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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 March 5, 2025

    This was absolutely the best experience ever. Cooking with Maria was wonderful...Her house is absolutely beautiful and she hosted us in the most wonderful way....I would recommend to everyone.
    Sean G, hosted by Maria in Florence BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from March 4, 2025

    Shiori-san was the best! So knowledgeable about Hokkaido cooking and traditions. Learning from her was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious!
    violettala, hosted by Shiori in Sapporo BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from March 4, 2025

    I had an amazing time!...I really felt like I was welcomed and learned a lot. The food tastes nicer than what you’d get in a restaurant!...
    Lulaschu, hosted by Yoshiko in Osaka BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from February 26, 2025

    This was one of the best experiences of our whole trip! Massimo was an incredible host, and even better teacher...I couldn’t recommend this more, book immediately!...
    David M, hosted by Massimo in Venice BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from February 25, 2025

    Would highly recommend this experience, the tour of their house was amazing and same with the food! The dishes that we cooked were better than any restaurant we went to during our entire trip.
    cooper, hosted by Putu in Bali 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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