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Host: John

Montreal, Canada

USD
$59-$119 per person

Home Dining & Dim Sum Cooking Class in Montreal

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet John

John is a passionate home cook who loves celebrating the vibrant, multicultural flavors of his home country, Mauritius. His passion for cooking began at a young age, inspired by his grandmother, who worked as a chef and taught him the importance of flavor, balance, and tradition. John’s unique culinary style reflects the rich diversity of Mauritian cuisine, blending Creole, Indian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, French, and English influences into every dish.

With a Mauritian mother and Chinese father, John’s food tells the story of his heritage and the melting pot of cultures found on the island. After studying in France, he moved to Montreal to continue exploring his love of food and sharing it with others. Cooking with John is more than a meal, it’s a cultural journey through Mauritius’ history and flavors. Together with his wife Monica, John warmly welcomes guests into their home, making every experience feel like dining with old friends.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-6 guests) Join your hosts John and Monica in their cozy apartment in Montreal’s Hochelaga neighborhood for a Mauritian-inspired dim sum dining experience. Begin your in-home dining experience in Montreal with a refreshing drink, and a light snack before sitting down to enjoy freshly made dim sums infused with the vibrant, multicultural flavors of Mauritius. John combines his Mauritian and Chinese heritage to create a unique twist on traditional dim sums, featuring ingredients and spices inspired by the island’s diverse cuisine. Choose from a variety of fillings: chicken, pork, shrimp, or vegan and savor an unforgettable meal that blends Asian techniques with Mauritian flair. This intimate Montreal dining experience offers a taste of global fusion in a relaxed local home.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) Join your hosts John and Monica in their home kitchen for a hands-on Montreal cooking class, where you’ll learn to cook authentic Mauritian cuisine from scratch. Using recipes passed down from John’s grandmother, you’ll cook for about an hour and create two traditional dishes, such as Mauritian-style dim sum, dumplings, or crispy spring rolls. As you cook, John will share stories and techniques from his multicultural heritage, blending Chinese, Creole, and Indian influences that make Mauritian food so unique. After the class, sit down together to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve helped prepare, paired with warm hospitality and engaging conversation about life in Canada.

Notes:
1. Your host is happy to accommodate vegan or vegetarian requests, if informed in advance.
2. This Montreal cooking experience is family and kid friendly.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Dim sum or dumplings | chicken, pork, shrimp, beef or vegan
  • Spring rolls
  • Chicken with 5 spices
  • Green papaya salad

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
John and Monica welcomed us warmly and taught us the secrets of making the perfect dim sum.John's dinner was delicious and accompanied by interesting and fun stories about his Mauritian and Canadian family/culture. It was such a pleasure to spend an evening with this lovely couple. Highly recommend!
- Yuv June 24, 2025
The host, John Chung, welcomed us & gave hands on cooking instructions. He also educated us about his home country, Mauritius.
- Stephanie June 15, 2025
We loved our time with John and his wife Monica. The food was amazing and the hosts even better. John did a great job of accomodating my son's wheat allergy. My kids also loved the experience. My son said he loved how welcoming they were and my daughter loved the food.
- Seaside July 20, 2022
Whoa! John and his wife Monica are supremely awesome Meal Sharing hosts. They hosted my family and I while traveling from Chicago during Thanksgiving. The food was absolutely incredible. Since John is from Mauritius, it was flavors I have never experienced before. Also, they were super kind, and warm people. I would definitely mealshare with them when I am back in Montreal.
- Jay November 01, 2016

John

$59-$119 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $79 $69 $59
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $119 $109 $99
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $79 $69 $59
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $119 $109 $99
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 6:00pm-9:00pm

Meet John

John is a passionate home cook who loves celebrating the vibrant, multicultural flavors of his home country, Mauritius. His passion for cooking began at a young age, inspired by his grandmother, who worked as a chef and taught him the importance of flavor, balance, and tradition. John’s unique culinary style reflects the rich diversity of Mauritian cuisine, blending Creole, Indian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, French, and English influences into every dish.

With a Mauritian mother and Chinese father, John’s food tells the story of his heritage and the melting pot of cultures found on the island. After studying in France, he moved to Montreal to continue exploring his love of food and sharing it with others. Cooking with John is more than a meal, it’s a cultural journey through Mauritius’ history and flavors. Together with his wife Monica, John warmly welcomes guests into their home, making every experience feel like dining with old friends.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-6 guests) Join your hosts John and Monica in their cozy apartment in Montreal’s Hochelaga neighborhood for a Mauritian-inspired dim sum dining experience. Begin your in-home dining experience in Montreal with a refreshing drink, and a light snack before sitting down to enjoy freshly made dim sums infused with the vibrant, multicultural flavors of Mauritius. John combines his Mauritian and Chinese heritage to create a unique twist on traditional dim sums, featuring ingredients and spices inspired by the island’s diverse cuisine. Choose from a variety of fillings: chicken, pork, shrimp, or vegan and savor an unforgettable meal that blends Asian techniques with Mauritian flair. This intimate Montreal dining experience offers a taste of global fusion in a relaxed local home.

Cooking experience: (1-6 guests) Join your hosts John and Monica in their home kitchen for a hands-on Montreal cooking class, where you’ll learn to cook authentic Mauritian cuisine from scratch. Using recipes passed down from John’s grandmother, you’ll cook for about an hour and create two traditional dishes, such as Mauritian-style dim sum, dumplings, or crispy spring rolls. As you cook, John will share stories and techniques from his multicultural heritage, blending Chinese, Creole, and Indian influences that make Mauritian food so unique. After the class, sit down together to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve helped prepare, paired with warm hospitality and engaging conversation about life in Canada.

Notes:
1. Your host is happy to accommodate vegan or vegetarian requests, if informed in advance.
2. This Montreal cooking experience is family and kid friendly.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Dim sum or dumplings | chicken, pork, shrimp, beef or vegan
  • Spring rolls
  • Chicken with 5 spices
  • Green papaya salad

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
John and Monica welcomed us warmly and taught us the secrets of making the perfect dim sum.John's dinner was delicious and accompanied by interesting and fun stories about his Mauritian and Canadian family/culture. It was such a pleasure to spend an evening with this lovely couple. Highly recommend!
- Yuv June 24, 2025
The host, John Chung, welcomed us & gave hands on cooking instructions. He also educated us about his home country, Mauritius.
- Stephanie June 15, 2025
We loved our time with John and his wife Monica. The food was amazing and the hosts even better. John did a great job of accomodating my son's wheat allergy. My kids also loved the experience. My son said he loved how welcoming they were and my daughter loved the food.
- Seaside July 20, 2022
Whoa! John and his wife Monica are supremely awesome Meal Sharing hosts. They hosted my family and I while traveling from Chicago during Thanksgiving. The food was absolutely incredible. Since John is from Mauritius, it was flavors I have never experienced before. Also, they were super kind, and warm people. I would definitely mealshare with them when I am back in Montreal.
- Jay November 01, 2016
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $79 $69 $59
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $119 $109 $99
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $79 $69 $59
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $119 $109 $99
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 6:00pm-9:00pm
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