Perú Mucho Gusto is a gastronomic event held since 2008, aiming to boost tourism by promoting culinary offerings from the 25 regions of the country. PromPeru is the Peruvian government entity that is behind the setup of this food festival.
PromPeru has confirmed that Perú Mucho Gusto will be in Lima from October 31 to November 3 at the Costa Verde Esplanade in Magdalena del Mar. You’ll find over 140 exhibitors in six themed areas, presenting traditional Peruvian delicacies.
Let’s know more about this festival and how can you participate. We don’t guarantee you will not be mouthwatering!
Objective
This year’s Peru Mucho Gusto fair has a theme: “Flavors with History.” It highlights Peru’s rich cultural heritage and diverse ingredients that make its cuisine unique. This approach highlights how traditional dishes carry with them stories, traditions, and customs. The fair will span an exciting area of almost 50,000 square meters!
Peru Mucho Gusto is expected to attract many international visitors to the capital. It’s exciting to note that 11% of tourists arriving in Peru through Jorge Chavez International Airport come to enjoy our delicious food. Among them, 52% are from South America, 26% from North America, and 17% from Europe. We look forward to welcoming everyone!
What Can I Find There?
This fair will offer the best of Peruvian Gastronomy, ranging a wide variety of our best dishes from the Coast, the Andes, and the Jungle. This year, exhibitors will present dishes like:
– Juane, a distinctive dish from the Amazon Cuisine
– Inchicapi, another traditional dish from the jungle.
– Amazonian Chaufa from Ucayali.
– Arroz con Pato from Chiclayo.
– Cuy, or guinea pigs in all of its forms, from Cusco and Arequipa.
– Black Clams Ceviche from Tumbes
– Adobo from Cusco
– Pachamanca from Huancayo
– Carapulcra with Sopa Seca from Lima and Ica
-Rocoto relleno and chupe de Camarones from Arequipa.
Dish prices vary, starting from S/5.00 ($ 1, 35 USD) for juices, with main dishes ranging from S/25.00 ($ 6,60) to S/30.00 (almost $ 10 USD).
You can also look forward to themed zones that celebrate Peruvian traditional desserts, drinks, craft beers, bakeries, artisans, travel agencies, and more.
Master Classes & Featured Speakers
Expert food journalists will lead the fair. It’s a great chance to learn cooking techniques, discover sustainable practices, and appreciate Peru’s culinary traditions. Although Gaston Acurio won’t be present you can find other expert cooks that will amaze you.
A highlight is a session with Anthony Vásquez from La Mar. He’ll share tips on reducing food waste and choosing sustainable seafood. Then, Pía León of Central and Arequipa’s famed “picantera”, Mónica Huerta, will showcase traditional Arequipa dishes.
Don’t miss Amazonian cooking lessons by Aldo Yaranga and Elia García de Reátegui. Also, join the focus on Tacna’s corn pie with Rosmery Mendoza and Eliana Núñez.In addition to these classes, we will host a special food forum.
This forum will dive into ancient cooking, the importance of biodiversity, and the exciting innovations in Peru’s food scene. It’s open to students and professionals alike, and everyone will receive a certificate for participating! We look forward to seeing you there!
Sustainability
This fair is excited to share its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility at this year’s event! The fair will use biodegradable dishes, cups, and utensils, and you will find recycling stations throughout the venue. You’ll also find bins for sorting recyclable and organic waste to help keep our event green.
This year, we are thrilled to introduce a gastronomic forum. For the first time, we will host discussion panels, masterclasses, and talks on interesting topics like ancestral cuisines, biodiversity, and innovation. This forum is designed for students and professionals in the field, and all participants will receive certificates of attendance.
FAQ’s
When Can I Get the tickets?
Tickets are now available for reservation through Teleticket. Remember, each pass is valid only for the selected day.
What is the Schedule?
You can visit the Peru Mucho Gusto fair at any time during the following hours:
– Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
– Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
– Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
– Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Please note that capacity is limited, so entry will be subject to this restriction at all times. We recommend arriving early to make the most of everything the event has to offer.
What’s the admission fee?
Admission to the fair is completely free. All you need to do is reserve your tickets through the Teleticket website and present them, either printed or digital, on the day you attend. Tickets are now available for reservation on Teleticket, and remember that each pass is only valid for the selected day.
What documents are necessary to enter?
The valid IDs for entry are a foreigner card or passport. Remember to bring the same document used for ticket registration on the day of the event.
This year’s Peru Mucho Gusto will show you the best of Peruvian cuisine, the best cuisine in South America, and one of the best in the world. We hope you can make it and try all the best Peru and its regions can offer.
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