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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 September 23, 2025

    ...Machiko and Daishi are educated, worldly, and very interested in meeting...They made us feel very welcome and special...Do NOT miss this experience...
    Amy_B, hosted by Machiko in Hiroshima BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 22, 2025

    I had such a wonderful experience at this cooking class!...The host was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and full of knowledge...an absolutely lovely woman and a fantastic host. I left with a full stomach, new cooking skills, and wonderful memories...
    Venture, hosted by Meena in Chennai BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 17, 2025

    Great experience at Putu’s home, you get a great glimpse of an Indonesian family life...The cooking experience was amazing!...They even surprised me in the end with a birthday cake...
    331rutg, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 13, 2025

    I had a lovely day with Alexia...Alexia is very committed to natural foods and uses a lot of seeds, grains, spices and organic ingredients. We had a delicious lunch and a good chat...I thoroughly enjoyed my day with her.
    Jane_B, hosted by Alexia in Annecy 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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