Host offerings
Tara's home is filled with beautiful furnishings and collectibles. Tara, who lives with her working daughter, is a personable and friendly host who has led an exotic life. She is also a MasterChef finalist and has won other cooking competitions as well.
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 - 10 guests) Tara serves a wide variety of authentic Indian regional dishes which may include Tamil-style fish curry, lal maas, a Rajasthani-style goat dish, a Christian-style veal curry sopped up with addictive phulkas made hot and fresh while you eat and her signature chicken biryani served with refreshing boondhi raita followed by traditional payasam. Gather at the family dining table to share the meal with Tara and her daughter, who speaks Chinese and Korean too. She can cook authentic North Indian food, South Indian, Bengali, Malayalee as well as Oriental and Continental food too.
Cooking experience (1 - 10 guests) Tara offers a cooking demonstration during which she will prepare 2-3 dishes from different parts of India. Be sure to let her know beforehand if you're interested in learning one particular cuisine.
Market visit (1 - 10 guests) Join Tara in a visit to a typical village market at Arumbakkam, a 10 minute drive from her home to discover regional produce in a chaotic, local market.
Notes: Please note that Tara prefers not to host just a meal for solo travelers. For solo travelers who only want a meal, Tara charges a premium. <br><br> Tara's home is 10 minutes from Nungambakkam by car. If you choose a dinner experience, Tara's daughter will join you.
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Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $1,800 | $1,500 | $1,200 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $3,000 | $2,500 | $2,200 |
| Market Tour | $1,000 | $800 | $600 |
| Market Tour + Meal | $3,500 | $3,000 | $2,700 |
| Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal | $4,000 | $3,500 | $3,200 |
| Alcohol | $750 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 11:00am - 01:00pm | 6:00pm - 08:00pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 10:00am - 01:00pm | 6:00pm - 09:00pm |
| Market Tour | 10:00am - 12:00pm | 5:00pm - 07:00pm |
| Market Tour + Meal | 10:00am - 02:00pm | 4:00pm - 08:00pm |
| Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal | 9:00am - 02:00pm | 5:00pm - 10:00pm |
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.
