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Host: Yashna

Mare D Albert, Mauritius

USD
$76-$136 per person

Explore the cuisine of Mauritius with a local

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Yashna

Growing up in Mauritius, Yashna's family is very fond of cooking and entertaining friends and family. She is now excited to share her Mauritian gastronomical and cultural heritage with travelers visiting the island. Yashna is an art therapist and an educator who loves meeting new people and exploring new cultures. She believes the best way to experience the real Mauritius is in the heart of a local's home having a lovely exchange over a home-cooked meal.

When asked why she enjoys hosting, Yashna replied “Mauritians are very hospitable people. I want to share our diverse culture and gastronomical richness with travelers.”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-8 guests) Yashna lives with her parents and brothers in a beautiful home located just 10 minutes from the airport. The cuisine she cooks is fresh and seasonal - she uses vegetables from her garden and freshly caught fish. The cuisine of Mauritius is a blend of Chinese, European and Indian influences. Join Yashna and her family (when they around) at the dining table for an authentic Mauritian meal. Your menu might include dishes such as a seasonal salad, fish curry and flatbread or rice. You will conclude your meal with fresh fruit or sagoo (tapioca pudding).

Cooking experience: (1-8 guests) Join Yashna in the kitchen to learn to cook her family recipes that have been passed down through generations. Before you begin cooking, you will tour Yashna's backyard garden where she grows vegetables, fruits and herbs, some of which you will use in your cooking. Your hands-on Mauritian cooking class lasts 1.5 hours during which you will learn to make two dishes from scratch - an appetizer and a main dish such as fish curry. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped cook with Yashna at the dining table.

Notes: Yashna's home is 10 minute drive from the international airport. She can provide vegetarian and halal meals on request. Please inform her in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, while booking your Mauritius cooking class online.

Languages spoken: English, French and Hindi

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Boulettes
  • Mauritian fish curry
  • Coconut chutney
  • Green leaves sautée (from the garden)
  • Flatbread (farata) or rice
  • Passion fruit juice (from the garden)

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
This was my second Traveling Spoon experience and it was incredible. Yashna and her parents welcomed me into their beautiful home with open hearts and delicious local Mauritian dishes. The perfect balance of being in the kitchen with them and seeing the magic happen, while sitting together at the table enjoying, talking and laughing together. It was a very memorable experience and the beginning of a wonderful new friendship.
- bigbr20 July 20, 2024
Amazing cooking class with lovely local family! We booked the cooking class as a surprise birthday gift for one of our friends. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the hosts, making us feel like part of the family. We not only had the possibility to cook the traditional meal together, but also had a pleasure to listen about the history and the traditions of Mauritian Hindus. It was more than just a cooking class - it was a great experience and Yashna with her parents are just lovely and so kind. They even prepared the birthday surprise for our friend that made it really special. The food was so great and suited to our preferences - it was vegetarian and not too spicy. We highly recommend the class - it really exceeded our expectations. Thank you Yashna & family!
- Zuzzaa May 17, 2024
A fantastic experience that I fully recommend! Yashna and her family were very warm, welcoming and interested in smiling a glimpse into their life. They even gave some very nice recommendations on things to do and foods to try to further experience Mauritius. Overall an absolutely wonderful evening
- Passport June 13, 2023
It was a fantastic experience! Yashna and her family were very warm and welcoming. They explained a lot about Mauritius and even made some very nice recommendations I'm excited to try
- Heinrich June 12, 2023
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Yashna

$76-$136 USD

per person
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  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
$102 $92 $76
Cooking Experience + Meal
$136 $118 $92
Alcohol
$16 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
$102 $92 $76
Cooking Experience + Meal
$136 $118 $92
Alcohol
$16 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Yashna

Growing up in Mauritius, Yashna's family is very fond of cooking and entertaining friends and family. She is now excited to share her Mauritian gastronomical and cultural heritage with travelers visiting the island. Yashna is an art therapist and an educator who loves meeting new people and exploring new cultures. She believes the best way to experience the real Mauritius is in the heart of a local's home having a lovely exchange over a home-cooked meal.

When asked why she enjoys hosting, Yashna replied “Mauritians are very hospitable people. I want to share our diverse culture and gastronomical richness with travelers.”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-8 guests) Yashna lives with her parents and brothers in a beautiful home located just 10 minutes from the airport. The cuisine she cooks is fresh and seasonal - she uses vegetables from her garden and freshly caught fish. The cuisine of Mauritius is a blend of Chinese, European and Indian influences. Join Yashna and her family (when they around) at the dining table for an authentic Mauritian meal. Your menu might include dishes such as a seasonal salad, fish curry and flatbread or rice. You will conclude your meal with fresh fruit or sagoo (tapioca pudding).

Cooking experience: (1-8 guests) Join Yashna in the kitchen to learn to cook her family recipes that have been passed down through generations. Before you begin cooking, you will tour Yashna's backyard garden where she grows vegetables, fruits and herbs, some of which you will use in your cooking. Your hands-on Mauritian cooking class lasts 1.5 hours during which you will learn to make two dishes from scratch - an appetizer and a main dish such as fish curry. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped cook with Yashna at the dining table.

Notes: Yashna's home is 10 minute drive from the international airport. She can provide vegetarian and halal meals on request. Please inform her in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, while booking your Mauritius cooking class online.

Languages spoken: English, French and Hindi

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Boulettes
  • Mauritian fish curry
  • Coconut chutney
  • Green leaves sautée (from the garden)
  • Flatbread (farata) or rice
  • Passion fruit juice (from the garden)

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
This was my second Traveling Spoon experience and it was incredible. Yashna and her parents welcomed me into their beautiful home with open hearts and delicious local Mauritian dishes. The perfect balance of being in the kitchen with them and seeing the magic happen, while sitting together at the table enjoying, talking and laughing together. It was a very memorable experience and the beginning of a wonderful new friendship.
- bigbr20 July 20, 2024
Amazing cooking class with lovely local family! We booked the cooking class as a surprise birthday gift for one of our friends. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the hosts, making us feel like part of the family. We not only had the possibility to cook the traditional meal together, but also had a pleasure to listen about the history and the traditions of Mauritian Hindus. It was more than just a cooking class - it was a great experience and Yashna with her parents are just lovely and so kind. They even prepared the birthday surprise for our friend that made it really special. The food was so great and suited to our preferences - it was vegetarian and not too spicy. We highly recommend the class - it really exceeded our expectations. Thank you Yashna & family!
- Zuzzaa May 17, 2024
A fantastic experience that I fully recommend! Yashna and her family were very warm, welcoming and interested in smiling a glimpse into their life. They even gave some very nice recommendations on things to do and foods to try to further experience Mauritius. Overall an absolutely wonderful evening
- Passport June 13, 2023
It was a fantastic experience! Yashna and her family were very warm and welcoming. They explained a lot about Mauritius and even made some very nice recommendations I'm excited to try
- Heinrich June 12, 2023
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
$102 $92 $76
Cooking Experience + Meal
$136 $118 $92
Alcohol
$16 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
$102 $92 $76
Cooking Experience + Meal
$136 $118 $92
Alcohol
$16 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
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