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

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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 August 15, 2025

    ...They showed us an amazing time and were the perfect hosts...this was probably the best thing I have done in a very long time!...They made us feel special and treated us like royals. It‘s a must do for an experience for away from the tourist traps...
    nadine, hosted by Emanuela in Naples BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from August 15, 2025

    ...My wife and I truly appreciated our host’s warmth and hospitality...The flavors went far beyond our expectations — rich, balanced, and unforgettable...we were amazed at how uniquely satisfying and flavorful this meal was.A truly memorable culinary experience!
    Sager_A, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from August 10, 2025

    ...Isi exceeded me expectations...Isi is very personable and we both got started talking about our passion of food and the significance it brings to Filipino culture...I highly recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your trip in the Philippines...As for cooking and the food, it was excellent...my trip was made better through Isi's recommendations...
    NorthStar, hosted by Isi in Manila BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from August 10, 2025

    Superb experience! Fusina was so welcoming and hospitable...Her home is in a very convenient & easy to find location, and has an amazing view of the canal. I learned so much from her...
    Greg_R, hosted by Fusina in Amsterdam 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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