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Book private cooking classes with the best home cooks in their homes in 200+ destinations around the world

Traveler Review from June 23, 2026

A Life Altering Experience in Cairo...Myself, wife, and friends will share stories of this experience for the rest of our lives. A piece of our hearts will remain in Cairo with these beautiful women.

martinw2, hosted by Somaya in Cairo BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from June 22, 2026

Noel is an excellent chef, host and teacher. He kept us busy as we prepared a delicious 4course meal. I would recommend this experience for anyone looking for a French cooking class

DanielG_, hosted by Noel in Nice BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from June 19, 2026

We had a wonderful experience with Angelina cooking in her well stocked kitchen...I feel we had a real authentic Greek experience that was a highlight of our vacation.

Global278, hosted by Angelina (Mykonos) in Mykonos BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from June 19, 2026

...we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience with Gerald. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient with us novices...We all loved it...His wife was so sweet and an accomplished sommelier! 10 of 10!

melanie, hosted by Gerald in Gordes, Provence BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from June 19, 2026

Massimo is incredible. He’s thoughtful and welcoming. He made great food and was an expert of the region and its history. He makes the experience very special and has a strong connection to family and Northeast Italy.

Wanderer305949, hosted by Massimo in Venice BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from June 19, 2026

...It was a great experience and a nice cultural exchange. Kanae speaks great English...

pakalanaHI, hosted by Kanae in Sapporo BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from June 18, 2026

Defne is a fantastic instructor and host. Rather than just teach you specific recipes only she will also teach you about techniques and different options for different ways to cook the food and a lot about the culture. Really appreciated it.

Jeffrey_B, hosted by Defne in Lisbon BOOK NOW

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"Traveling Spoon is a brilliant idea. The world needs it." - Alice Waters

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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