Cookies! They are not just something we eat. This site uses cookies so we can provide you the best user experience and deliver advertising and offers that are relevant to you. To read more about our cookie policy, including how to change your cookie settings, please read our Privacy and Cookie Policy. By continuing to use the site you are agreeing to our cookie policy.
I accept
VIEW PHOTOS
VIEW PHOTOS

Host: Sherly

Kochi (Cochin), India

USD
$26-$52 per person

Traditional Kerala home cooked meal

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

Meet Sherly

Sherly used to live in a large joint family where special importance was given to traditional food and customs. This is when she learned to cook traditional Kerala food using family recipes passed down through generations. Sherly is the owner of travel company that she has been running for over two decades. Currently she lives alone but enjoys cooking for friends and family, who often compliment her on her cooking and entertaining skills!

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) Sherly will welcome you into her beautiful home, located a 40 minute drive from Fort Kochi. Her home is inside a gated community and has a lush green lawn at the entrance. Sherly's home is decorated with touches of traditional Kerala and is impeccably clean. Sip on a freshly squeezed lime juice as you listen to Sherly narrate her food stories and tell you about the spices used in South Indian cooking. Later you will join her at the dining table to share a meal that may include dishes such as chicken cutlets, avial (mixed vegetables with coconut and yoghurt gravy), fish fry, prawn and green mango curry and rice. End your meal on a sweet note with a traditional dessert like payasam (milk and vermicelli pudding).

Cooking experience: (2-6 guests) Join Sherly in the kitchen for a cooking demo where she will demonstrate how to make traditional dishes such as appam (rice pancake) and stew or moru curry (buttermilk mildly spiced and garnished) and thoran (vegetables). The cooking demonstration will last about an hour before you join Sherly at her dining table to enjoy a traditional Kerala meal.

Notes: As for most Indian homes, please remove your footwear at the entrance of the home. Sherly can offer pick-up and drop-off from Fort Kochi hotels at an additional price, so please click on the transportation option if you'd like to include a hotel transfer.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Malayalam

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.
  • Appam
  • Chicken curry
  • Fish curry
  • Kerala rice
  • Moru kachiyathu
  • Avial
  • Salad, pappadam and pickle
  • Payasam, pudding or fruits and ice cream
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

We had a great time at Sherly's home, she was very talkative and friendly, sharing her life story and also everything regarding her cooking, including her family recipes! She has a lovely and luxurious house, very clean and well decorated. The food was superb and abundant; great taste and not too spicy, we were stuffed by the end of the meal. Our favorite dish was fried fish and pineapple pudding – it was delicious. It was a great experience overall!

Ariel, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Kochi Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
8ca81388 7f15 4108 8542 3b7604d5a498

Sherly

$26-$52 USD

per person
100% VETTED
Learn more
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • 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
 $52 $32 $26
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $42 $32
Alcohol
 $4 per person
Transportation
 $26 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $52 $32 $26
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $42 $32
Alcohol
 $4 per person
Transportation
 $26 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-1:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm

Meet Sherly

Sherly used to live in a large joint family where special importance was given to traditional food and customs. This is when she learned to cook traditional Kerala food using family recipes passed down through generations. Sherly is the owner of travel company that she has been running for over two decades. Currently she lives alone but enjoys cooking for friends and family, who often compliment her on her cooking and entertaining skills!

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) Sherly will welcome you into her beautiful home, located a 40 minute drive from Fort Kochi. Her home is inside a gated community and has a lush green lawn at the entrance. Sherly's home is decorated with touches of traditional Kerala and is impeccably clean. Sip on a freshly squeezed lime juice as you listen to Sherly narrate her food stories and tell you about the spices used in South Indian cooking. Later you will join her at the dining table to share a meal that may include dishes such as chicken cutlets, avial (mixed vegetables with coconut and yoghurt gravy), fish fry, prawn and green mango curry and rice. End your meal on a sweet note with a traditional dessert like payasam (milk and vermicelli pudding).

Cooking experience: (2-6 guests) Join Sherly in the kitchen for a cooking demo where she will demonstrate how to make traditional dishes such as appam (rice pancake) and stew or moru curry (buttermilk mildly spiced and garnished) and thoran (vegetables). The cooking demonstration will last about an hour before you join Sherly at her dining table to enjoy a traditional Kerala meal.

Notes: As for most Indian homes, please remove your footwear at the entrance of the home. Sherly can offer pick-up and drop-off from Fort Kochi hotels at an additional price, so please click on the transportation option if you'd like to include a hotel transfer.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Malayalam

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.
  • Appam
  • Chicken curry
  • Fish curry
  • Kerala rice
  • Moru kachiyathu
  • Avial
  • Salad, pappadam and pickle
  • Payasam, pudding or fruits and ice cream
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

We had a great time at Sherly's home, she was very talkative and friendly, sharing her life story and also everything regarding her cooking, including her family recipes! She has a lovely and luxurious house, very clean and well decorated. The food was superb and abundant; great taste and not too spicy, we were stuffed by the end of the meal. Our favorite dish was fried fish and pineapple pudding – it was delicious. It was a great experience overall!

Ariel, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Kochi Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $52 $32 $26
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $42 $32
Alcohol
 $4 per person
Transportation
 $26 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $52 $32 $26
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $42 $32
Alcohol
 $4 per person
Transportation
 $26 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-1:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm
ABOUT TRAVELING SPOON

Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.

FAQ

    You can cancel your reservation up until 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus a 3% processing fee. Experiences within 48 hours are not refundable.

    If you have a question for your host, you can include a note in the field "Write a note to your host" during the booking process. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be emailed your host's direct contact information and you will also be able to message the host through your profile. You can always cancel your booking and receive a full refund 48 hours or more before your experience. If you have other questions you can also email us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten free options. For vegetarian travelers, we have an icon on each host profile to indicate whether that host can also offer a fully vegetarian menu. There is a section in the booking form to note any allergies or dietary restrictions which will be sent directly to your host.

    Some hosts offer alcohol as an optional add-on for travelers who are of legal drinking age. Pricing for alcohol is visible on the host profile page and includes one to two glasses of wine, beer or local alcohol.

    Have a flight or other tour planned and can’t make the timing provided? If the timing listed on the host’s profile doesn’t work for you, our hosts can often accommodate timing changes. Because all of our experiences are private our hosts are happy to tailor experiences to meet your travel needs. Simply note your request in the booking process.

    Your card will not be charged until your host accepts your booking. Typically hosts respond to bookings within 72 hours. In the event your host is unavailable on your selected date and your host rejects your booking your credit card will not be charged.

    Your host's detailed contact information, including their phone number, address, and direction notes, will all be provided immediately upon successful confirmation of your experience (after your hosts accepts your booking and your credit card is successfully processed). This information will be emailed to you to the email address you used to sign up, and will also be visible on your Traveling Spoon profile.

    All prices are noted per person prices unless otherwise specified. Transportation is typically charged on a per car basis. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free. Hosts set their own prices and Traveling Spoon marks up the experiences; on average hosts receive over 70% of the price paid by the traveler.

    100% of Traveling Spoon experiences are private! Just you and your host and host’s family.

    Hosts typically respond to booking inquiries within 72 hours. If for some reason you have not heard from your host or if you have any questions you can always contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Your safety and security are our top priority. To ensure this, Traveling Spoon personally vets 100% of all hosts, including an in-person host visit, to ensure each host and experience meets our strict quality requirements.

    Some hosts offer transportation as an optional add-on for travelers. Typically this is round trip transportation with pick up and drop off at your hotel. Pricing is quoted per car. Specific instructions for transportation will be provided in your confirmation details when your booking is confirmed.

    Many of our hosts accommodate solo travelers. You can see if a host accepts solo travelers by looking at the traveler range found next to the experience descriptions on the host profile (indicated by the numbers in parentheses next to "In-home meal", "Cooking experience" and "Market visit").

    Most of our Traveling Spoon experiences are incredibly family friendly and can accommodate infants and children. If a host is unable to accommodate children that will be noted in the “Notes” section of their profile. Our child pricing policy is children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free.