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Host: Wilma

Bengaluru (Bangalore), India

USD
$22-$33 per person

Authentic home-cooked coastal Mangalorean dishes

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

Meet Wilma

Wilma's love for cooking began in her childhood, learning from her mother and perfecting her skills as she prepared daily meals for her children. She took pride in creating healthy, flavorful dishes while passing on her passion for cooking to the next generation. As the wife of a now-retired Army officer, Wilma’s family moved frequently, giving her the opportunity to explore and enjoy diverse cuisines from across India. Yet, the Mangalorean food of her upbringing has always held a special place in her heart.

For Wilma, cooking is more than a skill - it’s a source of joy and a way to connect with others. She delights in hosting gatherings and has even cooked for over three dozen people at a time, sharing her warmth and love through every dish she prepares.

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: (1-6 guests) Wilma warmly invites you into her charming home, adorned with decorative stone walls and surrounded by a lush garden where she grows her own herbs. Begin your visit with a refreshing welcome drink as Wilma introduces you to the flavors of Mangalorean cuisine - an enticing blend of spices, coconut, and fresh ingredients like fish, meat, and vegetables.

A highlight of Wilma’s kitchen is her Mangalorean breads, traditionally made from rice flour. At the dining table, savor a delicious menu that might include chicken stew with hot appams (fermented rice crepes), pork bafat and sannas (spicy pork curry with steamed rice cakes), fresh salad, and flavorful Indian lentils. Conclude your meal with a sweet treat like kheer (rice pudding) or gajar halwa (carrot pudding), leaving you with a taste of Wilma’s heritage and hospitality.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) Step into Wilma’s kitchen, the heart of her warm and welcoming home, for a one-hour cooking demonstration. Watch as Wilma expertly prepares traditional South Indian dishes, showcasing the art of making appams (fermented rice crepes) or sannas (fluffy steamed rice cakes) paired with a flavorful chicken stew and a seasonal vegetable curry. While this is a demonstration rather than a hands-on class, it’s an engaging opportunity to learn the secrets of her treasured recipes.

Languages spoken: English

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.
  • Appams and chicken stew
  • Sannas and pork bafat
  • Dal (lentils)
  • Salad
  • Kheer (rice pudding)
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Wilma is a warm and gracious host and went out of her way to make us feel at home. She made a simple but delicious Mangalorean meal; you can tell she cooks from the heart! The kitchen was the most beautiful part of the home and you can tell it’s the heart of the home. Wilma’s cooking is delicious and unpretentious. She is extremely efficient in the kitchen, bustling about, not skipping a beat. It was a treat to share a meal with her and speak to her about her ancestral home in Mangalore.

Susan, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Bengaluru Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Wilma

$22-$33 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $28 $26 $22
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $33 $31 $28
Alcohol
 $4 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $28 $26 $22
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $33 $31 $28
Alcohol
 $4 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm

Meet Wilma

Wilma's love for cooking began in her childhood, learning from her mother and perfecting her skills as she prepared daily meals for her children. She took pride in creating healthy, flavorful dishes while passing on her passion for cooking to the next generation. As the wife of a now-retired Army officer, Wilma’s family moved frequently, giving her the opportunity to explore and enjoy diverse cuisines from across India. Yet, the Mangalorean food of her upbringing has always held a special place in her heart.

For Wilma, cooking is more than a skill - it’s a source of joy and a way to connect with others. She delights in hosting gatherings and has even cooked for over three dozen people at a time, sharing her warmth and love through every dish she prepares.

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: (1-6 guests) Wilma warmly invites you into her charming home, adorned with decorative stone walls and surrounded by a lush garden where she grows her own herbs. Begin your visit with a refreshing welcome drink as Wilma introduces you to the flavors of Mangalorean cuisine - an enticing blend of spices, coconut, and fresh ingredients like fish, meat, and vegetables.

A highlight of Wilma’s kitchen is her Mangalorean breads, traditionally made from rice flour. At the dining table, savor a delicious menu that might include chicken stew with hot appams (fermented rice crepes), pork bafat and sannas (spicy pork curry with steamed rice cakes), fresh salad, and flavorful Indian lentils. Conclude your meal with a sweet treat like kheer (rice pudding) or gajar halwa (carrot pudding), leaving you with a taste of Wilma’s heritage and hospitality.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) Step into Wilma’s kitchen, the heart of her warm and welcoming home, for a one-hour cooking demonstration. Watch as Wilma expertly prepares traditional South Indian dishes, showcasing the art of making appams (fermented rice crepes) or sannas (fluffy steamed rice cakes) paired with a flavorful chicken stew and a seasonal vegetable curry. While this is a demonstration rather than a hands-on class, it’s an engaging opportunity to learn the secrets of her treasured recipes.

Languages spoken: English

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.
  • Appams and chicken stew
  • Sannas and pork bafat
  • Dal (lentils)
  • Salad
  • Kheer (rice pudding)
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Wilma is a warm and gracious host and went out of her way to make us feel at home. She made a simple but delicious Mangalorean meal; you can tell she cooks from the heart! The kitchen was the most beautiful part of the home and you can tell it’s the heart of the home. Wilma’s cooking is delicious and unpretentious. She is extremely efficient in the kitchen, bustling about, not skipping a beat. It was a treat to share a meal with her and speak to her about her ancestral home in Mangalore.

Susan, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Bengaluru Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $28 $26 $22
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $33 $31 $28
Alcohol
 $4 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $28 $26 $22
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $33 $31 $28
Alcohol
 $4 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm
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