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

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 November 23, 2025

    Our experience with Miki and travelling spoon was amazing - the booking and communication was seamless...It was just delightful, she was knowledgable... The food was delicious and she was so generous.
    E5898BQ, hosted by Miki in Tokyo BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 21, 2025

    ...Shohei is an amazing cook and even better person. He showed me how to make Ramen and gyosas and everything ended up Delicious!...Totally recommend, hopefully I can do it again my next trip
    Andres A, hosted by Masato or Shohei in Osaka BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 21, 2025

    ...We enjoyed our experience because Isabel is so charming and knowledgeable about what she is making. We would recommend the experience to anyone who enjoys a good meal with friendly hosts.
    Climber3, hosted by Isabel in San Miguel de Allende BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 21, 2025

    Cooking with Lucia was a great experience...Being able to enjoy the food we cooked sitting at a table in the garden was the perfect final touch!...I would definitely recommend!
    matteoi7, hosted by Lucia in Mexico City BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 19, 2025

    ...My husband and I had a truly wonderful time cooking an entire multi-course Japanese meal with Michiyo... I wholeheartedly recommend this experience. We both agree that it was a major highlight of our three week multi-city trip to Japan!
    533lesle, hosted by Michiyo in Kyoto BOOK NOW
  • Traveler Review from November 19, 2025

    ...Maria was a dream host and made us feel so welcome and included...made us feel so welcome and safe...Learning from the locals is. Ow my favorite way to truly learn about a new place. Maria and her family were the best! I would 100% do this experience again.
    Passenger, hosted by Maria in Casablanca BOOK NOW
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    "Traveling Spoon is a brilliant idea. The world needs it." - Alice Waters

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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

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