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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 April 29, 2025

    ...Mohara is a force of nature. She is feisty, intelligent, and kind and generous to boot. Having just travelled around the country for 16 days I can honestly say this was the most delicious and authentic food we had....
    saski60, hosted by Mohara in Colombo BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from April 28, 2025

    ...she made us feel welcomed into her home and demonstrated that she cared about our learning experience...Lucia is a wonderful host...This was a highlight of our visit to Mexico City.
    Trek787, hosted by Lucia in Mexico City BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from April 27, 2025

    Our tour with Maria was seamless...There is so much you get with hands on that just doesn't transfer with a cooking demonstration!...it was a great way to spend our day in Casablanca...I highly recommend this experience!
    carolrG16, hosted by Maria in Casablanca 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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