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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 April 23, 2025

    Incredible Authentic Cooking Experience – A Highlight of Our Trip!...He went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary needs...Manuel’s passion for sharing his culture through food shines through every part of the class.
    Mkubotte, hosted by Manuel in Puerto Vallarta BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from April 23, 2025

    Christen is very engaging and friendly...the views from her home are stunning. One feels as though they are in a movie scene...an excellent way to learn about Tuscany...make and eat great food, drink good wine, and enjoy great company.
    802bobd, hosted by Maria in Florence BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from April 22, 2025

    This cooking class was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Chiang Mai , an unforgettable, heartwarming experience from start to finish! From the moment Pea’s son personally picked us up at our hotel, we knew we were in for something special...
    938ariela, hosted by Pea in Chiang Mai BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from April 22, 2025

    We booked a cooking class with Viviana as part of a bachelorette weekend for our bride-to-be, and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of the trip! There were 10 of us, and Viviana made us feel SO welcome. She’s the perfect combo of sweet, fun, bubbly, and seriously skilled...
    422sapp, hosted by Viviana Acosta in San Juan 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:

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    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

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    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

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    Market visits
    1 - 2 hrs

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

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