8 hours. Minimum class size: 6

Ideal for those who would rather eat than cook! The Yucatán Express includes an overview of Maya culinary heritage and ingredients, followed by a market tour and afternoon meal with Chef Sterling at a popular regional restaurant. 5 hours. Minimum class size: 2

30 October & 2 November, 2010 – Once a year,
the spirits return to earth – and we’ve got dinner waiting for them. Tour an amazing competition of altar-building and learn how “buried food” is more delicious than spooky! 8 hours Minimum class size: 6

12 December – Cook, eat and join a procession of pilgrims to the local shrine of Mexico´s patron saint. 8 hours. Minimum class size: 6

11 & 15 February, 2010 – Reserved seats at one of Latin America's most colorful parades, and hands-on instruction in ancient Maya dishes are the highlights of these pre-Lenten festivities. 
10 hours. Minimum class size: 6

Find out how chocolate and tamales can raise your spirits! Day of the Dead – known as Hanal Pixán in Mayan – is one of Yucatán's most colorful celebrations. And one of the most filling! In this special workshop, you'll visit homemade altars, mold chocolate skull candies and cook a giant tamal with Chef Sterling in the Los Dos kitchen. 4 days/5 nights, October 29 - November 3. Minimum class size: 2 

Los Dos is a member of the international Slow Food movement, and Chef David Sterling spearheaded the launch of the local chapter. Learn to savor the pleasures of food as you tour small local growers and artisanal producers, as well as cook with Chef David in the Los Dos kitchen.
5 days/6 nights. Minimum class size: 2

Celebrate the hedonist inside! The Yucatán peninsula features almost 1700 kilometers of breathtaking beachfront. Enjoy it as you learn about seafood and other regional dishes with Chef  Sterling and local cooks. 
7 days/ 8 nights. Minimum class size: 2 

In this exclusive Los Dos package, you will experience what life was like in the gilded age of the sisal haciendas, and enjoy the finest in regional Yucatecan cuisine along the route.
5 days/6 nights. Minimum class size: 2

Enjoy a variety of cooking, eating and traveling in these all-inclusive three-day/four-night packages. Each Workshop includes a culinary overview of Yucatán and market tour, cooking instruction, day-trips to exotic Yucatán destinations – Maya archaeological sites, pueblos and haciendas – all with food in mind! Our culinary workshops are an ideal way for you to leisurely get to know Mérida and the surrounding area while immersing yourself in Yucatán's rich history and culinary heritage. Luxury upgrade for accommodations available.
3 days/4 nights. Minimum class size: 2

This all-inclusive week-long package features cooking instruction in the Los Dos kitchen as well as excursions into the Maya heartland – a perfect introduction to the history and cuisine of the region. You will get to know the urbane regional capital of Mérida, and explore quaint jungle pueblos to meet and learn from local Maya families. Luxury accommodation upgrade available. 5 days/6 nights. Minimum class size: 2 

All-inclusive workshop September 22, 23, 24, 2010 – Yucatán - with a French twist! This three-day intensive workshop in September was created for chefs, avid home cooks or simply those who would enjoy learning modernized Yucatecan cuisine. Our "master class" will focus on the more unusual ingredients and recipes of the region: everything from maíz kuxum, a rare dish of pit-roasted corn fungus, to tamales de boda, the exquisitely delicate strained tamal created especially for weddings. Presentation techniques will also be emphasized. In addition to Chef Sterling's instruction, local chefs will provide demonstrations using exotic regional ingredients and techniques.
9:00am - 3:00pm daily*. Minimum class size: 6.