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TRAVEL OFF THE EATEN PATH

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 October 2, 2026

    Nicoletta and Fabio were amazing hosts...The step by step instructions they gave us along with a few tips, have given us the confidence to replicate the recipes at home... Great food, great teachers and great conversations. Overall amazing experience.
    O330LVri, hosted by Nicoletta and Fabio in Milan BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from October 2, 2026

    The experience was so much more than just a cooking class...Everything felt so warm, genuine and welcoming. Sharing this special moment with Shalini and her family gave us a beautiful glimpse into local life and allowed us to experience a truly authentic evening...
    K5940ZV, hosted by Shalini in Jaipur BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from October 2, 2026

    ...Sundari welcomes you with so much warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality...Beyond just the recipes, the real magic is in the storytelling and tradition... an incredible, soulful, and delicious experience. I cannot recommend this enough!
    daniela, hosted by Sundari in Chennai BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from October 1, 2026

    Paula is such a kind person...very accommodating...very welcoming...She was patient and kind as she taught us how to prepare and cook the meal. We highly recommend this experience.
    T1277MW, hosted by Paula in Lisbon BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from October 1, 2026

    ...Chef Jose is passionate about his craft, a fantastic host, and a truly delightful human being. It is very rare for an experience to balance being professional, intimate, and educational, but he wove those threads perfectly to create a true core memory for our trip...
    CedricS, hosted by Jose in Valencia 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:

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

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

Market visits
1 - 2 hrs

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

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