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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 November 16, 2025

    ...Putu and her family were gracious and she did an excellent job...We also enjoyed her farm tour and using ingredients from her farm...Come hungry and curious! And our meal was delicious!!...make it part of the beginning of your trip as you will use the information on the rest of your trip!
    Rosalba, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 15, 2025

    What an excellent way to be immersed in the culture and history of Korean society. Chef Kim was delightful...Strolling through this very local food market, tasting the delights of Korean food, seeing the fresh ingredients as well as traditional staples was really enjoyable...
    Gerald O, hosted by Na Young in Seoul BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 15, 2025

    ...an incredible experience that was the highlight of our trip to Mexico City...we also felt welcomed into Lucia’s home. We entered strangers and left friends...I would strongly recommend this activity to anyone traveling to Mexico City
    Avochic, hosted by Lucia in Mexico City BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 14, 2025

    This was a fantastic experience! Isabel is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly...we even got to spend some time with her adorable dog Nacho. This was truly a highlight of our trip to SMA. Highly recommend.
    Cara_B, hosted by Isabel in San Miguel de Allende BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 10, 2025

    This experience was the highlight of my trip to Mongolia. Bee and Soy were so kind and welcoming! The food was so delicious and everything about this experience was absolutely perfect. I can’t wait to return to Mongolia and visit them again one day soon.
    Clinton, hosted by Bee and Soy in Ulaanbaatar BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 10, 2025

    Everything was perfect....Debjani is a fantastic host. I can’t say enough about the quality and attention to detail served by Traveling Spoon wherever we’ve used them. They offer one of the best ways to immerse yourself in a culture and meet locals.
    Paul B, hosted by Debjani in Kolkata 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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