How to make amazing tamales
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 18 h

How to make amazing tamales » Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 18 h
Photo: Renata Lira 
95,00 EUR
19 % VAT incl.
Availability:
more than 4 places left
Location:
G und S Charlottenburg
Wilmersdorfer Str. 102/103
10629 Berlin
Date:
Sunday 01 February, 2026 at 18:00 h
Teacher:
Renata Lira
Language:
English

Cooking class in English
How to make amazing tamales
Wie man unschlagbar gute Tamales macht
with Renata Lira

A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa (a dough made from nixtamalized corn) that is usually filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, chilies, or beans, then wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf and steamed until cooked.

Tamales Workshop for Candlemas Day

In Mexico, Candlemas Day is closely tied to tamales: a tradition born from the blending of pre-Hispanic and Christian rituals. On February 2nd, those who found the figurine of Baby Jesus in the Rosca de Reyes (Epiphany bread) on January 6th are expected to host a tamaliza—a tamale feast—for family and friends. In this workshop, we’ll celebrate this custom by preparing three different types of tamales, paired with a warm, comforting atole with a German twist.

Menu:

  •  Pan de Muerto
  •  Mexican-style hot chocolate
Renata Lira

Renata Lira

Renata Lira is a food writer, cook, and culinary expert with over 25 years of experience exploring the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine and its connections to global food traditions. She combines professional restaurant training with deep knowledge of traditional Mexican cooking. Renata has worked as a press officer for renowned Mexican restaurants like Pujol in Mexico City, and has written for various publications as a food critic and essayist. She is also the founder and editor of the independent food publication Atole Newsletter.

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Class type:
Cooking in groups — In this class you will form small groups and each group will be cooking some of the dishes listed in the menu. The other dishes will be cooked by your fellow cooking class participants. However, important steps and basic techniques will be demonstrated in front of the entire class and/or practiced together. Of course you will also see and hear what is going on around you and you are very welcome to ask the teacher questions. The class is designed for you to experience diverse dishes and menu components.
Facilities:
The cookery school is air-conditioned, aprons are provided, water and welcome drink are included.
Location:
G und S Charlottenburg
Wilmersdorfer Str. 102/103
10629 Berlin
Date:
Sunday 01 February, 2026 at 18:00 h
Teacher:
Renata Lira
Language:
English
Duration:
Generally 3.5 to 4 hours (no guarantee).
Based on our experiences, the average value for this course is 4 hours.
Participants:
max. 16 persons
Menu:
  •  Pan de Muerto
  •  Mexican-style hot chocolate
All prices in EUR incl. VAT and excl. shipping costs.
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