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Meal Sharing has joined the Traveling Spoon family!
Meal Sharing has joined the Traveling Spoon family!

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Find your destination and book a private meal or cooking class with the best home cooks in their homes around the world

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  • Traveler Review from September 14, 2023

    Great host, spoke very good english, took the time to share some information about the country, easy and tasty recipes, table set up very professional...it was a fantastic experience and recommend the course.
    Nicole_C, hosted by Birgit in Rankweil BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 14, 2023

    ...the experience is so much more than food based. Dewa is a kind and intelligent man...Spending time in their village home is a highlight of this amazing experience...Absolutely book this. It was one of the very best experiences we have had while traveling and that is saying a lot.
    travelgi, hosted by Dewa in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 13, 2023

    ...this cooking experience was by far the most authentic and enjoyable thing I have done....Such a lovely way to spend an evening.
    Cat_D, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 13, 2023

    ...We enjoyed preparing the ingredients, some of which were from Mirella’s garden, and then eating the food. An absolutely lovely evening of conversation and learning from two chefs.
    Judith, hosted by Mirella in Florence BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 13, 2023

    Highly recommended! Emika is a wonderful host, takes her time explaining everything and answering all questions. This class will be one of my travel highlights in Japan
    W12497, hosted by Emika in Kyoto BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 12, 2023

    This was an amazing cooking class with Putu! She is an amazing host and great at taking the class creating a relaxed environment! The food was so tasty and making five dishes was great as we got to taste a full range of flavours! We left feeling very full! Highly recommend!
    Samdua, hosted by Putu in Bali BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 12, 2023

    Such fun! What a lovely experience - meeting Jyashree & Ravi was a highlight of our trip...The whole event felt like meeting old friends and if this entertaining couple is ever our way, we look forward to welcoming them to our home…
    Safari001, hosted by Jyashree in Chennai BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 10, 2023

    Amazing experience, friendly and knowledgeable host, value for money. We picked up many tips and techniques to try Japanese cooking when we get home.
    Aaron, hosted by Emika in Kyoto BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from September 10, 2023

    Fantastic host and cooking experience! Helene was so welcoming and personable and a fantastic chef...Felt like we were at home cooking with a friend...Definitely must do in PV!
    happytraveler, hosted by Helene in Puerto Vallarta BOOK NOW
  • Authentic Cooking Classes

    Online and in-person cooking classes with locals around the world. Learn to cook new cuisines and travel from your own kitchen with our latest online cooking classes.

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    Private experiences

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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