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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 June 4, 2026

    Emmanuela and Maurizio were perfect hosts. The experience was educational and fun and we felt very welcome...We loved our experience!
    Go6274, hosted by Emanuela in Naples BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from June 4, 2026

    Francesco and family were beautiful hosts...Cooking class was fun with the best pasta made. Wine was superb, company awesome and views for days in this gorgeous spot. Worth every cent...
    mickyk, hosted by Francesco in Catania BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from June 4, 2026

    This was a wonderful experience!...It was so comfortable and relaxed that we almost immediately felt as if we were long-time friends.An experience that shouldn’t be missed and we highly, highly recommend it...
    Garth_N, hosted by Machiko in Hiroshima BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from June 4, 2026

    ...would highly recommend this experience...There is a wonderful balance between cooking, learning, relaxing, and enjoying the food you prepare together...we felt as though we had spent time with a friend...one of the highlights of our trip...
    Louis_C, hosted by Margarita in Mexico City BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from June 2, 2026

    ...Picturesque house and surrounding yard and garden are the perfect setting for this experience...Fabio and his wife Cristiana are such gracious hosts...Food, conversation, wine were all delightful. I highly recommend this experience!
    MarcyA, hosted by Fabio in Florence BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from May 24, 2026

    This was a great experience. Probably best of our trip. We are very experienced travelers +50 countries. Highly recommend.
    greg i, hosted by Bee and Soy in Ulaanbaatar 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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