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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

Traveler Review from August 16, 2026

This was an incredible experience! Alexia was so informative and the dishes prepared were exquisite! We learned a lot and truly enjoyed the evening!

Lisa_B, hosted by Alexia in Annecy BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from August 16, 2026

...She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and such a great teacher. She was especially wonderful with my 9-year-old and made the whole experience so much fun...My favourite part was her making me feel at home and having nice conversations amongst the cooking...

jessicac, hosted by Sundari in Chennai BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from August 15, 2026

...It was definitely one of the high points of my visit to Korea...She seems very accommodating of special diets and needs. Very knowledgeable about food in general.

philipp3, hosted by Na Young (food tour) in Seoul BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from August 15, 2026

...nothing short of dreamy! It will be indelibly marked in our minds forever. The setting, the family, the gentle way of teaching us, the laughter and the food, was so beautiful....

F1659CQ, hosted by Jorge and Isabel in Porto BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from August 14, 2026

Alison’s passion for cooking authentic food from her home really shines through in the dishes she guides you through...I was surprised by how many fresh herbs go into Yunnan dishes—and even more impressed that so many came from her own garden... Everything we cooked was unbelievably tasty...

msgwen, hosted by Alison in New York, NY BOOK NOW
Traveler Review from August 13, 2026

...I can tell you without hesitation that this was my favorite event! We felt incredibly welcomed by both Fabio and Christianne, who is an absolute riot, and made the evening even more special...We sat at the table together and chatted for hours! I didn't want to leave...

robhL9, hosted by Fabio in Florence BOOK NOW

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

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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