Discover the Joy of Cooking Together in Ajijic
Delicious Recipes, Healthy Living — Traditional Kitchen from Mexico City!
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Discover how preparing delicious, wholesome meals with authentic Mexico City flavors can boost your wellness and transform your kitchen into a gateway for healthier living. Join us in Ajijic to learn hands-on, nutritious Mexico City cooking that nourishes both body and soul.
The Vital Connection Between Food and Wellness
Understanding the impact of the foods we eat is essential for nurturing our health and well-being. Learning how to choose and prepare wholesome, nutritious meals empowers us to fuel our bodies with vitality, prevent illness, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. At our cooking club, we emphasize the importance of mindful eating and educating ourselves about the healing power of food for lasting health.
Hands-On Learning with Fresh Mexican Ingredients
Friends gather around a lively kitchen counter, hands-on as they learn to prepare a colorful, healthy Mexican dish using fresh, local ingredients—smiles and excitement highlight the joy of cooking together.
Guided Cooking Techniques with Expert Cooking
Learn traditional techniques while participants chop, stir, and sample fresh produce, revealing the club’s warm, interactive approach to discovering new, delicious recipes.
Celebrating Community and Culinary Creations
Members celebrate their culinary creations at a beautifully set table, sharing stories, savoring vibrant dishes, and embodying the spirit of community and wellness at the Ajijic cooking club.
Weekly Market Meetup & Cooking Adventure
Each week, we come together to explore Ajijic’s vibrant local mercado, picking out the freshest seasonal ingredients. After our market visit, we gather in a different member’s home to cook a delicious communal meal, learn new recipes, and share the experience. It’s a flavorful journey that highlights local produce, fosters community, and turns every week’s gathering into a true culinary adventure.
Our Story
Federico Rivera de la Parra – Passionate Cook at Ajo Club
Hi, I’m Federico Rivera de la Parra. I was born and raised in Mexico City, and I’ve always had a deep love for cooking.
At Ajo Club, I pour my passion and creativity into making delicious meals that bring people together. I love using fresh, local ingredients and crafting dishes that celebrate great flavors and quality.
My goal is to create memorable food experiences that make every gathering special and relaxed, where good food and good company just flow naturally.
Private Cooking or Weekly Cooking Service.
Personalized Cooking Experience Right in Your Home.
Experience a personalized, private cooking session tailored for groups from 1 to 10 people—right in the comfort of your home. Enjoy the ease of having all the cooking professionally handled with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and authentic recipes brought directly to your table.
Whether you want to share your favorite recipe or explore our handpicked menu of delicious options, just sit back and savor every moment—ideal for intimate dinners or lively gatherings.
Plus, take advantage of our weekly cooking service, providing you with freshly prepared meals customized to your preferences and dietary needs. Enjoy the convenience of nutritious, home-cooked food throughout the week without any of the effort.
Reach out to learn about pricing and how we can tailor your culinary experience to perfectly suit your lifestyle!
What Our Customers Say
Hear from our satisfied customers who have experienced the quality and value of our products and services.
Fede is a true chef. He knows how to make food melt in your mouth.
We have a deal where he brings me a different dish each week that lasts me 4-5 days. For an old bachelor, this is heaven! Heat it up and eat it!
You can ask for what you like and he’ll deliver.
Thanks Fede!
Jano
Chapala
Fede has prepared many delicious and healthy meals for me and my friends. He takes special care with safety precautions and has been very careful and clean working in my kitchen. I have also learned a great deal more about Mexican foods so I am now able to take advantage of all of the fresh fruits , vegetables and seasonings available to us easily in Ajijic. I highly recommend Fede to teach you and/or to cook healthy and tasty meals for you and your friends or family. And don’t forget about trying his chocolate mousse! Fede also speaks English perfectly so communication is never a problem. Perhaps you can also pick up some Spanish from him. I highly recommend that you contact him for any dietary needs.
Susan H.
Ajijic
Federico, Fede to me, has become like family. I went through a period of time with significant health challenges where it was hard to take care of myself, especially eating. I didn’t have an appetite, I didn’t want to be bothered with meal preparations, I just wanted food to appear in front of me, ready to eat and that’s what Fede did for me.
Sometimes he made sure I was fed daily, sometimes a few times a week, but no matter how frequently or infrequently I bought food from Fede, it was always nutritious and delicious. He’s a gifted chef with a huge variety of offers. I highly recommend him.
Julie
Ajijic
I’m delighted to comment on our experience with Federico for the 3 weeks that he became our home chef. Serving a dinner meal each evening was much more than I expected. It was definitely a full dining pleasure with a beautiful presentation, consistently. Off he would venture to the market, selecting the freshest, seasonal, nutritious items needed for our dining pleasure. He truly had an art on combining fresh ground spices that enhanced his every course. His creative soups, made from scratch with the seasonal produce, surpassed many that I’ve tasted at some of the finest restaurants throughout Europe, Africa, USA , Greece, Mexico and Argentina. Every evening he would make choice suggestions for our next gourmet dinner. Our entrees served with fresh vegetables were selective & prepared to perfection. Wonderful selection and an array of variety.
His love for cooking, creativity and years of experience was indeed obvious. The salads were devine and could have been a “stand alone meal” again with the freshest fruits, vegetables & nuts. And to top it off, always a unique and delectable dessert. There was one chocolate mousse that I will truly remember for ever! I believe it was his mother’s recipe & he even called his sister to confirm the preparation. PERFECT and impressive! It was our last evening celebration which ended with a second serving for me of this most scrumptious, rich chocolate mousse I’ve ever had.
Fede presented us with a truly, devine dining experience in all regards.
An absolute pleasure to have him as our chef and he will be forever remembered. Many, many thanks, Fede,for catering to us in such a delightful manner. Most sincere, my friend!
Gayle
Texas
Fede solves time issues in every way: cooking, shopping, and all that hassle. You just arrive, heat it up from the fridge, and you’re done.
Leti
Ajijic
I never thought homemade meals could be this easy and delicious. Fede’s Caesar sauce and Bolognese are restaurant-quality, and the “suprema de pollo empanizada” (breaded chicken) Perfection! He saves us hours while delivering incredible flavors. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic, fresh food.
Dennis
Chapala