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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 August 24, 2026

    Kanae was wonderful!...She made us feel comfortable in her home...In short - we highly recommend this workshop!
    Svi_from, hosted by Kanae in Sapporo BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from August 24, 2026

    The food tour with Chef Rob was excellent...We always do food tours and this tour more than lived up to our expectations...but his knowledge is extensive and generously shared with anyone seeking to learn.
    gcshn9, hosted by Robert in Montreal BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from August 22, 2026

    ...I loved that the experience was in a traditional ger...Bee and Soy were very kind, welcoming, and eager to teach me some of their ways and customs. I highly recommend this tour. It was a wonderful way to begin my tour in Mongolia.
    Carolyn_, hosted by Bee and Soy in Ulaanbaatar BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from August 21, 2026

    ...They were wonderful hosts and made our experience even more special by playing us music on a traditional instrument. I would highly recommend booking with Hang and Hong while visiting Hanoi.
    toddfF5, hosted by Hong and Hang in Hanoi BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from August 16, 2026

    This was an incredible experience! Alexia was so informative and the dishes prepared were exquisite! We learned a lot and truly enjoyed the evening!
    Lisa_B, hosted by Alexia in Annecy BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from August 16, 2026

    ...She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and such a great teacher. She was especially wonderful with my 9-year-old and made the whole experience so much fun...My favourite part was her making me feel at home and having nice conversations amongst the cooking...
    jessicac, hosted by Sundari in Chennai BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from August 15, 2026

    ...It was definitely one of the high points of my visit to Korea...She seems very accommodating of special diets and needs. Very knowledgeable about food in general.
    philipp3, hosted by Na Young (food tour) in Seoul 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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