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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 December 13, 2025

    This is a must do experience in Chennai. I was welcomed with my host with her hospitality. It was a very relaxing environment ...The food was fantastic and got to enjoy great conversations.
    kgordon, hosted by Meena in Chennai BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from December 11, 2025

    ... she welcomed us into her home with such warmth that we instantly felt comfortable...She is truly a special lady—I only wish I had done this class sooner!...This class was one of the highlights of our trip to Mexico City...
    70osmar, hosted by Lucia in Mexico City BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from December 9, 2025

    It was the BEST! From start to finish Aoy made us feel so welcome.The market was an incredible place and was so beautiful...Off we went to her down river restaurant in a small boat...Delish and beautifully set! A perfect day all around
    terryoco, hosted by Aoy (Floating Market) in Bangkok BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from December 7, 2025

    ...We enjoyed learning...the best part was enjoying the meal together outside and chatting about Mexican culture and our travels. Everything was delicious and capped off with Geraldine's extraordinary flan.
    2connie, hosted by Mariana and Geraldine in Mexico City BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from December 7, 2025

    ...my husband and I learned so many valuable cooking skills and techniques...The food was AMAZING and we are still dreaming about how great it was. We definitely recommend this experience with the market tour.
    Richa_M, hosted by Manuel in Puerto Vallarta 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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