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  • Traveler Review from January 4, 2026

    This was great overall. A more "high end" cooking class than others I had done. Lucia's home is BEAUTIFUL and honestly a little fancy! She knew a ton and the food we cooked was delicious...
    Benjamin, hosted by Lucia in Mexico City BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 4, 2026

    We have done many cooking classes around the world, and this one was truly special. Somaya, her mom, and her sister welcomed our family into their beautiful home and made us feel comfortable right away...
    jamlove, hosted by Somaya in Cairo BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 4, 2026

    Easily one of the best booking experiences in Beirut....Thank you for the hospitality. Merci. This was 10/10 experience.
    Arman_, hosted by Tania in Beirut BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 2, 2026

    We learned some classics––including how to make the softest idli ever––and we loved how accommodating Sundarii was of our veganism! We'd recommend it and would be happy to do another class in the future!
    Pioneer6, hosted by Sundarii in Bengaluru BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 1, 2026

    Putu was fantastic...The menu was delicious and accomodating of my pescatarian dietary preference...Could not recommend enough, well worth the price and time...
    Z5143U, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from December 21, 2025

    ...We met her mom and sister, and they are very nice and friendly...I enjoy the lunch with the family so much because of the food and our conversation. Overall, it is a very local and enjoyable experience!...
    weigeng, hosted by Somaya in Cairo BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from December 20, 2025

    Kodi and Meena are truly the most wonderful people...My son and I remain overwhelmed with the experience. Hugely recommend to anyone who is interested in Galle's rich history or in Sri Lanka's amazing food...
    515krishn, hosted by Kodi and Meena in Galle 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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