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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 May 17, 2026

    Paula is a most gracious and knowledgeable teacher! I’ve taken many cooking classes and she taught me several tricks I’d never learned before...
    Susan_J, hosted by Paula in Lisbon BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from May 17, 2026

    Absolutely delightful evening with Midori!...Our meal with Midori was by far the favorite for our Kyoto stay. She is delightful, like visiting a friend and will share so many tips. Don’t hesitate, such a fun experience!
    Christy, hosted by Midori in Kyoto BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from May 16, 2026

    This cooking class was much more than a class. It was an experience not to be missed. Chieko and Yuki were informative, fun and so nice...
    Margaret_J , hosted by Chieko in Tokyo BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from May 16, 2026

    This was a fantastic experience!...the best sea bass I've ever eaten. I would highly recommend this experience and look forward to doing it again in 2027!
    vickibU, hosted by Manuel in Puerto Vallarta BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from May 7, 2026

    Emanuela and Mauricio are truly the most gracious people...Best ingredients...freshness and how to spice and add accents. They shared their family wine and limoncello. We met as friends but parted as family.
    310kurtv, hosted by Emanuela in Naples BOOK NOW

  • Traveler Review from May 7, 2026

    Chef Stephen is just amazingly talented and creative! This is my second time taking his cooking class and both times have been amazing!
    Rachel, hosted by Stephen in La Quinta, CA BOOK NOW

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"Traveling Spoon is a brilliant idea. The world needs it." - Alice Waters

100% of hosts are personally vetted

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:

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

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

Market visits
1 - 2 hrs

Explore a nearby market with your host, discovering the best local produce and its producers

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