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
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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
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Traveler Review from November 7, 2025
...She is a fantastic host and an incredible chef...She made us feel welcome from the start... and provided that critical bridge between guest and destination that’s so hard to find these days...Thank you to Shailini and Traveling Spoon for providing one of the best experiences we had across this entire country.
Paul B, hosted by Shalini in Jaipur
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Traveler Review from November 5, 2025
My entire family loved this tour. We enjoyed the mercado, which was off the tourist radar. Lucia was very friendly and communicative...I highly recommend this experience!
Lisa_M, hosted by Lucia in Mexico City
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Traveler Review from November 5, 2025
Amazing experience cooking 6 different dishes and sitting at a long table with new found friends to enjoy. The local woman were lovely and so happy in sharing their knowledge and recipes with us It is a must experience.
Diane A, hosted by Putu in Bali
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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:
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