Why book with Traveling Spoon?

100% Customizable

Specify menu requests or create an allergy-friendly menu. Plan your celebration or special event

Private + small group

95% of our experiences are private, the remainder are small, intimate groups

100% Personally vetted

All of our hosts are personally vetted to ensure the safest, highest quality experiences

Experience meaningful cultural exchange

with locals around the world

Memories to last a lifetime

Over 4,000 5-star reviews
December 03, 2025
"Shilpa was a fantastic host, chef and teacher...Thank you for making our stay in Mumbai so unique. We will definitely recommend your cooking class to our colleagues!"
Mary & Matthew hosted by Shilpa in Mumbai
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November 24, 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
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December 01, 2025
"More than a cooking class! This exceeded our expectations. Aoy was so very welcoming and fun that the cooking class was more like a party. This was a highlight of the trip."
Pam_H hosted by Aoy in Bangkok
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December 03, 2025
"Lucia is a warm and extremely knowledgeable teacher...She is wonderful with children and was able to keep everyone engaged and involved for our entire cooking experience...We highly highly recommend!"
L3200XIel hosted by Lucia in Mexico City
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November 24, 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
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November 24, 2025
"Our experience with Miki and Traveling 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
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November 24, 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
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Choose from unique experiences with our hosts

or pick a combination!

In-Home Meal
1.5 - 2 hrs
Market Tour
1 - 2 hrs
Food Tour
1.5 - 2 hrs

We also offer:

Cooking Experience
Meal + Market Tour
Meal + Cooking Experience + Market Tour

100% of hosts are

personally vetted

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.

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