learn how to prepare a traditional Chilean meal. Patty can offer you a cooking demonstration or give you a hands-on cooking lesson – just let her know your preference. During your Chilean cooking lesson, she will teach you to make dishes that she and her family grew up eating and love. As you cook together Patty will tell you about the ingredients she uses and about growing up in the kitchen with her mother and grandmother. Learn to make a couple of traditional Chilean dishes before sitting down at the table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.

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.
  • Curanto en olla de greda
  • Salmon
  • Tomates rellenos
  • Camarón al pil pil
  • Tortas, helados y frutas de estación.
  • Tea/coffee
  • Pastel de Choclo
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Patty and her husband are a delight! They are great conversationalists, Patty is bubbling with energy and enthusiasm, and it was very easy to feel at home with the couple in their inviting home. The food was superb! Patty did a great job of highlighting traditional Chilean cuisine. I felt like I was coming home for a family gathering with good, old-fashioned comfort food. Patty’s enthusiasm for keeping tradition alive while expanding her culinary horizons through travel and international friends makes for an unforgettable evening in the Chilean countryside.

Melanie, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (18)
Upon arriving in Santiago, Chile for the first time, my hope was to spend quality time with people who lived in and around this vibrant city. My evening with Patricia (Patty) and Enrique in Lampa made me feel like I was not brand-new to Chile but had already settled in and made friends. Such a lovely couple, and what fun I had making seafood pie and learning that the best Chilean meals start with one, perfect avocado and are awash with wine and laughter. The gorgeous crepe with strawberry marmalade that Patty made ended one of my most favorite evenings while staying in this country.
- Theresa November 05, 2024
This class was a perfect way to truly experience Chilean culture and cuisine. Our hosts Patricia and Enrique were gracious and entertaining! Can’t wait to recreate our meal for friends back home.
- Luis C August 04, 2024
Patty and Enrique were excellent hosts! Our family was welcomed into their home and immediately felt like family. This was a unique and warm time that others traveling to Chile should try and make time to experience.
- John_S July 14, 2024
Even though this was the first night of our vacation, we know there is no way we will have a better memory this trip than our night with Patricia!! We felt like family, being welcomed to their beautiful home, and truly learning about the beautiful Chilean culture through this wonderful family and night of cooking. We would move to Santiago just to be neighbors and share many more meals, laughs, hugs, and tears. One of our best nights of our life!!!
- gamec April 06, 2024
Patty and her husband Enrique were wonderful hosts! They have a beautiful home in the countryside and were easy to communicate with on WhatsApp prior to the visit. We made a number of delicious Chilean dishes with local seafood, and shared Pisco Sours and Chilean wine. It was a wonderful way to end my time in Chile, thanks Patty and Enrique!
- Heather March 09, 2024
Cooking with Patyy and her husband was a awesome experience. They welcomed us into their home like we were family. The food that we made was delicious. And the stories we shared will last a lifetime.
- Lisa B October 11, 2023
Dinner with Patty and Enrique was very special. Enrique greeted us at the gate then gave us a tour of their gardens before we settled in with our aprons to help Patty prepare our meal, which we enjoyed with terrific local wine from Enrique's collection. We had such a fun evening together, sharing stories about our lives and travels. What a wonderful way to learn about Chilean food and culture!
- 709tikig August 30, 2023
This cooking class was easily one of the best parts about my trip to Santiago de Chile. First, the food was to die for. We made a wide variety of dishes from the delicious "chancho en piedra" salsa (almost like a Chilean guacamole) to the "paltas rellenas" (avocados stuffed with a rich tuna) to the unforgettable salmon and roasted potatoes to finish. To drink, there were two bottles of rich Carmenère wine alongside a pitcher of pisco sour for us to share. Upon arrival, we were also greeted with several tasty cheeses, fresh bread, and dips to munch on as we prepared the rest of the food. It was easily the best meal I had during my time in the country. Second, the hosts—Patricia and her husband Enrique—were some of the most fun and warm people my girlfriend and I met have met in a long time. The two of them welcomed us into their home as if we were family. The conversation was top-tier; we shared travel stories, recipes, and more. They were engaging, friendly, and open, and it was such a treasure to hear about their life stories as we shared dinner together. Patricia has organized these traditional Chilean cooking classes for over seven years now, and her experience, as well as her passion for cooking, truly shows. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you for everything!
- Mattja July 10, 2023
Patty and Enrique made us feel like family. We were greeted with a traditional pisco cocktail and charcuterie board, followed by a fabulous dinner. We ate and laughed for over four hours. I would highly recommend a dinner with Patty and Enrique!
- Mark M May 16, 2023
Patty and Enrique made us feel like family. We were greeted with a traditional pisco cocktail and charcuterie board, followed by a fabulous dinner. We ate and laughed for over four hours. I would highly recommend a dinner with Patty and Enrique!
- Mark_M May 16, 2023
The cooking experience and Dinner with Patty & Enrique was fabulous! We had a blast first of all preparing the traditional Chilean dishes by enjoying delicious red wine and cheese and listening to very interesting stories of Patty´s and Enrique´s life. Afterwards, we tasted the dishes we had prepared over some more wine which was carefully selected by Enrique. Both, Patty & Enrique, welcomed and hosted us so warmly that it felt like a dinner with friends rather than a dinner with people we had just met some hours ago. We would definitely recommend to spend an evening with them and learn about the Chilean cuisine. First, we were not sure if the long drive to the countryside was worth it, but it definitely was and we would always opt for cooking with Patty & Enrique again. Thank you both for having us :)
- AlexaP2 March 01, 2023
The cooking experience and Dinner with Patty & Enrique was fabulous! We had a blast first of all preparing the traditional Chilean dishes by enjoying delicious red wine and cheese and listening to very interesting stories of Patty´s and Enrique´s life. Afterwards, we tasted the dishes we had prepared over some more wine which was carefully selected by Enrique. Both, Patty & Enrique, welcomed and hosted us so warmly that it felt like a dinner with friends rather than a dinner with people we had just met some hours ago. We would definitely recommend to spend an evening with them and learn about the Chilean cuisine. First, we were not sure if the long drive to the countryside was worth it, but it definitely was and we would always opt for cooking with Patty & Enrique again. Thank you both for having us :)
- AlexaP2 March 01, 2023
Truly enjoyed preparing local fresh fare with Patricia and Enrique! Using fresh ingredients, including some picked from their garden, along with delicious Chilean wine made for a special evening for my wife and I. Being able to share that with two kind hosts in their beautiful home is an added bonus. Highly recommend!!
- 210brettd November 13, 2022
Amazing experience! Patricia and Enrique welcomed me as i was part of the family, with a nice glass of wine and introduced me to some really tasty chilean cuisine with fresh products. We had really good conversation and their english was perfect (which helped a lot). I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoy cooking and share a great experience with locals!
- Zobinette November 12, 2022
The 35-minute drive was well worth it to visit the home of Patricia Reyes. She and her husband greeted us as if we were long lost relatives and immediately cracked a delicious bottle of wine to welcome us. We learned to make Curanto, a wonderful seafood stew. Before dinner, we enjoyed a walk through their orchard and gardens. Dinner was delicious and the conversation about current events so compelling. Plus we loved their dogs!
- esemmes December 06, 2019
We had a traveling Spoon dinner with Patty and Enrique in their beautiful home in the countryside of Santiago. It was so nice to get out of the city and see a Chilean home. They arranged for transportation at a very reasonable price for us through TS. We relaxed with homemade appetizers and drinks in their garden. Patty invited us in to watch her do some cooking while Enrique poured the wine and took care of the BBQ. The food was delicious with salads and all kinds of meat choices. It was a Wonderful Experience to get to know the lives of 2 Chileans and enjoy the meal with them. Patty even baked me a special traditional surprise birthday cake which was very special. We feel like we have a true Chilean experience along with new friends. I HIGHLY recommend this experience.
- gooutintheworld February 21, 2018
Patty and her husband were both great and they have a lovely house;
- bob pavey October 08, 2017
Patricia and her husband Enrique were wonderful hosts, very warm and welcoming. Enrique picked me up from my apartment in Santiago, and filled me in on what It's like living in modern day Chile. Patricia had drinks and nibbles ready on arriving ...all local Chilean specialties...with her own beautiful personality addded to every dish!
- Karen .. Australia September 15, 2017
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $134 $125 $109
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $150 $134 $117
Alcohol
 $34 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $134 $125 $109
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $150 $134 $117
Alcohol
 $34 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 7:00pm-10:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 7:00pm-11:00pm
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