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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 January 14, 2025

    ...we had the best time of stories, recipes and delicious food...My husband appreciated Sundari’s clear instructions and teaching her knowledge of all the spices...We thoroughly recommend this unique experience as ‘must do in Chennai’.
    JackieCha, hosted by Sundari in Chennai BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 14, 2025

    Highly, highly recommended. Not only did we cook a delicious meal, we learned a lot about Indonesian culture. Our host felt like what Ann of Green Gables would call a kindred spirit.
    Robbie R, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 14, 2025

    We had wonderful time at this cooking class. The family is so kind and so knowledgeable of Balinese culture...It was a great way to end our trip to Bali. I’d recommend it to anyone!
    seleahs, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 14, 2025

    Catherina is the most wonderful chef and teacher and makes you feel so welcome in her home...My only suggestion would be is arrive very very, very hungry because the food is delicious and plentiful. This is just the best experience that any visitor to Malacca could expect...
    863wendy, hosted by Catherina in Malacca BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 13, 2025

    I can't recommend this enough...great care is taken around hygiene at all times...My 'western' digestive system was looked after ;)...Much better & safer than a street stall and cooked authentically vs. something mass produced....
    AlexPea, hosted by Somaya in Cairo 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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