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Meal Sharing has joined the Traveling Spoon family!
Meal Sharing has joined the Traveling Spoon family!

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 16, 2025

    ...The cooking experience was one of a kind and wonderful...Very fresh ingredients and just a wonderful display of hospitality...The whole experience was absolutely incredible...
    M5471U, hosted by Emanuela in Naples BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from June 15, 2025

    ...if you are a foodie there is one thing you have to do while in Lisbon, it's take a cooking class with Paula...Paula is the kind of person you meet once and stay connected with your entire life...I cannot recommend this experience enough!...
    Y3470Q, hosted by Paula in Lisbon BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from June 12, 2025

    ...This is not to be missed, Putu is an excellent host and an amazing chef...It was especially wonderful to feel welcomed to their family home...One of the highlights of our trip was getting to know Putu and and cooking together!...
    sarajod, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from June 11, 2025

    ...It exceeded our expectations...The man himself, the preparation, the timing, the food, the generosity was all just perfect...He was charming and communicative and we left, feeling like we had dinner with a good friend in Venice.
    AnneMarie, hosted by Massimo in Venice 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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