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Book authentic cooking classes with locals in their homes

Book private cooking classes with the best home cooks in their homes in 200+ destinations around the world

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  • Traveler Review from August 10, 2025

    ...Isi exceeded me expectations...Isi is very personable and we both got started talking about our passion of food and the significance it brings to Filipino culture...I highly recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your trip in the Philippines...As for cooking and the food, it was excellent...my trip was made better through Isi's recommendations...
    NorthStar, hosted by Isi in Manila BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from August 10, 2025

    Superb experience! Fusina was so welcoming and hospitable...Her home is in a very convenient & easy to find location, and has an amazing view of the canal. I learned so much from her...
    Greg_R, hosted by Fusina in Amsterdam BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from August 6, 2025

    Oh my goodness, this experience was next level. Putu was such a beautiful and welcoming host...had a lot of cooking knowledge...The food was so delicious...
    mrsacura, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from August 6, 2025

    ...Her warm hospitality and experience with African recipes was exactly what we were looking for...The food was a 10/10 and the roti was a 12/10...We chose her because of her 5 star reviews and our expectations were exceeded.
    Ilyse_D, hosted by Lorette in Cape Town BOOK NOW
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    We find the best home cooks around the world so you can immerse yourself in meaningful food experiences and cultural traditions passed down through generations. Connect with local culture through food. Visit a grandmother in her kitchen in India and learn how to make crisp dosas or spend time on a farm in Northern Thailand and grind curry pastes, and experience how local people live.

    Choose from three unique experiences with our hosts, or pick a combination:

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    In-home Meals
    1 ½ - 2 hrs

    Experience the joy of a homemade meal (and eat it the way the locals do) over conversation about food and culture

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    Cooking Experiences
    3 - 4 hrs

    Discover cultural and culinary traditions passed down through generations as you learn to cook with your host in their kitchen

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    Market visits
    1 - 2 hrs

    Explore a nearby market with your host, discovering the best local produce and its producers

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