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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 March 15, 2025

    It was truly the highlight of our trip! Strongly recommend this tour to everyone who loves food and enjoy cooking or want to learn about the cuisine in Mexico!...
    kristine, hosted by Lucia in Mexico City BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from March 15, 2025

    ...The cooking experience was great and the food was wonderful...Maria is a lovely hostess and made our Florence trip quite memorable.
    L2708M, hosted by Maria in Florence BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from March 15, 2025

    Spectacular! We loved our time with Giovanna and her family...The family simply loved the evening. The wine just like the conversation continued to flow. Simply a must
    Dino_D, hosted by Giovanna in Bologna BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from March 15, 2025

    We had an awesome time learning about the various spices and flavors of Indian cooking with Payal. She was a great teacher! I’d highly recommend this class and experience for anyone visiting Jaipur.
    417avif, hosted by Payal in Jaipur BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from March 15, 2025

    This was one of our favorite excursions we did on our trip! It was so much fun and so informational. I couldn’t recommend this enough!!
    somerd, hosted by Shane in Saint Philip BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from March 14, 2025

    We had an awesome time learning about the various spices and flavors of Indian cooking with Payal. She was a great teacher! I’d highly recommend this class and experience for anyone visiting Jaipur.
    LOParable, hosted by Payal in Jaipur 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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