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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 30, 2025

    ...Midori San is a legend and ever so unique!...she treats you like a long lost friend...Her class is very interactive and you will definitely improve...Highly highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience Kyoto in more depth.
    IE_V, hosted by Midori in Kyoto BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from June 29, 2025

    ...the HIGHLIGHT of our 10 days in Greece!... Her home belongs in Architecture Digest, and the views were breathtaking...If you are in Mykonos, you have to spend a few hours with Angelina…even better if you can do it at her home!!
    Amanda, hosted by Angelina (Mykonos) in Mykonos BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from June 25, 2025

    This cooking class and experience are amazing. Completely worth the money. Chef Rob really knows how to cook, and how to make people feel comfortable... I would recommend this to anyone visiting Montreal.
    Stephen, hosted by Robert in Montreal BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from June 25, 2025

    From the moment we saw Michiyo waiting for us at the station I knew we going to have a wonderful day... learning the basics of Japanese flavours and techniques and then enjoyed the fruits of our labour...Both Michiyo and her husband were delightful and very patient...
    karenh, hosted by Michiyo in Kyoto BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from June 24, 2025

    ...We loved that this experience was in Katerina’s home and it was a fun opportunity to see how real Athenians live and eat away from the main touristy part of town...I would give the experience 6/5 if I could!
    Matthew, hosted by Katerina in Athens 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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