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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 May 20, 2025

    This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip...My first time making pasta and it was great to be guided each step of the process...The experience was more than four hours of magic... a must if you want a unique and amazing experience.
    Soonkent, hosted by Maria in Florence BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from May 20, 2025

    The cooking class with Emika was incredibly fun. We made Gyoza, Miso Soup, and side dishes which were all amazing...next time we are in Japan we want to do it again and learn how to make other dishes.
    william, hosted by Emika in Kyoto BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from May 20, 2025

    The cooking class with Sabrina exceeded our expectations. It’s hands down one of the best experiences of our trip to Pompeii...Sabrina made us feel like family friends as we dined on the patio. It was a beautiful evening!...
    bbeth06, hosted by Sabrina in Pompeii BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from May 17, 2025

    ...She welcomed us into her home and by the end she was like family...We loved her so much we went out the next day and bought her a gift! I cannot say enough about Maria and her husband Marco!...I will book with her again!
    tinamZea, hosted by Maria in Florence BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from May 15, 2025

    Cinzia was a lovely host...very kind and friendly, and knows a lot of history of Florence and cooking. I will definitely recommend this to anyone coming to Florence that wants an authentic cooking experience...
    Elizabeth, hosted by Cinzia in Florence 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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