Host offerings
A former restaurateur, Joseph learned to cook from his mother and has a culinary degree. His wife, Shila, is an equally expert cook. Together, this Syrian Orthodox couple makes everything from scratch.
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 - 15 guests) Your meal is in a traditional home surrounded by a lush forest in a 1.25 acre lot where Joseph and Shila grow their own papayas, lemons, coconuts, bananas, and spices. Dishes you might enjoy include a fresh, luscious mango drink along with fried mackerel and beef biryani. Joseph owned a café on Marine Drive called Geeboy's, and once served his famous fish to Rajiv Gandhi, a former Indian prime minister. You could be eating, if not like a king, then at least like a prime minister!
Cooking experience (1 - 15 guests) Join Shila in their kitchen for a cooking demonstration as she prepares a Christian Kerala meal cooked in coconut milk and flavored with spices such as cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper. You will then share the meal at the dining table with Joseph and Shila.
Notes: Joseph and Shila only host experiences for groups of 8-15 travelers.
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Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | Not offered | Not offered | $2,240 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | Not offered | Not offered | $2,560 |
| Alcohol | $200 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 11:00am - 01:00pm | 5:00pm - 07:00pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 5:00pm - 08:00pm |
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.
