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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 January 26, 2025

    ...Noel was absolutely fantastic— friendly, knowledgeable, and really made the experience enjoyable from start to finish...The hands-on aspect made it feel like we were all chefs for the day...
    jeremy, hosted by Noel in Nice BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 24, 2025

    Our experience with Gaston was great!...He’s very warm and friendly...We would recommend this a hundred times!
    273gilag, hosted by Gaston in Mendoza BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 24, 2025

    This was fantastic! We learned great new drink methods, got a tour of the distillery and gained appreciation for high quality rum. Our mixologist (Shane) was excellent.
    Brendal, hosted by Shane in Saint Philip BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 24, 2025

    ...Our day with Jose was fantastic, beginning to end...you probably won't find a better paella in Valencia than the one you'll make with Jose...It truly felt like we were hanging out with a new friend, eating and drinking our way through the afternoon.
    B724FIju, hosted by Jose in Valencia BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from January 24, 2025

    Suzy is a fantastic host...We learned a lot about Belgian culture through the delicious food and dynamic conversation. Be warned, make sure you arrive with an appetite! :)...My father is a good cook but even he learned a trick or two from Suzy...
    W8658, hosted by Suzy in Ghent 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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