Host offerings
John is a passionate home cook who loves exploring the flavors of his home country of Mauritius. He developed this love of cooking from his grandmother who worked as a chef. John's unique flavors come from the diversity of the island and his own background - his mother is from Mauritius and his father is Chinese. His cooking is a true mixture of Creole, Indian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, French and English cuisine. John has lived all over the world, and after studying in France, moved to Montreal to further develop his love for cooking. Sharing a meal with John is a culinary adventure, and gives you access to experience flavors unique to Mauritius. John and his wife are very warm and gracious hosts who will make you feel right at home.
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 host John at his apartment in Montreal's Hochelaga neighborhood for a Mauritian-inspired dim sum meal. Begin your experience with a welcome beverage and snack, and then sit down together to enjoy dim sums with Mauritius-inspired flavors. John can prepare a selection of different dim sums from chicken to pork to shrimp to vegan, so please let him know your preference in advance.
Cooking experience (1 - 6 guests) Join your host John at his home kitchen for your Montreal cooking class and learn to cook a traditional Mauritian meal. You will be using recipes passed down from his grandmother. Your cooking class will last about one hour during which you will learn to make two different dishes. You will learn to cook dim sum or local Mauritius dumplings or spring rolls. Learn about the techniques that go into making the perfect Mauritius-inspired dim sum before you sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.
Notes: Your host is happy to accommodate vegetarian requests. This Montreal experience is family and kid friendly.
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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.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $40 | $35 | $30 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $55 | $47 | $41 |
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 6:00pm - 08:00pm | |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 6:00pm - 09:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
