Host offerings
Tania is an agronomist and food safety specialist who loves singing, playing the piano, and traveling. Her parents will also be part of your Traveling Spoon experience and will help with the cooking and hosting. Her father is a former butcher and is very serious about his meats! Now he is retired and grows fruits and vegetables in their family garden on the outskirts of Beirut. He also enjoys making his own arak (the Lebanese national alcoholic drink made from grapes and anise seeds). Most of the produce for the home comes from the garden and is local, fresh and organic. Tania’s mother is a home cook who has been cooking traditional meals for the family all her life using family recipes. They are a family who enjoys gardening, talking about food, cooking and eating together.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
Cooking experience (1 - 12 guests) Meet Tania at her home, and drive together for 15 minutes to get to her family garden. The garden is where they grow their own fruit trees and vegetables, along the river side. Start your experience with a tour of the family garden, Tania will explain the different plants they grow and how those ingredients are traditionally used in Lebanese cooking. Weather permitting and based on availability, you can also pick fresh ingredients from the garden for your cooking class.
Join Tania and her mother for a barbeque and Lebanese mezze experience, where everything is prepared the traditional way without the use of technology. Alternatively, you can also choose a traditional bread and pie making class. Both cooking experiences will last about 2 hours and you will learn to make 2-3 authentic Lebanese dishes from scratch.
After you’ve cooked together, enjoy your traditional Lebanese meal in a beautiful outdoor setting, amidst nature and views of the river. Your meal might include dishes such as tabbouleh (salad), hummus (a dip made with mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic), baba ganoush (an appetizer of mashed cooked eggplant and various seasonings) and pies or barbequed meat. Enjoy learning about the history, culture and culinary traditions of Lebanon, as you share this homecooked meal you helped prepare.
Notes: Please note that on days Tania is not available, her mother or brothers will host you. They are equally passionate about food! Please note that Tania's car is not wheelchair accessible. Also, as this experience takes place outdoors, it is weather permitting, in case of bad weather the experience will happen in Tania's home.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $75 | $65 | $60 |
| Alcohol | $6 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 10:00am - 02:00pm | 4:00pm - 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.
